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Going once...LeBron, MJ, Messi and More: A Look at 2025 Winter Goldin 100 So Far

2 months ago | si.com | Michael Terry

2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Rookie Patch Autograph (RPA) Parallel #78 LeBron James Signed Patch Rookie Card (#18/23)LeBron's Exquisite Collection Rookie Patch Auto has long been a favorite RC for collectors of King James. The most recent sale of this parallel, numbered to 23, in June of 2024 - graded 7.5 - fetched over $350,000. A flurry of early activity on this 8.5, #18/23, has pushed the current top bid here to $600,000.
Wembanyama's Jersey from Swap Climbs in 2025 Winter Goldin 100 Auction

2 months ago | si.com | Michael Terry

In late December, following a 19-point, 7-rebound, 4-assist, 6-block effort in a ten-point win over the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center, San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama had a heart-warming moment with a young fan, wearing a youth-sized Wemby jersey while holding a sign that read "Victor Wembanyama, will you swap jerseys with me?" The star was more than happy to do so, and the result was the capturing of a fun viral moment as the kid and the 7-foot, 5-inch All-Star stood for a...
Brady's Back: The GOAT Helps Announce Stars of Fanatics Fest NYC 2025

2 months ago | si.com | Michael Terry

Fanatics Fest NYC 2025, to be held in New York City from June 20-22, has its first slate of athlete attendees. To announce the news, Fanatics hopped on a video call with Tom Brady, one of the biggest names of last year's event, to drop the names of some of football's biggest stars . Of course, up first, was Brady himself. Fanatics Fest NYC Returns in 2025: Dates, Tickets and What to ExpectNext, one of the hottest names in The Hobby, rookie QB sensation Jayden Daniels of the Washignton Commanders.
The Hobby Takes Late Night: Paul Skenes and Seth Meyers Talk Cards

2 months ago | si.com | Michael Terry

With news breaking that MLB The Show 25 would feature Paul Skenes, Elly de la Cruz, and Gunnar Henderson. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace Skenes headed to the Big Apple for some promotion, and stopped by to visit Late Night with Seth Meyers. It didn't take long for the baseball fan Meyers to bring up the chase for Skenes' Rookie Debut Patch Card that had captured The Hobby for months.
After Skenes: The Best 2024 Topps MLB Rookie Debut Patch Cards Still Not Pulled

2 months ago | si.com | Michael Terry

While most of the best of the 2024 Topps MLB Rookie Debut Patch cards, that were among the hottest new cards in The Hobby this year, have been pulled from 2024 Topps Chrome Update Series Baseball, there a remain a few cards that appear to still be there for the chasing. These highly sought-after cards won't command the sort of price that Paul Skenes' RDPA will, but they will still fetch a handsome sum on the market, should whoever finds them choose to sell.
The Million Dollar Woman: Naomi Girma Breaks Women's Soccer Transfer Record

2 months ago | si.com | Michael Terry

Naomi Girma, the consensus best central defender in the world has a new home. While a move away from NWSL's San Diego Wave has been seen as inevitability, the closing of the transfer to Chelsea FC is still a historic moment. It is a testament to Girma's talent and potential that she became the first million-dollar transfer in women's soccer, and not one of the game's glamorous attacking stars.
Patrick Mahomes in The Hobby: Can He Reach GOAT Status?

2 months ago | si.com | Michael Terry

Over the past half of a decade, the NFL has seen a transition at the quarterback position, away from the supremacy of Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, and Drew Brees, into something of a three-pronged rivalry between Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, and Lamar Jackson - with Joe Burrow also wanting a word. And, while the torch has been passed to this group, an incredibly talented wave of young quarterbacks, headlined by Jayden Daniels, are doing battle for the title of Who's Next?
How High Can Josh Allen Cards Go as the Bills QB Prepares for the Game of his Life?

Jan 24, 2025 | si.com | Michael Terry

Josh Allen Rookie Cards Skyrocket as NFL MVP Buzz BuildsMVP finalist Josh Allen has had another fantastic season, and The Hobby has responded to his continued success. While he may once again lose out on the end-of-season award to first-team All-Pro QB Lamar Jackson, Allen's stock could go higher still. As we can see, in December, as Allen showed out and gained momentum in the MVP race, collectors reacted.
Paul Skenes Pulled: A Look at the Best 2024 MLB Rookie Debut Patch Auto Pulls So Far

Jan 24, 2025 | si.com | Michael Terry

Paul SkenesThe current value of this card has been much-debated, with some suggesting it could be worth well over a million right out of the gates. Pulled by an 11-year old in Los Angeles, the quest for this card became a Hobby phenomenon, after Skenes, his Pirates, and his girlfriend Livvy Dunne weighed in with an intriguing bounty offer (as did many throughout the Hobby space) for whoever found the card.
Way-Too-Early Look at the Stars of the 2025 College Football Season

Jan 21, 2025 | si.com | Michael Terry

With Ohio State's 34-23 win over Notre Dame in last nights College Football Playoff National Championship game, Will Howard and co. put an exclamation mark on an exciting season and the historic, inaugural 12-team playoff format. Next year already looks chock-full of intriguing storylines, and incredible talent. Let's take a way-too-early look at some of the players who could write the story of the 2025 College Football season. In this story:Arch Manning's time has come.