Junghyun “JP” Park and Ellia Park at Atoboy’s 10th anniversary party. Yvonne Tnt/BFA.com When Atoboy celebrated its 10th anniversary in July, more than 300 people gathered at Rockefeller Center to mark the occasion. For owners Junghyun “JP” and Ellia Park, who moved to New York City from Seoul in 2012 and have, in the years … Read more
Cavan Sullivan scored in the second half to become the first 16-year-old in MLS history with goal contributions in four straight matches, and the Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Saturday night to extend their unbeaten streak to seven. Sullivan found the net for a second straight match and third time … Read more
On Monday, the day after his arrest on a criminal charge of engaging in prostitution—later pleaded down to disorderly conduct—San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York, through his lawyer, submitted a motion in his criminal case. Specifically, he asked to the court to seal all records related to it. His stated justification? The owner’s request, which … Read more
Some people are fans of the New York Giants. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the New York Giants. This 2026 Defector NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the previews so far here. Your team: WHAT’S IN THE TENT?! I BET THERE’S FREE CANDY IN THERE! Your 2025 … Read more
York City have announced the exit of manager Stuart Maynard, three months after he guided the club back into the English Football League after a 10-year absence. A club statement, external posted on social media said it had “not been an easy decision” by the board and it was made because of a “difference in … Read more
Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise surprised local football enthusiasts in New York City by unexpectedly taking part in a public recreational match. Having recently concluded his international campaign with France at the World Cup, the 24-year-old was spotted playing in socks, earning widespread praise for his grounded love for the game. Olise Joins Street Match … Read more
“Botero in New York” is on display at Sotheby’s New York through September. Photo: Ben Levine, courtesy of Sotheby’s After holding major museum-level shows and an eclectic exhibition tracing the country’s history at its new headquarters in Breuer, Sotheby’s is staging its first show dedicated to a single artist. Running until September 7, the exhibition … Read more
The New York New Jersey Stadium is set to host the World Cup Final on Sunday with fans of Spain and Argentina hopeful of seeing their country lift the famous trophy. Spain are vying for a second World Cup title, whilst Argentina are bidding to go level with Germany and Italy on four apiece. Plenty … Read more
New York City Council members, largely unemployed with any real job, voted Thursday to pay themselves more than U.S. senators or most state governors. The 18.2% raise would boost their salaries to $175,000, far more than almost any of them earned before being elected, or ever hoped to earn again. The quadrennial advisory committee, which … Read more
Officials in New York and New Jersey have issued an air quality health alert because of wildfire smoke just days before the World Cup final. Haze caused by Canadian wildfires has blanketed the New York region, prompting officials to urge residents to reduce outdoor exertion and stay indoors if possible. New York New Jersey Stadium … Read more