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FORBES: Fanatics Trading Card Store To Debut In London In Global Growth Push
If you thought that collecting sports cards was kids’ stuff, then Fanatics Collectibles is to open its first-ever store in the spring of 2025 in a bid to set you straight.
THE ATHLETIC: Duke’s Cooper Flagg signs multi-year trading card and memorabilia deal with Fanatics
Fanatics and Fanatics Collectibles announced on Friday an exclusive, multi-year deal with Duke basketball standout Cooper Flagg, who is widely expected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
THE ATHLETIC: Topps invents trading card holiday celebrated by everyone from Emma Roberts to a rival company
The first day of the year seems like such an obvious day to create the trading card hobby given how Jan. 1 signifies the imprint every collector dreams of holding: 1/1.
COMPLEX: Fanatics, Sports Teams Partner for ‘LA Strong’ to Raise Relief Funds
As the Los Angeles wildfires have tragically impacted thousands across the Pacific Palisades, Eaton, Altadena and more, Fanatics has partnered with L.A. sports teams to support the city in their time of need.
WWD: Kristin Juszczyk and Skims Cofounder Emma Grede Launch Off Season Apparel Brand in Collaboration With NFL and Fanatics
Skims cofounder Emma Grede and fashion designer Kristin Juszczyk have teamed up with the National Football League and Fanatics to launch a new apparel brand called Off Season.
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED: Yankees' Aaron Judge Named Topps Baseball Series 1 Cover Athlete
Aaron Judge’s 2025 is coming along nicely.
CLLCT: Fanatics awarding NIL deals to virtual college players
For years, the virtual world has mixed with reality. So, it comes as no surprise Fanatics is getting into the game.
CLLCT: Topps kicks off 2025 with 1-of-1 Day celebration
Trading card manufacturer Topps sprinted into 2025 on Wednesday with the launch of "1-of-1 Day" in celebration of the hobby’s most rare and coveted cards.
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED: Fanatics is Flexing its Star Power to Make Sports Fashion Cool
Sports fans can still rely on Fanatics for all their officially licensed sports apparel needs.
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED: Viral Jersey-Wearing Nebraska Student Gets Wholesome Gift From Fanatics
Nebraska student Maxwell Anderson gained internet fame this semester for wearing different jerseys in the front row of his geography class.
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER: Cooper DeJean, Howie Roseman, and the Eagles help some Make-A-Wish dreams come true
Fanatics partnered with the Eagles to help grant four wishes for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
THE NEW YORK TIMES: A One-of-a-Kind Card Fuels a Treasure Hunt for the Ages
The hunt for rare sports trading cards can feel like a search for buried treasure.
USA TODAY: Larry David returns as George Steinbrenner from Seinfeld in funny Topps John Elway ad
Among the greatest Seinfeld sports moments — we ranked all 44 of them! — was many a George Steinbrenner appearance, but of course the New York Yankees owner was voiced by Larry David.
THE ATHLETIC: John Elway headlines Topps’ Bowman Draft set with ad featuring Larry David’s ‘George Steinbrenner’
Bowman Draft primarily features newly professional prospects from the most recent MLB Draft. Denver Broncos Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway stands as the star non-prospect in this year’s set with base cards, parallels and autographed variations.
SPORTS BUSINESS JOURNAL: Fanatics plans second, larger Fan Fest in Manhattan
Fanatics is mounting a second Fan Fest in Manhattan next June, adding 25% more space at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, along with 200 additional athletes, which will mean a footprint of 650,000 square feet and 500 current and former players.
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED: Fanatics Fest NYC Returns in 2025: Dates, Tickets and What to Expect
Fanatics Fest NYC is coming back.
ESPN: Blackhawks, Blues make history with 2025 Winter Classic jerseys
NHL Winter Classic jerseys always mine the past for design inspiration.
REUTERS: Pristine, rare Babe Ruth card dazzles collectors
A rare, 91-year-old Babe Ruth card that once sold for a penny could fetch more than a million dollars on the auction block this month, as a coveted piece of baseball history goes up for grabs.
COMPLEX: 120 Years and Counting: How Mitchell & Ness Is Making a Comeback
We spoke with CEO Eli Kumekpor, Conceited, Don C, and Fabolous on the brand’s past, present, and future, as well as its plans for ComplexCon 2024.