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Associated Press
5 days ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Celebrating 100 years of the AP All-America team
The Associated Press marked the 100th anniversary of the AP All-America college football team in 2025 by naming an all-time team and offering you a chance to look through the storied names and programs. Since 1925, nearly 2,000 men have been named AP first-team All-Americans, one of the most prestigious honors a college football player can receive. There are nearly 2,000 first-team AP All-Americans dating back 100 years to the launch of the annual tradition in 1925. The names are storied – Dick Butkus, Jim Brown, Herschel, Deion – and so are the programs. We've created a searchable database to walk through it all. Want to see how many All-Americans played at Ohio State in the 1990s? Or how many All-Americans played in the Southwest Conference dating to the days of Davey O'Brien? You can do it. Give it a try! A panel of AP sports writers who cover college football selected the all-timers, picking a first and second team (25 players each for a total of 50). It was a daunting task and in no way should it be considered definitive: There have been far more great players over the last century than spots a player to qualify, he must have been an AP first-team All-American at least once. His professional career, if any, was not to be considered. All-timers are listed only on the side of the ball where they were named first-team All-America. The all-purpose players could come from any position. Bragging rights are common across sports, with the most important usually being which program has the most national championships. Having the most talent is also a talking point and the schools with the most AP All-America players over the past 100 years includes some of the most storied in the history of college athletics. The early days of college football saw a handful of schools, including Army and Notre Dame, win national titles. Some programs went on decade-long runs of dominance, fueled by the top list below suggests that having the most talent often leads to championships: As of 2025, Alabama has won 12 AP national titles, Notre Dame eight, Oklahoma seven, Florida State three and Army two.
New York Times
01-08-2025
- Business
- New York Times
The National 2025 diary: Big crowds, Roberto Clemente fans, and Tom Brady's takeover
The National Sports Collectors Convention, where the entire industry and collectors from around the world converge each year, is underway in Chicago and The Athletic's writers and editors will be sharing their perspectives from the show floor during the five-day event. Be sure to check this page for updates. The 2025 National Sports Card Convention was far busier than anyone had a right to expect on the first day of the show, mid-week and not even open to the public until 4 p.m. for just four hours. At about 12:15 p.m., nearly three hours before even those with VIP passes could enter, people were lined up at the entrance in lawn chairs. So much for a soft opening. Nothing is quiet and casual about the card collecting hobby anymore. On the convention floor, I saw more suitcases wheeled beside show attendees than I did at O'Hare. The luggage contained was not clothes, but cards looking for new homes. Advertisement Dealer prices were what they always are at shows today – generally high. I'd say 20-to-30% over online auction comps. There were better deals to be found though, and I saw people getting quick 33% discounts, ultimately settling on a fair price. The selection in all areas – vintage, modern, ultra-modern – was fantastic. I saw multiple vintage examples of cards I never see and may not soon see again. In cases like that, one can argue the show premium is worth it. An example of this is the 1959 Bazooka Jim Brown. There are only 30 graded samples, according to Card Ladder, all PSA, and 21 of those are 'Authentic' (no number grade) because they were cut inside the black scissor lines nearly 70 years ago. If you cut just outside them, some of those Authentics are near-mint 7s or even near mint-mint 8s. The difference is about a 10th of an inch. There were at least two graded 'Authentic' at the show that I saw and I was not looking that closely at the vast multitude of dealer tables. One was pristine-looking and in the process of being auctioned at Heritage (the last sale was $2,000 for one with similar eye appeal). Another raw one was much rougher but still checked the box, one almost impossible to mark for even the avid Brown collector. —Michael Salfino This is my first National. The first thing I noticed right away was the size of things. There are a LOT of people here. And that observation is coming on Wednesday when people are still arriving. If you had a chance to see The Athletic's Larry Holder sharing his knowledge on a wide variety of athletes (particularly those with LSU connections) on the eBay Live stage you got a real treat. Listening to Larry talk about collecting is just as fun as reading his writing about collecting. Despite the new-age feel of The