Fans at UFC Freedom 250 defend the spectacle as US monuments provide background to the circus

One by one, the burly mixed martial arts fighters made their entrance past the solemn, hulking marble statue of America’s 16th president and jogged down the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to roars from thousands of fans drawn to the unusual sporting weekend marking the nation’s 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.  The…

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One win away from glory, Knicks fans don’t want to miss the moment — or jinx it

For 53 years, Knicks fans have endured heartbreak, bad luck and countless “maybe next years.” Now, with New York one game away from its first NBA championship, many fans aren’t taking any chances. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. They are performing rituals, avoiding live broadcasts…

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