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  • Kamala Harris receives icy reaction at Lakers game while fans call out unimpressive seats

    Kamala Harris receives icy reaction at Lakers game while fans call out unimpressive seats

    Former Vice President Kamala Harris was spotted at a Los Angeles Lakers game this week and appeared to receive a rather icy reaction from fans in attendance on Thursday night. 

    Videos shared on social media showed Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, walking to their seats at the Crypto.com Arena for Thursday’s game against the Golden State Warriors. 

    Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and husband Douglas Emhoff attend an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Los Angeles.  (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

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    Social media users pointed out Harris’ seats, which appeared several rows up from the court, and the overall lack of reception as Harris and Emhoff made their way up. 

    Comedian Jeff Dye, who was in attendance, shared a video of Harris’ and Emhoff’s seats. 

    “Kamala Harris is at the Lakers Warriors game in like row 58. Should’ve saved some of that money. @KamalaHarris @DouglasEmhoff,” he said in a post shared on X. “lol. What a world.” 

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    “Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff arrive at the Lakers game. Pretty much nobody cared,” one user wrote on X. 

    Kamala Harris at a Lakers game

    Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and husband Douglas Emhoff attend an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Los Angeles.  (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

    “Crowd is completely unfazed,” another commented. 

    “The crowd’s unenthusiastic response says it all,” one post read. 

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    Following Harris’ failed campaign, speculation about the former vice president’s future in politics has linked her to a possible California gubernatorial bid in 2026.

    Prior to Thursday’s NBA game, Harris visited areas damaged by the Palisades wildfires and spoke with displaced residents at a Red Cross shelter. 

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    That same day, when speaking with reporters, Harris appeared to dodge the rumors about her future political endeavors. 

    Former Vice President Harris surveys damage from Palisades Fire

    Pacific Palisades, CA, Thursday, February 6, 2025. Former Vice President Kamala Harris tours a damaged neighborhood with LA County officials.  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

    “I have been home for two weeks and three days,” Harris said. “My plans are to be in touch with my community, to be in touch with the leaders and figure out what I can do to support them.”

    When pressed further, Harris responded that she “would be here no matter what office I hold, because it is the right thing to do.”

    Fox News Digital’s Rachel Wolf contributed to this report. 

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  • Olivia Dunne sounds alarm ’empty seats’ in gymnastics, suggests judges’ scoring may be part of issue

    Olivia Dunne sounds alarm ’empty seats’ in gymnastics, suggests judges’ scoring may be part of issue

    Olivia Dunne sounded the alarm about the lack of viewership in women’s gymnastics and suggested that the judges and the scoring system may be to blame.

    Dunne fired off an uncharacteristic critical post on X about the state of the sport. It came as LSU was upset in an SEC matchup against Arkansas. The Tigers came into the meeting as the No. 2 squad in the country.

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    LSU Tigers gymnast Olivia Dunne practices between events against the Florida Gators during the meet at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center in Gainesville, Florida, on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. (Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun)

    “I am sitting here watching NCAA gymnastics and the empty seats are concerning. I care deeply about the growth in women’s sports especially in the NCAA,” she wrote. “If you want fans to enjoy the sport and increase viewership, you have to look at what makes the crowds go crazy! People understand what a perfect 10 is and want people who do things that look great to be rewarded. 

    “Too many deductions taken at a judge’s discretion feels the same as watching a basketball game that’s constantly interrupted with penalties or a football game with flags on every play. At some point it feels negative and loses the entertainment factor that draws the crowd in. The number of questions I am currently getting from fans about the scoring is significant enough for me to share this concern. I love the art and intricacy of gymnastics but let’s get more eyes on the sport!”

    Dunne added that she may have a “unique” perspective on the matter given the fan base she cultivated outside the sport.

    Olivia Dunne vs Florida

    LSU Tigers gymnast Olivia Dunne warms up against the Florida Gators before the meet at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center in Gainesville, Florida, on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. (Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun)

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    “This is not about LSU this is about the sport,” she wrote in a separate post. “I’m in my 5th year and I have an audience of casual fans so maybe I’m in a unique position to see what is happening with fans differently than people just looking at attendance numbers. Fans are confused. 

    “I also spend time raising money for female athletes and will always advocate for athletes. Making changes that can impact the entertainment value will affect athletes financially as well. Female sports in the NCAA have to focus on building crowd engagement to continue to get revenue support for the athletes.”

    Gymnastics is not exactly the steadiest sport when it comes to its judges and points that are scored or deducted. The drama involving American Olympian Jordan Chiles at the Paris Games is a good example of that.

    Olivia Dunne in Florida

    Olivia Dunne of the LSU Tigers looks on before a meet against the Florida Gators at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center on Feb. 23, 2024 in Gainesville, Florida. (James Gilbert/Getty Images)

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    Awful Announcing noted that viewership on TV dropped for the national championships from 2023 to 2024 by more than 100,000.

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    Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.