Elmo found himself at the center of an unexpected social media debate after offering a wholesome message ahead of the NBA Finals. Before Game 1 between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs on ...

President Donald Trump channelled embattled muppet Elmo when he was asked about the Knicks game, praising both teams and calling the game — which the Knicks lost — “fantastic.” The president was ...

The official social media account for Elmo responded to critics after the beloved “Sesame Street” character found itself in hot water for saying it “hopes” the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs ...

New York Knicks fans have waited too long for a championship series to tolerate neutrality from Elmo. The beloved "Sesame Street" character found himself in hot water this week after posting a ...

Editor's Note: Click here for live coverage and all the latest news from Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. Elmo tried to keep the peace ahead of the 2026 NBA ...

Prospect of first NBA title in decades fuels wave of righteous outrage against Big Apple-based Sesame Street character The NBA basketball finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs has ...

“Elmo causing NBA Finals drama” probably wasn’t on your bingo card. The famed “Sesame Street” puppet is getting pushback from fervent New York basketball fans after wishing both the Knicks and Spurs ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A familiar, furry red figure managed to become one of the most talked about characters of the 2026 NBA Finals before the opening tipoff. Not a player. Not a coach. Elmo. All the ...

All Elmo wanted to do was make sure that both the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs enjoyed their time on the court as they kicked off the NBA Finals. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News ...

The Elmo account has gone viral multiple times in recent years, but never quite like this. Jim Watson / AFP via Getty Images A red puppet standing 2 feet tall has enraged the internet. More ...

For most of the world who grew up watching Sesame Street, Elmo is a lovable and, importantly, uncontroversial figure with a (somewhat annoying) laugh. For New Yorkers, the Muppet’s latest tweet makes ...