Sideline stars -- Aaron Judge, Odell Beckham Jr., Rick Ross, among those enjoying live sports action

There's much more to sporting events than what happens on the field of play. From the food, to halftime acts, to giveaways and more, there's something special about the environment on game days.

The crowd is another important element that adds to the appeal of live sports, and that sentiment is especially true during the NBA playoffs and Stanley Cup playoffs.

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You never know who you could bump into at these events, as some of the most passionate and well-known fans make their allegiances known, while other casual and famous spectators may also drop by to enjoy the live action.

Here are some stars that have stood out among the crowd.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Rangers, Game 2

New York's finest were in the building as Yankees stars Aaron Judge, Anthony Rizzo and DJ LeMahieu stopped by Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.

YANKEES FAMILY BRINGING THE ENERGY <a href=«https://twitter.com/TheJudge44?ref_src=» https: www.espn.com>@TheJudge44

<a href=«https://twitter.com/ARizzo44?ref_src=» https: www.espn.com>@ARizzo44 pic.twitter.com/OiR0JTlpdR

The New York Mets were also represented as longtime reliever and Mets Hall of Famer John Franco enjoyed the action.

Don't worry, Mets family, we got you too pic.twitter.com/DA5t9k88xa

Dallas Mavericks vs. Phoenix Suns

Odell Beckham Jr. showed up repping a Devin Booker jersey at Game 2 of the Mavericks-Suns series in Phoenix.

OBJ pulled up to Mavs-Suns in a Booker jersey ☀️<a href=«https://twitter.com/obj?ref_src=» https: www.espn.com>@obj

| <a href=«https://twitter.com/DevinBook?ref_src=» https: www.espn.com>@DevinBook pic.twitter.com/ezKx3pl7HU

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Miami Heat

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