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3 days ago
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Caitlin Clark sets record for any SLAM magazine cover at nearly $5k
The Caitlin Clark cover is one of just a few to be graded CGC 9.9. (Credit: Goldin Auctions) When Caitlin Clark first graced the cover of SLAM in her Iowa Hawkeyes jersey in April 2024, the headline read, 'The Legend of Caitlin Clark Is Just Beginning.' More than a year later, that proclamation could not be more true, both on the hardwood and in the collectible world. Advertisement The single-highest graded copy of that magazine (CGC 9.9) sold Saturday at Goldin Auctions for a record $4,819, the most ever paid for a copy of SLAM. It's one of around 10 SLAM magazines ever given a CGC 9.9. CGC has graded more than 250 copies of the Clark debut magazine total, including more than 150 at CGC 9.8. Debut magazines are highly coveted among collectors, with athletes' first Sports Illustrated covers often acting as an approximate for a sort of magazine rookie card. Michael Jordan's first Sports Illustrated sold for a record $126,000. SLAM is generally far less valuable, though as the brand has sought to become more collectible in recent years, even issuing numbered variants for some releases, prices on the secondary market have been rising. Advertisement Last month, Clark was once again placed on the cover of SLAM for the magazine's WNBA season preview, selling out of the 'gold metal' variant (numbered to 94 copies and priced at $94) nearly instantly. Clark was also recently featured on the June cover of Sports Illustrated along with Indiana Fever teammates Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston and DeWanna Bonner. Will Stern is a reporter and editor for cllct, the premier company for collectible culture.
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29-05-2025
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SKY Leasing Announces Closing of $503 Million Secured Notes Offering
SAN FRANCISCO, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SKY Leasing ("SKY"), a leading aviation investment manager, announced the closing of an issuance of $503 million of secured notes (the "Notes") by SLAM 2025-1 Limited and SLAM 2025-1 LLC ("SLAM"). SLAM expects to use a portion of the proceeds of the Notes to acquire a portfolio of 19 Airbus and Boeing aircraft valued at approximately $689 million. The portfolio features an average age of 5.3 years and a weighted average lease term of 7.2 years, with a significant focus on narrowbody aircraft (88%) and next generation aircraft (65%). SKY will act as servicer for SLAM's aircraft portfolio. The offering consisted of one series of Notes: $503 million Series A Notes with an interest rate of 5.807%. The Series A Notes have an initial loan-to-value ("LTV") of 73.0% and were rated A2 (sf) by Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") and A (sf) by Kroll Bond Rating Agency ("KBRA"). The Series A Notes have an initial expected maturity of 7 years and an initial expected weighted average life of 5.2 years based on the pricing case cash flow model. Affiliates of SKY acquired the E Certificates of SLAM. "This transaction reflects SKY's continued leadership in structuring innovative, investor-aligned aviation finance solutions," said Matthew Crawford, Co-Chief Investment Officer at SKY. "The bespoke nature of this deal — combining a carefully curated portfolio with a robust capital structure — demonstrates our ability to deliver differentiated value. The strong investor response, with 3.6x final subscription levels, reinforces the market's confidence in our platform and our disciplined approach to asset selection and risk management." SKY expects to refinance its existing warehouse debt financing facility with proceeds from the SLAM 2025-1 transaction. MUFG, Citi, and BNP Paribas acted as joint lead structuring agents and joint lead bookrunners. BofA Securities, Deutsche Bank Securities, Fifth Third Securities, Morgan Stanley, Natixis, PNC Capital Markets LLC, and Société Générale acted as joint bookrunners on the transaction. Société Générale is the liquidity facility provider. Vedder Price P.C. acted as legal counsel to SKY, and Milbank LLP acted as legal counsel to the initial purchasers. The Notes have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and were offered only to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act and outside the United States to non-U.S. persons in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. This press release is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States. The Notes may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration under the Securities Act or pursuant to an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. This press release shall not constitute an offer of the Notes to the public in any member state of the European Economic Area. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the Notes, nor will there be any sale of the Notes in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. About SKY LeasingSKY Leasing ("SKY") is an alternative investment manager dedicated to providing asset-focused capital solutions to airlines globally. With a global presence across five offices in San Francisco, Dublin, New York, Miami, and Singapore, SKY leverages a 30-year history of global aviation relationships, technical asset management expertise, and a disciplined investment framework, to originate unique investment opportunities with an emphasis on seeking downside protection and stable cash flow. The company's fund management business was founded in 2019 with a minority investment from M&G Investments. As of March 2025, the company manages over $5 billion of aviation assets. For more information about SKY, visit Media ContactAnne Marie Scaramuzzaamscaramuzza@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE SKY Leasing Sign in to access your portfolio
