Category: Fans (Persons)

Fans Bet Their Bar Tabs on the Jets Losing. It Wasn’t a Safe Bet.

A bar in Wisconsin, where Aaron Rogers played for years, offered free drinks if the New York Jets lost on Monday. But after a surprising comeback, patrons were left to pay for their tabs.
Aaron Rodgers Injury Caps a Dismal Summer for New York Fans

A season-ending injury to Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets quarterback, after months of hype and hope, was the capstone on a disappointing stretch for the city’s teams.
Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour Fuels a Small-Business Boom

When the performer asked fans to wear silver for Virgo season, shops on Etsy and elsewhere saw the collective spending power of the BeyHive.
At RBD’s Tour, Fans Flood Madison Square Garden With Prep School Looks

Fans of RBD, a Mexican telenovela pop act, flooded the arena with prep-school-inspired looks that nodded to the group’s source material and signature aesthetic.
Steve Harwell: How Smash Mouth’s ‘All Star’ Got a Second Wind From Memes

The track, sung by Steve Harwell, took a winding path to evergreen status that illustrates how social media and fan-made content have transformed the music business.
Steve Harwell: How Smash Mouth’s ‘All Star’ Got a Second Wind From Memes

The track, sung by Steve Harwell, took a winding path to evergreen status that illustrates how social media and fan-made content have transformed the music business.
Patti LuPone Performs on Fire Island for Her Most Ardent Fans

On Fire Island in New York, ardent fans described their affection for the Broadway star while waiting to see her perform at a Cherry Grove nightclub.
A Strokes Tribute Band Is Part of a Fresh Wave of Latino Fandom

The members of the Strokes tribute band Juicebox, like the crowds they draw, are predominantly Latino.
Novak Djokovic, Back in New York and Loving It as Never Before

Led by Carlos Alcaraz, tennis youth is coming for Djokovic. “My role nowadays is to prevent them from that.”
The U.S. Open Is King of New York. Could It Do More for Queens?

The U.S. Open is a landmark event generating international attention and huge profits, but some nearby residents and business owners say they don’t reap all the benefits.
‘Spider-Man: Lotus’ Sets Off Debate About Fan Films

An amateur tribute with millions of views has set off controversies — not about copyright, but about racist texts and the point of fan films to begin with.
5 Baseball Parks That Go Beyond Baseball

To help address declining engagement, Major League Baseball stadiums have enhanced visitor experiences for the die hard, casual and (really) well-off fans.