National in terms of the hottest ultra modern trading cards being on display, vintage still really pops here. Anything with Mickey Mantle on it, the old school pennants (which I've already seen people purchasing) and classic jerseys. I'm half Puerto Rican and being up close to a real, game-worn Roberto Clemente jersey was an emotional experience. It felt like I was in the presence of a royal garb. Advertisement I was also excited to see a large comic book presence. And not just any comics. Some of the greatest of all time — Amazing Fantasy # 15 (first appearance of Spider-Man), Fantastic Four # 48 (first appearance of Galactus, which should only go up in value after the Fantastic Four: First Steps movie) and Showcase #4 (first appearance of The Flash). I also landed a Pete Crow-Armstrong Bowman Chrome rookie card. Now I need a protective case. I imagine one of those is laying around here somewhere. On day two I'm on the lookout for Jayden Daniels cards and hopefully some old school Marvel Universe trading cards from the 90s. —David Betancourt The National provides more deeply emotional experiences than many might realize is possible for a sports card show. Whether it's the experience of getting an autograph from a childhood hero or reuniting with collector friends in a hobby that can at times feel very solitary, day one of The National can get people feeling the feels. That was the case for one collector who got his 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan card he bought for $9 as a kid graded a 9 (Mint) by Beckett at The National, which means it's worth thousands. This moment from #NSCC22 reminded us what the hobby is really about. 🖤 — Beckett Collectibles (@beckettcollect) July 30, 2025 Elsewhere, if you want an indication of the demographics of The National's attendees, consider that some of the women's bathrooms were apparently converted into extra men's rooms at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Last year in Cleveland, there were long lines for the men's rooms and none at all for the women's, so organizers apparently tried to recalibrate that. So some of the women's rooms have been turned into men's room at the National. — Sooz ⚾️ (@yanxchick) July 30, 2025 First impressions of the inventory? As Michael said, lots of vintage cards, and, as expected given the host city, lots and lots of Michael Jordan cards. Not that there's anything wrong with that. —Brooks Peck The line to get into the venue this morning — not a Saturday morning, but a Thursday morning — was insanely long. The attendance this year has already been remarkable and the days that are traditionally the busiest are still ahead of us. No one wants to miss out on the show of the year! — The National Sports Collectors Convention Inc. (@nsccshow) July 31, 2025 So many of the dealers this year are not only selling cards, but have signs posted about buying cards too. Just a few years ago only a handful of dealers advertised that they were interested in buying from attendees as well as selling to them. In some respects it shows the health of the sports card market that inventory is turning over so quickly and on such a wide scale, but it also leads to the question of whether more people are buying cards to keep and collect or buying cards just to immediately sell to someone else. And if it is the latter, is that a good thing or a bad thing? They are called 'trading cards' after all… Today we filmed a video project that involves a Roberto Clemente super-collector and as we were doing so, it became clear just how popular Clemente is among collectors of a certain age. We were able to look through some incredibly rare items at fellow Clemente collector Howard Chasser's 'A Few of My Favorite Things' table and as we did so, other Clemente collectors flocked over to see what was being displayed and talk about their shared passion. Advertisement While baseball is still the most collected sport, at The National, the generational differences in collecting interests becomes evident. The Baby Boomers generally seem most interested in baseball cards and memorabilia (Mantle and Clemente being primary focuses), Gen X and Millennials seem to trend more toward basketball cards (Jordan and Kobe Bryant), and the youngest generations seem more interested in football cards (with clear favorite players who will hold their places for the long-term yet to fully emerge). That said, the person who drew the biggest interest on the show floor with his presence today was Tom Brady. He wasn't hidden away in the autograph pavilion at the back of the venue, he was out on the show floor to promote the opening of his latest CardVault by Tom Brady shop, this one in Wrigleyville (more on that in a few). No one wants to miss out on the show of the year! — The National Sports Collectors Convention Inc. (@nsccshow) July 31, 2025 David Betancourt has more from Wrigleyville… —Peck The CardVault by Tom Brady invite-only event here in Chicago was a GOAT-filled affair, both in terms of who was in attendance and the aesthetic of the place. Brady himself was indeed there, surprising guests and his CardVault team