In a year when trading cards became considered an asset class, two particular sports legends name Mike who started their careers in the 1980’s – Michael Jordan and “Iron” Mike Tyson – had their rookie trading cards set new records this past weekend in Goldin Auctions End of Year Auction. ...

Now sixty years after Hal Richman launched the first set of Strat-O-Matic (www.strat-o-matic.com) baseball cards, the market leader in sports simulation is set to celebrate its Diamond Anniversary (how appropriate!) with a full lineup of new items, including upgraded seasons, updated popular series including Hall of Fame and Negro League ...

By Scoop Malinowski Status: Former WBC Super Featherweight, WBC Lightweight and WBO Junior Welterweight champion compiled a pro record of 79-6-3 (38 KOs) in a career that spanned 1980-2010. DOB: May 24, 1962 In: Bayamon, Puerto Rico Died: Nov. 24, 2012 Childhood Heroes: “Muhammad Ali. Ray Leonard.” Early Boxing Memory: ...

Flickr/Meghan U.S. Figure Skating announced today that Guaranteed Rate, one of the largest retail mortgage lenders in the United States, has extended its partnership with the organization to become the official mortgage partner of U.S. Figure Skating. Guaranteed Rate will also be the presenting sponsor of the fifth annual National Get Up Day ...

By Scoop Malinowski Status: Former Welterweight champion. Retired in 1997 with a record of 35-3-1, 25 KOs. DOB: May 11, 1963 In: Brooklyn, NY Childhood Hero: “Sugar Ray Robinson.” Nicknames: “Little Hitman. Neck Piece – when I was playin’ basketball, ’cause I had a long neck.” Childhood Dream: “I didn’t ...

By Scoop Malinowski Everybody knows the Mike Tyson story: Rags to riches, Brooklyn ghetto to global icon status, kid criminal to fistic kingpin, youngest heavyweight champ in history, most explosive boxer to ever lace up the gloves. And the world saw his ups and down, highs and lows. The epic ...

To help spread some holiday cheer and provide welcome relief to those hit hardest by the pandemic, Kia Motors America, SiriusXM and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) will surprise families from underserved communities with holiday presents and monetary gifts, all delivered in Kia K5 midsize sedans. The deliveries, which ...

Panini America, the global leader in officially licensed sports and entertainment collectibles and the exclusive trading card manufacturer of the NBA, NBPA and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, announced today that it has reached an exclusive multiyear extension with Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant for autograph trading cards ...

By Scoop Malinowski The book “Dempsey” authored by Jack and his daughter Barbara Piattelli Dempsey is chock full of anecdotes and revelations. One revelation regarding gangster Al Capone particularly stands out. On page 217, Dempsey drops the bombshell that his pal Capone, wanted to influence the outcome of the Dempsey ...

The National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA) announced today that veteran NBA columnist and renowned basketball insider Peter Vecsey ([email protected]) has joined its content team, sharing his thoughts via his popular Hoop du Jour platform each week. Hoop du Jour will be featured content for Legends Media & Entertainment (LME), the multifaceted story-telling ...