All articles tagged with #crowd
Scottie Scheffler said the Shinnecock crowd was 'a little too much' as Wyndham Clark withstood relentless heckling to win the US Open; a young fan was escorted out for taunting Clark, who apologized for past missteps and received support from his father at the trophy ceremony, with Scheffler praising Clark’s resilience and saying the arena isn’t for everybody.
Wyndham Clark captured his second U.S. Open title at Shinnecock Hills, surviving a vocally hostile Long Island crowd to beat Sam Burns by one stroke as golf majors implemented a new Code of Conduct that even led to a Niemann penalty for club-throwing; Clark’s focus and mental approach helped him prevail amid controversy.
More than 2 million Knicks fans packed Lower Manhattan for a ticker-tape parade, with the NYPD saying the vast majority were peaceful and 13 arrests reported; one stabbing occurred and a few other incidents were noted as security kept crowds in check and subway service was temporarily affected.
At a recent campaign stop, Ohio Senator JD Vance said he can’t be booed, but the crowd’s savage boos overwhelmed the moment, underscoring the volatile reception and heightened tensions around his political stance.
Two people were killed and around 22 injured when a car rammed into a crowd in central Leipzig, Germany; the driver was arrested and authorities say there is no ongoing danger.
At Coachella, Madonna joined Sabrina Carpenter for Vogue/Like a Prayer, but fan videos show the audience mostly filming on phones rather than dancing, sparking criticism that the crowd wasn’t engaging with the performance.
At Coachella, Madonna joined Sabrina Carpenter for a set, but clips show the crowd mostly filming with smartphones and hardly moving, prompting discussion that phones (or the Coachella vibe) are dampening energy, with some calling the audience a “deathly still” crowd and jokes about selfie flash interruptions at live shows.
Hundreds of youths filled the Loop Wednesday night, drawing a heavy police and first-responder presence as clashes occurred near Wabash/Randolph and along State Street. Eight teens were arrested (seven aged 13–16 on misdemeanor reckless conduct; a 16-year-old faced three felony counts of aggravated assault on officers and a misdemeanor for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk) and 24 youths were cited for curfew violations. Community activist Sandie Norman described chaotic scenes; Ald. Brian Hopkins urged earlier, more flexible curfews, while Mayor Johnson says existing curfew laws were used and opposes snap curfews. The incident follows recent leadership changes in the city’s public safety office, fueling ongoing debate over how to curb similar incidents this summer.
Defending champion Mirra Andreeva erupted toward the crowd after losing to Katerina Siniakova in the Indian Wells Round of 32, smashing her racket and earning a code violation; she later apologized, saying emotions ran high after the defeat.
After losing to unseeded Katerina Siniakova in three sets at Indian Wells, defending champion Mirra Andreeva smashed a racket, punched herself, and yelled “fu-k you all” at the crowd. She later said the outburst was anger directed at herself, not fans, and she remains a top-10 player with two 2025 WTA 1000 titles.
Lauren Theisen raves about a weekend matinee between the Colorado Avalanche and the Minnesota Wild at Puck Arena, highlighting a turbocharged, playoff-level atmosphere, Kadri's warm reception, and Scott Wedgewood’s standout goaltending. She notes the Avs’ league-leading scoring and defense, the elite play of Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, and unexpected contributions from newcomers Brock Nelson and Marty Nečas, all contributing to a fast, cohesive team performance that felt bigger than a typical regular-season game.
A mass shooting in downtown Montgomery on October 4th left at least 14 injured and two dead, involving two parties exchanging gunfire in a crowded area near the city's tourist district, with ongoing investigations and law enforcement cooperation.
The NFL's first regular season game in Dublin saw the Steelers' fans, especially the local crowd, highly engaged and enthusiastic, creating an atmosphere that players like Patrick Queen found comparable to home games in Pittsburgh, suggesting a promising future for more international games.
The IndyCar race at Milwaukee Mile was a success, with Alex Palou leading most of the race and a strong, enthusiastic crowd that exceeded expectations, highlighting the growing popularity of oval racing outside the Indianapolis 500. The event's organization and the track's revival were praised, indicating a positive future for IndyCar racing at Milwaukee.