Dan Hajducky

Kobe's first No. 24 Lakers jersey sells for $889K The first No. 24 jersey worn by Kobe Bryant with the Lakers was recently sold by Sotheby's for $889,000, while a 1964-1967 Jerry West jersey fetched $533,400.

www.espn.com/nba/story/_/... #Kobe's No. 24 debut jersey sells for $889K with @Sothebys; Jerry West's 1965/66 "likely" NBA Finals jersey hits $533K.

Auction of Willie Mays' collection nets over $6.5M Items from Willie Mays' personal collection netted over $6.5 million across a two-day auction that benefited the late Hall of Famer's foundation.

www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/... Items from #WillieMays’ collection netted $6.5 million at Hunt Auctions, including $458,250 on both his 1954 MVP award and World Series ring, his home 1962 uniform ($634,500) and Presidential Medal of Freedom ($64,625). Proceeds went to Mays’ Say Hey! Foundation.

Caitlin Clark fuels women's memorabilia market growth Sports collectibles industry experts say interest in Caitlin Clark cards is leading to growth in the women's memorabilia market overall, particularly for the WNBA.

www.espn.com/wnba/story/_... #CaitlinClark ROIs have been eye-opening, but she’s not the only women’s sports star with a growing hobby footprint. As fans flocked to women’s sports in recent years, so have collectors — and industry experts say it’s not slowing down.

L. Paul sues auction house over MJ-signed court Logan Paul has filed an injunction against Heritage Auctions, saying he was not allowed to investigate the authenticity of a Michael Jordan-signed piece of United Center floor that Paul won at auction...

www.espn.com/nba/story/_/... Logan Paul files injunction in Texas district court against Heritage Auctions alleging authenticity concerns over #MichaelJordan signed swatch of United Center court. Paul won the court piece in a late-August auction for $562K, including buyer’s premium.

Messi's Barça rookie card sells for record $1.5M A 2004-05 Panini Mega Cracks Lionel Messi rookie card -- assessed a perfect 10 by card grader Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) -- has sold for $1.5 million through Fanatics Collect's fledgling ...

www.espn.com/soccer/story... #Messi rookie card breaks all-time record paid for a soccer card.

'Holy grail' MJ-Kobe card sells for record $12.9M A 1-of-1 signed Michael Jordan/Kobe Bryant card broke the record for most expensive sports card sold at auction, closing at $12.932 million Saturday night.

www.espn.com/nba/story/_/... New most expensive sports card out of @heritageauction.bsky.social for the Kobe/Jordan dual signed Logoman. Second most expensive sports collectible of all-time behind Ruth’s “called shot” jersey.

Heritage Auctions, Braves settle Aaron dispute Heritage Auctions and the Atlanta Braves have informed a Georgia court that they have settled their legal dispute over a Hank Aaron memorabilia auction.

www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/... While terms have not been finalized, a Heritage spokesperson told ESPN they’re expected soon.

Sneakers from Kobe's first start sell for $240K An autographed pair of Adidas EQT Top 10 shoes that Kobe Bryant wore in his first Lakers start have sold for $240,000 (including buyer's premium) with SCP Auctions.

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News out of @SCPAuctions: Signed #Kobe kicks sell for nearly a quarter-million, 2nd-most ever paid for a pair of Mamba-worn sneakers.

Clark rookie card nearly doubles auction record A 1-of-1 numbered, autographed Caitlin Clark rookie card went straight to auction and sold for a record $660,000.

www.espn.com/wnba/story/_... Another day, another #CaitlinClark record: $660,000 for an on-card, 1-of-1 numbered Logowoman card -- the most ever paid for a women's sports card.

Alleged counterfeit memorabilia dealer dead at 45 Brett Lemieux, 45, who was being investigated for allegedly selling counterfeit sports memorabilia in Indiana, was found dead last week, according to authorities.

www.espn.com/espn/story/_... An update in the ongoing sports collectibles fraud cause in Indiana.

Inside the shift in evaluating MLB draft catching prospects MLB's 2023 rules changes are influencing how the position is taught, played, coached, scouted at all levels.

www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/... Spent a few months talking with players, coaches, scouts and player personnel about how the 2023 #MLB rule changes have altered the way the catching position is played, developed and scouted.

