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 ...

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 ...

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. However, the furry red “Sesame Street” ...

It was a simple six-word message wishing the best for both the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks in the build-up to the 2026 NBA Finals. The lovable, always positive "Sesame Street" character didn ...

“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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Before Game 1, the 'Sesame Street' character declined to show his loyalty to New York City Steve Freeman/NBAE via Getty; Craig Barritt/Getty; SERGIO FLORES / AFP via Getty Elmo got some pushback on X ...

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 ...

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 ...

New York City has been lit up with excitement as its beloved New York Knicks compete in the National Basketball League (NBA) finals. But one New Yorker's failure to endorse his home team has landed ...