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Chris Russo criticizes Steve Cohen for attending Knicks game during Mets struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 10:20 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Chris Russo criticizes Steve Cohen for attending Knicks game during Mets struggles

Summary

Chris Russo expressed his displeasure towards Steve Cohen attending the Knicks game on June 13 while the Mets were struggling. Cohen, who owns the Mets, was spotted courtside during Game 4 of the NBA Finals as the Mets suffered a 9-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals that same night. Russo believes it sends a poor message, highlighting the Mets’ current record of 30-38, placing them last in the NL East. He emphasized the need for the team owner to share in the team's struggles and criticized Cohen's choice to attend a rival team’s playoff game.

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By the Numbers

•Steve Cohen attended Knicks game on June 13.
•Mets lost 9-2 to the Cardinals that night.
•Mets have a 30-38 record, last in NL East.
•Chris Russo criticized Cohen's attendance as inappropriate.

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10:20 PMYahoo Sports — Chris Russo upset Steve Cohen sat courtside at Knicks game while Mets ‘stink’

What they're saying

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Chris “Mad Dog” Russo is one of the masters of sports talk radio, in part because he can make mountains out of molehills like few others. He found a great one while scanning the celebrities sitting courtside during Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. The New York Knicks completed an historic…
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