Willie Mays' personal collection going to auction The personal collection of Willie Mays will head to auction via Hunt Auctions on Sept. 27-28 in San Francisco.

www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/... Mays’ personal collection will be sold via Hunt Auctions in September, with all proceeds going to Mays’ Say Hey! Foundation.

Commanders' managing partner Josh Harris buys 1-of-1 Jayden Daniels rookie card for $500,000 Jayden Daniels rookie card sells for $500,000 at Fanatics Fest 2025.

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Racket Rafael Nadal used to win 2017 French Open sells for $157,333 Nadal won his 10th French Open and didn't drop a single set in the tournament while using the racket.

www.espn.com/tennis/story... Rafael Nadal’s 2017 @rolandgarros.com winning racket — photomatched by Resolution Photomatching to 24 matches that season — sells for $157,333, a record price for a tennis racket.

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vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting... Our incredible “Invisible”team is up for a Webby — please vote for us!

50/50 card first of Ohtani to break $1M at auction An autographed Shohei Ohtani card that includes the MLB logo from the pants he wore to reach 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases last season became the first of the Dodgers star to sell for more than $1 ...

www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/... Out of Heritage Auctions, Topps 50/50 card first of #Ohtani to break $1M at auction.

LeBron card sells for $1M; Clark card sets record A LeBron James rookie card sold for $1.159 million while a Caitlin Clark card numbered 1-of-1 sold for a record $366,000.

www.espn.com/espn/story/_... #LeBron card sells for $1M at Goldin Auctions while #CaitlinClark card sets new record paid for a women’s sports card.

Jordan game-worn rookie jersey fetches $4.215M The only game-worn jersey to surface from Michael Jordan's rookie season with the Bulls -- believed to be the first worn by him in the NBA -- has sold for $4.215 million.

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Skenes' 1-of-1 rookie card fetches record $1.11M Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes' 2024 Topps Chrome Update MLB debut patch autograph card sold for a stunning $1.11 million, including buyer's premium, on Thursday.

www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/... Coveted Skenes MLB Debut Patch Autograph card sells for $1.11 million via Fanatics Collect, most expensive modern non-Mike Trout baseball card.

Inside MLB's process of authenticating game-used items Since 2001, MLB's authentication team has collected and verified more than 10.5 million items.

www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/... In 2001, Tony Gwynn didn’t recognize his signature on signed items being sold around his home ballpark — which led to #MLB’s unrivaled authentication program.

Appreciate them, Topps, & the @baseballhall.org letting me under the hood.

MLB award winners' gold logos to become cards Expanding on the success of the MLB Debut Patch, Topps, MLB and Nike have partnered to recognize baseball's elite performers from last season with custom gold-embellished MLB logos on their jerseys th...

www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/... Building on the success of the #MLB Debut Patch in 2023, MLB, Topps & Nike partner to turn 2024 award winners' gold logos into Topps “Gold Logoman” cards after the 2025 season.

How the sporting goods industry is bracing for tariffs Economists and industry advocates say tariffs would have a direct impact on the sports world.

www.espn.com/espn/story/_... Spent time reporting on how the sporting goods industry is dealing with tariffs — imposed, & delayed — and spoke to economists about the implications.

USC's Watkins signs exclusive deal with Fanatics USC women's basketball star JuJu Watkins has signed an exclusive, multiyear deal with Fanatics and Fanatics Collectibles, the first women's college athlete to sign such a deal.

www.espn.com/womens-colle... JuJu Watkins becomes first women’s college athlete to sign exclusive deal with Fanatics.

I’m at a brunch spot called the Flying Biscuit Cafe in Brier Creek, NC and Bob Ross’ The Joy of Painting is blaring and, for a moment, all is right with the world.

Perfectly acceptable, don’t know what you mean, Luke.

Fine, if I must.

Jonathan Martin wants you to forget the only thing you remember about him A target of bullying in the 2013 Miami Dolphins locker room, he is now making his way in business and finance.

www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/... Do yourself a favor and read @anthonyolivieri.bsky.social’s Martin profile today.

Truly incredible, harrowing, and devastating journalism from Lila.

“Why do people like this game?”

“It dispenses joy and misery at random — mimics life.”

(Industry, Season 1, Episode 2)

Can’t get over how cool these turned out, how talented and creative y’all are, and how lucky I got to work alongside. Really grateful.