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Nikki and Brie Bella were spotted backstage at WWE RAW in Madison Square Garden ahead of WrestleMania 42, signaling a potential appearance despite not being officially advertised. The MSG episode features a loaded lineup, including Nia Jax & Lash Legend defending the Women’s Tag Team Titles against Bayley and Lyra Valkyria, which has fans speculating the Bellas could pop up on the show or save their moment for a bigger WrestleMania moment.
Bron Breakker has been confirmed backstage at WWE Raw at Madison Square Garden, fueling speculation of a comeback from hernia surgery as WWE weighs WrestleMania 42 plans. While an on-air appearance isn’t guaranteed, his presence backstage close to showtime suggests momentum toward a return.
WWE Raw at Madison Square Garden is shaping up with major names rumored: Penta defends the Intercontinental Championship against Kofi Kingston, Roxanne Perez reportedly set to return, and CM Punk, Roman Reigns, and Brock Lesnar are expected to appear. Cody Rhodes is in town for Raw despite wrestling on SmackDown, with Nikkita Lyons backstage; it’s unclear if either will appear on the show. Randy Orton is not advertised for the night.
Penta’s Intercontinental Championship open challenge on the March 30 Raw at Madison Square Garden was answered by Kofi Kingston, who publicly accepted the challenge and saw WWE repost the exchange; Kingston’s involvement could hint at a babyface turn, but he’s considered unlikely to win as Penta recently won the title from Dominik Mysterio and has an upcoming defense against El Hijo Del Vikingo in AAA on April 11.
Roxanne Perez, out after surgery to remove a benign mass, is expected to return to WWE RAW this week at Madison Square Garden, potentially rejoining The Judgment Day as WrestleMania draws near.
The New York Rangers will not raise season-ticket prices for the 2026-27 season, keeping rates flat after missing the playoffs again, in line with MSG’s longstanding policy that prices stay unchanged when the team fails to qualify.
Zion Williamson is slimmer and healthier, appearing in 45 of the past 46 games and posting about 21.3 points, 5.8 rebounds on 59.8% shooting, as the Pelicans surge and aren’t tanking. That high-end explosiveness and refined touch pose a tough, high-upside test for the Knicks in a marquee matchup at MSG.
Rick Pitino guided St. John’s to a second straight Big East Tournament title at Madison Square Garden, honoring a vow to his wife Joanne and signaling the program’s dramatic revival by outlasting rival Huskies.
The Big East’s marquee conference tournament regains its edge with four original members in the semifinals at Madison Square Garden, reviving storied rivalries while spotlighting ongoing realignment and spending gaps that could shape the league’s future competitiveness.
St. John’s edged Seton Hall 78-68 at Madison Square Garden to advance to the Big East championship, with late free throws from Bryce Hopkins helping seal the win and Pitino eyeing back-to-back titles.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band confirmed a 20-date US tour dubbed Land of Hope and Dreams this spring, kicking off March 31 in Minneapolis and wrapping at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., with stops including Portland, Inglewood, San Francisco, Newark, Austin, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York (MSG and Barclays), Boston, Pittsburgh, Cleveland and more; the singer described the shows as a celebration and defense of America, welcoming fans from all stripes.
LeBron James’s future remains uncertain as he contemplates next season and a possible farewell at Madison Square Garden after a 22-point night and a warm Knicks reception; the piece marks one year since Luka Doncic’s trade to L.A., with Doncic expressing confidence in the Lakers’ title chances, while Austin Reaves remains out with a left calf strain and could return soon. Analysts weigh James’s legacy and potential next destinations.
At Madison Square Garden, LeBron James delivered a 22-point night as the Knicks edged the Lakers 112-110, prompting NY Post columnist Stefan Bondy to reflect that joining the Lakers may be one of James’s biggest missteps, even as he ages remarkably well.
Jarrell Miller won a split-decision over Kingsley Ibeh at Madison Square Garden, but the night’s highlight was Miller’s toupee flying off after a punch; he ripped it off, tossed it to the crowd, and finished the bout bald, improving to 27-1-2 in his first win since a 2024 draw with Andy Ruiz.
Jarrell Miller battled to a split decision over Kingsley Ibeh at Madison Square Garden, but a mid-fight moment when a big punch sent his hairpiece flying and Miller tossing it to the crowd became the night’s viral highlight.