by entering through the front door instead of making a VIP-type arrival from the back entrance. Brady had to fight through rush hour traffic (as did Larry Holder and myself, granted in a separate car) to get to his newest CardVault location after making an appearance at The National in Rosemont, IL earlier in the day. And speaking of the location, this spot might be hard to top being right across the street from one of the best baseball experiences in America…Wrigley Field. As for that previously mentioned aesthetic, the vibe at CardVault is goats, goats and more goats. The walls are covered with images of Brady flashing his Super Bowl rings right next to the classic image of Michael Jordan displaying all of his rings. Lionel Messi. Steph Curry. LeBron James. Every inch of wall space is decorated with the best. This being the Windy City, this particular CardVault also features images of the immortal Saturday Night Live 'Da Bears' guys, Harry Caray, Anthony Rizzo, Walter Payton, and Caleb Williams. The (other) special guests this particular evening: the Chicago Cubs and their family and friends. Pete Crow-Armstrong, Justin Turner and more were in attendance, taking advantage of the Cubs having an off day after several of them put in a shift signing autographs at The National earlier in the day. Brady chatted up and signed items for Cubs players and fresh packs of 2025 Topps Chrome were handed out to rip open. Watching baseball players and the greatest quarterback of all time get excited over what baseball cards they scored is a reminder they're just like the rest of us. There were tons of boxes of cards and PSA graded cards, as well as CardVault merchandise on display. Advertisement I spent a lot of time looking at a box of Topps Marvel Chrome ($70 dollars a pack) and some PSA 10 Jayden Daniels rookie cards. Artist Matt Rektorski sat in a corner while working on an oil painting of the late Ryne Sandberg while next to an incredible Jordan trading card painting he did that was hanging on the wall. Oh, and Fred Savage (yes, from 'The Wonder Years') was apparently there (I couldn't confirm this with my eyes, but I was told by those in attendance). CardVault by Tom Brady next to Wrigley Field officially opens today. —Betancourt Day 2 of the National started with massive traffic jams getting to the convention center, something local Uber drivers had never seen before. While prices generally were high compared to auction comps, there were deals to be had due to the incredible inventory at the show – if you were willing to walk about six miles searching for them. In addition to cards, there were multitudes of autographs, graded and ungraded tickets to iconic sports events, antique toys from hand-held Mattel sports games from the 1970s to board games for baseball going back to the 1940s and '50s. I added to my collection with a rare 1966 Venezuelan Topps Roberto Clemente card that is well centered and graded 2.5, an unusually high grade since most of the Venezuelan children who collected these cards in the 1960s glued them into scrapbooks. I also continued to complete my Ted Williams run with a 1952 Redman Tobacco card (with the tab, the only way they can receive a grade). But the coolest thing I saw was a store advertisement for Moxie soda featuring Ted Williams and appropriately aged considering it was from the 1940s or 50s. The asking price? $1,850. —Salfino More updates to come… The Athletic maintains full editorial independence in all our coverage. When you click or make purchases through our links, we may earn a commission.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
USANA CEO Elected to Board of Direct Selling Association
SALT LAKE CITY, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- USANA President and CEO Jim Brown has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Direct Selling Association (DSA), a national trade organization for direct sales companies. Mr. Brown was elected by members of the Association and will serve a three-year term. "I am deeply honored to serve this outstanding organization, which plays a vital role in fostering innovation and upholding integrity within the direct selling industry," Brown said. "In the time I have spent at USANA, I have seen tremendous growth in the industry; much of that growth is due to the leadership and guidance DSA provides its member companies. I would like to sincerely thank DSA members for giving me this opportunity." As USANA's president and chief executive officer, Jim Brown provides strategic direction and leadership for USANA's employees, independent distributors, and customers worldwide. Jim has more than 25 years of leadership experience, with 19 years at USANA serving in multiple capacities, including president, chief operating officer, and chief production officer. For more than a century, the U.S. Direct Selling Association (DSA) has served as the national trade association for companies offering entrepreneurial opportunities to independent sellers to market and sell products and services, typically outside a fixed retail establishment. In 2023, direct selling took place across