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April 2, 2026
Fanatics takes over exclusive NFL card license
A 20-year deal between Fanatics and the NFL has kicked in, consolidating the league's and players' union's trading card licenses under one company.
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March 24, 2026
Thomas sues White Sox for using name on jersey
Hall of Famer Frank Thomas has filed a civil suit against the White Sox, alleging unauthorized use of his likeness on City Connect 2.0 uniforms last season.
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March 23, 2026
Ohtani jersey from WBC goes for record $1.5M
The jersey two-way Japanese star Shohei Ohtani wore during the country's 13-0 win over Chinese Taipei in the World Baseball Classic on March 6 sold for $1,500,010 via MLB Auctions on Sunday night -...
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March 20, 2026
Dual MVP gold Judge, Ohtani card sells for $2.16M
The 2025 Topps Chrome dual MVP gold Logoman card featuring game-worn patches taken from Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani jerseys -- numbered 1-of-1 and signed on-card by the reigning MVPs -- has sold ...
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March 14, 2026
Irsay collection nets more than $93M at auction
An expansive memorabilia collection belonging to late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has brought in more than $93 million via auction with Christie's.
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March 12, 2026
Judge card sets modern mark with $5.2M sale
A 2013 Aaron Judge one-of-one signed card sold for $5.2 million, eclipsed the previous record of $3.936 million for a 2009 Mike Trout card.
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March 4, 2026
Tom Seaver memorabilia auction nets $1.8M, led by $854K 1969 WS ring
The World Series ring marks the third-highest auction sell for a sports championship ring.
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February 22, 2026
Newly discovered T206 Wagner sells for over $5M
A recently discovered 1909 Sweet Caporal T206 Honus Wagner card, considered the Mona Lisa of sports cards, has sold at auction for $5.124 million.
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February 19, 2026
Flagg's Mavericks debut jersey sells for $1 million
The jersey worn by Cooper Flagg in the first half of his NBA debut has been sold for $1 million, a record for a collectible of the Mavericks rookie.
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February 18, 2026
How the sports memorabilia industry tries to stay ahead of fraud
Sports memorabilia and collectibles companies are monitoring for fraudsters and shifting authentication tactics.
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February 11, 2026
Topps' 75th anniversary set gives fans a chance to pull iconic baseball cards
For the 75th anniversary, a panel of executives, journalists and collectors selected the 75 best Topps cards of all time and inserted corresponding redemption cards into their latest release.
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January 28, 2026
Jason Williams' rookie jersey sells for $140K
Jason Williams' game-worn home white Sacramento Kings jersey from the lockout-shortened 1998-99 NBA season, Williams' rookie year, has sold privately for $140,000. It's the most spent on any Willia...
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January 23, 2026
A 788% spike? Why Jarrett Stidham cards are suddenly a hot commodity
With Denver turning to Jarrett Stidham in the AFC Championship, collectors are betting big on his moment.
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January 17, 2026
Curry's '22 Finals Game 6 jersey sells for $2.45M
The jersey Stephen Curry wore in the championship-clinching Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals has been sold privately for $2.45 million.
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