#fan-culture

#fan-culture

As Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels made his way through the concourse of Capital One Arena following a Washington Capitals game in late April, he was forced to begrudgingly reach a conclusion about his status in the nation's capital that many had known for months: He was a big deal. On this day, the simple act of walking to the bathroom required the help of four to five security guards. There, a handful of fans tried to snap selfies with him.

THEY START GATHERING four hours before the gates open. It's a muggy Friday morning in late July, with thunder forecast for the afternoon, but the fans lining up outside the back entrance to the Cleveland Browns' training facility in Berea, Ohio, will not be deterred. They're here, on a leafy suburban street six weeks before the regular season, for the Browns' first public day of training camp, which is free each year.

Football season may be all about Sundays, but this fall, SWAG Golf is making sure the energy doesn't stop at the stadium gates. The Chicago-based disruptor in premium golf gear has teamed up with the NFL to drop a first-of-its-kind collection of officially licensed headcovers, letting fans rep their squad while chasing birdies. With all 32 franchises represented, this limited-edition release isn't just about protecting clubs - it's about bringing game-day swagger straight to the fairway.

For this week's special double issue, Alex Barasch reports on the rise and the indie dominance of A24, which since its founding, in 2012, has built an ardent following with movies such as "Moonlight," "The Brutalist," "Everything Everywhere All at Once," and many more, including some first-rate horror films. In addition, A24 does brisk sales in merch (sweatshirts, dog leashes), and hosts a fan club with roughly a hundred thousand paying members. Some acolytes have even gotten tattoos of the studio's logo.

When the players went out, they were like pfff, what a great atmosphere', Xabi Alonso said at the close of a night so long-awaited many didn't make it, and many of those who did were actually experiencing primera for the first time. At the north end of the Carlos Tartiere, Real Oviedo's fans prepared to reveal another gigantic work of art, 1,800m square metres of tifo sent tumbling across the terrace.

STANS, the new Eminem documentary directed by Steven Leckart, opens with fans narrating letters they've sent him, revealing a longing for connection.

Thick black smoke billowed across Skonto Stadium as fans of Beitar Jerusalem defied UEFA rules, setting off several rounds of pyrotechnics. A Beitar fan, wearing a black balaclava, nonchalantly threw a succession of fireworks around the stand, causing a small fire and scorching parts of the away stand.

Coca-Cola has one of the largest, if not the largest, number of Facebook followers out of all food and beverage companies in the world, with a whopping count of 108 million.

Clara came from Barcelona to watch the Tour, cheer for her favorite rider, and cheekily propose holy matrimony to him via cardboard sign. 'I wanted him to read it quickly, because he is tired,' she said.

During Euro 2022, fans have created a modified version of the Atomic Kitten song "Whole Again" with the lyric "Sarina you're the one."

"Moody picks me up by my hips, lifts me into the air, carries me up these stairs in front of all these young women. I looked at him like never do that again! I've never felt so emasculated."

"This Club World Cup is a dream come true for Brazil fans... Every bus stop, every water cooler... everyone is talking about it. It's full-on."

I would love Iron Man to shake hands with Superman. I would love to see all superheroes across all platforms be involved in a universe. So, if that happens and I get my wish as a member of the DC[U], I would essentially walk into the MCU.

Timothée Chalamet's enthusiasm for the New York Knicks makes him standout as a celebrity sports fan, embodying the spirit of a true fanboy.

Eugene Borges's unwavering optimism is palpable as he predicts a Palace victory, underscoring a strong confidence shared by fans ahead of the FA Cup final.

All we can do as a Knicks fan is hope. We've suffered for so long, we can just hope.

"Ideally, we create a giant mask of Jalen Brunson's face for Lady Liberty to wear for one week," Nacht told The Post ahead of Saturday's Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at MSG.

You love to see him, makes me feel like a kid again. And I'm sure if you're a kid, you love Mr. Met.

As the designated time approached, word began to spread that the Police Department had canceled the concert. Many of those in the crowd stayed put, hoping that what they were hearing was just a bad rumor.