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THE ATHLETIC: Robert Kraft buys 6-figure Tom Brady card, new Ohtani record sale reached at ‘Holy Grails’ auction
Shohei Ohtani is reaching new heights on the field. He’s also breaking records on the auction block.
PEOPLE: Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Wins Tom Brady’s 2000 Rookie Autographed Trading Card with 6-Figure Bid
Robert Kraft's got a winning hand.
NHL.COM: Utah Hockey Club ‘really proud’ of inaugural jersey design with Fanatics
The Utah Hockey Club hopes to make its first jersey available to the public as early as November, an impressive accomplishment considering the tight timeline since the NHL established the new franchise April 18.
FRONT OFFICE SPORTS: Fanatics Is the NHL’s Jersey Partner Now. What’s Changing?
Already having assumed control of the NHL’s jersey program, Fanatics is now overhauling how that effort reaches fans.
THE ATHLETIC: Kids trading sports cards with Tom Brady and Quavo: Inside Topps’ collectibles growth strategy
“I f—ing love being the underdog.”
ESPN: Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani inks global trading card deal with Topps
Los Angeles Dodgers star and two-time MVP Shohei Ohtani has signed an exclusive long-term global trading card deal with Topps, a division of Fanatics Collectibles, it was announced Thursday.
CNBC: Shohei Ohtani signs trading card deal with Fanatics-backed Topps
Several months after Fanatics signed NBA superstar Lebron James to an exclusive wide-ranging trading cards and collectibles deal, Fanatics-owned Topps has signed an exclusive long-term global trading card deal with one of baseball’s biggest stars: Shohei Ohtani.
SPORTICO: Fanatics Adds Former Nike President Trevor Edwards to its Board
Fanatics has added longtime apparel executive Trevor Edwards to its board.
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER: How Michael Rubin and Fanatics turned out to be a perfect match for each other
Moments after he and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft stood to watch Rob Gronkowski whip left-handed slap shots at a mock hockey goal - Gronk's next sport? - Lafayette Hill native Michael Rubin dove full bore into the maw of Fanatics Fest attendees, stopping here to sign an autograph, pausing there to be part of a selfie with two men clad in Team USA Basketball gear.
PAGE SIX: Buffalo Bills fan wins Fanatics Fest costume contest, and tickets to every major sports championship
Buffalo Bills devotees are known as some of the most wild in the NFL, so it only makes sense a supporter of the Western New York squad won a heated costume contest at Fanatics Fest over the weekend.
FOX BUSINESS: Tom Brady reveals inspiring advice he gave 12-year-old in surprise Make-A-Wish meeting at Fanatics Fest
Fans of all ages are trying to meet their sports heroes at Fanatics Fest in New York City this weekend, but 12-year-old Chris Sanchez had a special surprise waiting for him on Friday morning.
BLEACHER REPORT: Mike Tyson and Jake Paul to Face-Off at Fanatics Fest NYC Ahead of Netflix Fight
Ahead of their highly anticipated boxing match on Nov. 15, Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are set to have a face-to-face encounter at Fanatics Fest in New York City on Aug. 18.
COMPLEX: Travis Scott to Drop Limited-Edition Cactus Jack and Topps Cards, Joining Fanatics Fest NYC Lineup
Travis Scott has joined the lineup for Fanatics Fest NYC.
AD AGE: Fanatics Welcomes NFL Rookies to Unfamiliar Cities with Surprise Videos From Locals and Celebs
All the pomp and circumstance around each new NFL season obscures a fundamental truth about the rookies joining the league: They’re often heading to a completely new city, where they may know few, if any, people—and will have to emotionally adjust at the same time as they’re trying to make an immediate impact on the team.
CLLCT: Young collector meets Jerry Rice, gets own set of cards from Fanatics
For so many collectors, receiving an autograph from a favorite athlete is a dream. But at The National Sports Collectors Convention on Friday, the roles were reversed.
NHL.COM: Okposo talks Fanatics Immersion Program, Planning for Life After Hockey in NHL.com Q&A
Not long after celebrating his day with the Stanley Cup, Kyle Okposo was getting an education about a different side of the sports world.
BILLBOARD: Jay-Z’s The 40/40 Club Returning in Reimagined Form at Fanatics Fest NYC
Jay-Z’s The 40/40 Club closed its primary Manhattan location’s doors last year, but the legendary nightclub will be making a return for one weekend only.
NEW YORK POST: Michael Rubin bringing some of the biggest names in sports to massive NYC event
Michael Rubin really couldn’t help himself. The Fanatics founder is bringing Fanatics Fest, an immersive sports festival, to New York City’s Javits Center from Aug. 16-18.
SPORTS BUSINESS JOURNAL: WNBA garners record sales across Fanatics network
The WNBA boom continues heading into the All-Star break, as data provided by Fanatics shows that sales of league merchandise across the retailer's network of sites have increased by over 500% since the beginning of the regular season compared to the same period last year.