The NBA season is long and grueling, with players aspiring to compete in June for the Larry O’Brien Trophy, which is awarded to the league champion. For NBA referees, their goal is to work in June, as well. Officiating in the NBA Finals and receiving the coveted White Jacket, which is awarded to referees selected…
This article is part of our Kitted Out series, an exploration of the impact of soccer kits on culture and fashion. Last year, Ian Jefferson wrote an email to Bill Henderson, the founder and owner of The Dream Shop. In the message, Jefferson told Henderson about his father, Jesse Jefferson, an MLB pitcher for eight years…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton have become focal points of the NBA trading card market as the young Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers stars have guided their teams to the NBA Finals. Outside of aging veterans like LeBron James and Stephen Curry, the injured Victor Wembanyama, and the still massive shadow cast by Michael…
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Collectors are questioning who actually signed a growing number of Lionel Messi trading card autographs certified by Topps. Leading card grader Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) has now refused to grade Messi autograph cards across multiple Topps sets, including one of its most expensive soccer offerings. The Athletic first reported on the issue in March. Since…
Connor McDavid’s electrifying speed and goal-scoring ability have made him one of the NHL’s most dynamic players since he entered the league in 2015. The Edmonton Oilers superstar has accumulated a long list of individual accolades, having led the league in points in five of his 10 seasons. His reputation as the NHL’s best makes…
In April, Trinity Rodman struck early for the U.S. Women’s National Team against Brazil, with her first goal for the team since the 2024 Olympics. She received the ball from forward Alyssa Thompson and finished with a shot into the lower right corner of the net. It was her 11th goal for the national team….
There’s been a fascination for sports fans with former 7-foot-6 center Manute Bol since the mid-1980s. Still, the sale of his 1987 Fleer card — not even Bol’s rookie card — skyrocketing in price earlier this week by more than 290 percent of its previous high seems like a wild, random occurrence. Bol’s 1987 Fleer…
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Spotting Max Homa’s golf bag as he makes his way around Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, OH, for the Memorial Tournament this week might make you hungry. The six-time PGA Tour winner is using a new Chipotle head cover made to look like a foil-wrapped burrito. The limited-edition head cover, made as a collaboration…