the United States, generating $36.7 billion in retail sales and 6.1 million entrepreneurs in the U.S. sold products or services through the direct selling channel, providing a personalized buying experience for millions of customers. "We are so thrilled to have Jim Brown serve on our board," said David Grimaldi, DSA chief executive officer. "Jim has been a key figure at USANA and in the industry for almost two decades now, and I think he will make a significant impact during his term. I look forward to working with Jim in this role and with all the newly elected officers and directors of DSA. The future of our industry is certainly in good hands." To learn more about USANA and its leadership team, please visit About USANAUSANA (NYSE:USNA) prides itself on providing consumers with quality nutritional and lifestyle products. From its award-winning supplements to its innovative Celavive skincare and healthy living products, USANA has proven for over 30 years why it's a company you can trust. How about giving us a try? Shop at or learn more at USANAInternational Headquartershttp:// Media Contact: (801) 954-7645media(at)USANAinc(dot)com View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE USANA Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Daily Mail
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Small-town mayor is accused of body-slamming a predecessor in drunken country club dust-up
An upstate New York mayor and one of his predecessors have given wildly different versions of an apparent country club brawl that left one of them bruised and bloodied. Current Rome Mayor Jeffrey Lanigan and former Mayor Jim Brown allegedly got into a physical altercation Tuesday night at the Teugega Country Club. Brown claimed that Lanigan assaulted him in the parking lot and left him with a bloody injured arm that had to be treated at a local hospital. 'He body-slammed me into the car. He caught me off guard. I didn't see him coming,' Brown told the Daily Sentinel. Brown, who served as mayor from 2004 to 2011, said that he was walking to a car with another person when he was approached by Lanigan, who was elected in 2024. 'I'm talking to an individual straight like that, ok, and then all of a sudden, I didn't have time. [Lanigan] comes over and body blocks me right into the side of the car. Just boom,' the former mayor said. 'And then he looks me in the eye and says, "We don't want you here. We don't want you here." Twice.' However, Lanigan alleged that he approached Brown respectfully and that he tried to help his predecessor because he appeared intoxicated. 'Mayor Lanigan, and in an attempt to get his attention placed his hand on Mr. Brown's shoulder. Mr. Brown responded by flailing his arms and he became verbally aggressive,' his office told CNY Central. 'Recognizing Mr. Brown's apparent level of intoxication, Mayor Lanigan made the decision to escort him to his designated driver's vehicle a short distance away for his own safety. 'While assisting Mr. Brown into the car, the verbal dispute continued. No physical assault occurred, and the situation ended shortly thereafter.' Brown refuted Lanigan's version of events and claimed there is video evidence that supports his statement. 'It's a lie,' said Brown. 'There's footage. They have the footage, I think the Sheriff's Department has the video, because there's cameras on the parking lot.' Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol confirmed to local news outlets on Wednesday that his office took a complaint from Brown regarding the confrontation. 'We did receive a complaint from former Mayor Brown concerning an incident last night at the Teugega County Club involving current Mayor Lanigan,' Maciol said. 'Deputies have spoken to some witnesses and taken some witness depositions. Currently obtaining some potential video footage.' As of Wednesday afternoon, no charges had been filed nor arrests had been made, according the local news. Lanigan claimed the two of them had been friends for years until recently when Brown started bashing 'his administration for no apparent reason.' 'Public life can bring moments of tension, and unfortunately, politics can be ugly. I am disappointed in Mr. Brown's recent public outbursts,' he said.
Wall Street Journal
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
‘Rabil's Places' Review: Helmets and History Lessons on ESPN+
Once upon a time, a prime piece of sports-bar trivia concerned Jim Brown, legendary Cleveland Browns running back and NFL hall of famer. What game brought him to Syracuse University? Lacrosse. Next question: What's lacrosse? No one would ask that now, when you can barely drive through a suburb without passing kids in helmets swinging sticks while crawling, clamping, clearing and cross-checking. Still, Paul Rabil, longtime pro player, co-founder of the Premier Lacrosse League and the host of 'Rabil's Places,' seems to feel a need to sell one of the most popular youth sports in the country and one that action-thirsty young players use to con their parents: You think tackle football leads to concussions, sprains and torn ACLs? Hold my Gatorade.