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21-05-2025
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Jalen Brunson scores limited-edition SLAM cover
The variant edition of the Jalen Brunson cover sold out in minutes. (Credit: SLAM) Jalen Brunson has landed on the cover of SLAM once again as the New York Knicks star leads his team into the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years. Featuring the point guard demonstrating his patented 3-point celebration with the words 'King of New York' beneath his name, SLAM is the latest brand looking to capitalize on the palpable excitement of Knicks fans. Advertisement After launching Wednesday morning, SLAM instantly sold out of its $94 GOLD METAL variant magazines, which are numbered to just 94. Brunson also graced the cover of SLAM for issue No. 243 in 2023. According to Fanatics data shared with Bloomberg, the Knicks playoff run has boosted sales of the team's merchandise by 80% compared to last year's playoffs. Brunson's jersey was the fifth-best selling in the NBA this past season, one spot behind Jayson Tatum and ahead of Victor Wembanyama. On Monday, SLAM released a limited-edition cover of Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, which also instantly sold out. Will Stern is a reporter and editor for cllct, the premier company for collectible culture.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Exciting Caitlin Clark Announcement Made on Monday
Caitlin Clark's start to her second WNBA season couldn't get any better. During the Indiana Fever's season opener against the Chicago Sky on Saturday, Clark made history with her triple-double performance. She finished with 20 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, all while adding two steals and four blocks to lead the team to a 93-58 win. Advertisement As a result, not only did Clark tie Candace Parker for the third-most triple doubles in WNBA history, but she also became the fastest player to record three of such stat line ever. However, the exciting development didn't stop there. A couple of days following her incredible performance and the Fever's historic win, another exciting news about Clark was revealed on Monday. On social media, sports magazine SLAM announced that Clark is the latest cover athlete for a special edition of its 2025 WNBA season preview. "What noise? Time to lock in," SLAM wrote on X. "Sophomore season starts now... and SLAM 256 starring Caitlin Clark is here." According to SLAM, there will also be an "ORANGE Metal series" for the cover, but it will only be available until Wednesday at 11 a.m. (ET). Advertisement Sure enough, the announcement drew plenty of reactions, with fans simply hyped by the opportunity to snag another Clark memorabilia. "LOVE THIS," a commenter wrote. A hyped supporter added, "That's the Best PG of our times. [Expletive] CCFC." "She is just different," a fan stated. "YOU HEARD THEM! WHAT NOISE? [Expletive] all that LETS LOCK IN," an ecstatic follower remarked. A fifth poster shared, "Queen CC with another Cover." Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) gets the crowd excited during the 2025 season opener against the Chicago Sky at Gainbridge Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Clark and the Fever return to action on Tuesday for their second game of the season. Sure enough, with Clark's new magazine cover feature, the excitement surrounding her and the team will only intensify. Related: Fever Flex Historic Game Against Angel Reese and Sky With 'Cinematic Recap'
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21-05-2025
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Caitlin Clark Shares Emotional Story Behind Her Most Pivotal Basketball Moment
During a recent cover feature with SLAM, WNBA phenom Caitlin Clark looked back on a moment that shaped her entire basketball journey. While many would expect her most formative memory to be tied to a buzzer-beater or championship win, Clark says it all started with a simple hug — one that no one ever photographed. Advertisement Clark revealed that as a young girl, she wrote in a journal that she dreamed of meeting Maya Moore. That dream came true on the night she attended her first WNBA game. Her father drove her from Des Moines to Minneapolis, where they scored last-minute tickets to a Lynx game. They arrived early enough to watch warmups from courtside seats. After the final buzzer, Clark stayed behind for a Q&A session that featured Moore, her childhood hero. She didn't have a phone or a Sharpie. But when the opportunity came, she ran up and gave Moore a hug. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22).Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK Caitlin Clark opens up on one of the most impactful moments of her life 'There's no documentation of that moment,' Clark said, 'But in my brain, it was probably one of the most pivotal moments of my entire basketball career.' She reflected on the experience during a press conference last season — fittingly, on the night Moore's jersey was retired. 'As a young girl loving sports, that meant the world to me.' Advertisement Now, Clark is inspiring a new generation in the exact same way. The Fever star now looks to continue her ascent to the top of WNBA world. Related: Deion Sanders Shares Emotional Reaction to Son's New Song
