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AP: One-of-a-kind card featuring jersey patch of Pirates star Paul Skenes is heading to auction
Paul Skenes has been in the major leagues for less than a year.
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.
SPORTICO: Fanatics Launches Ticket Strategy in Two-Way Deal with Ticketmaster
Fanatics has made its long-expected push into ticketing.
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.
AP: Topps’ debut patch cards have become a sought-after collectible for some young major leaguers
Cam Booser’s bumpy road to the major leagues included arm and back injuries, along with a stint as a carpenter in his native Seattle.
SPORTICO: Fanatics Adds Former Nike President Trevor Edwards to its Board
Fanatics has added longtime apparel executive Trevor Edwards to its board.
THE ATHLETIC: Topps, Fanatics announce Tokyo Series trading cards and merchandise as demand grows in Japan
Ahead of MLB’s 2025 Tokyo Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs on March 18-19, Topps and parent company Fanatics have announced a merchandise collection and trading card sets created in collaboration with one of Japan’s most famous artists, Takashi Murakami.
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.
SPORTICO: Fanatics ‘Hype Drop’ Strategy is Scoring First-Time Customers
Fanatics is expanding its work with fashion designer Todd Snyder to include NHL apparel, the latest deal in a strategy that the company says is bringing new buyers to its empire of licensed sports apparel.
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.
WWD: Todd Snyder, Fanatics Create Elevated Fan Gear for NHL
Todd Snyder is expanding his relationship with Fanatics by creating an elevated collection of fan apparel for the National Hockey League.
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.
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED: 2025 Topps Rip Night has Jayden Daniels and The Miz as Early Highlights
2025 Topps Rip Night is rolling along, and we want to keep you up to date on all The Hobby action!
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.
TMZ: Larry David Signed 1-Of-1 Topps Baseball Card Sells For $10K At Auction
Sure, it might not be as valuable as the T206 Honus Wagner or a 1956 Mickey Mantle, but Topps' '25 signed Larry David card, which just sold for over 10 racks at auction, is MUCH COOLER!
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.
CHICAGO SUN TIMES: Bears QBs Caleb Williams, Jim McMahon featured in Topps ad
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams teamed with Bears Super Bowl-winning quarterback Jim McMahon on an ad for Topps Chrome trading cards.
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.
FORBES: Ahead Of 2025 MLB Season, Topps Releases Flagship Baseball Series 1 Trading Cards
Topps has been in the baseball card business since 1951, with its first release in 1952.
