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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
WATCH: Tua Tagovailoa, De'Von Achane sign autographs after "fan of the day" announcement
Miami Dolphins players Tua Tagovailoa, De'Von Achane, and others sign autographs during a fun-filled day at team training camp.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Trevor Megill signs autographs for fans before Brewers game
Brewers pitcher Trevor Megill signs autographs for fans before the July 25, 2025, game against the Miami Marlins at American Family Field
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The repack wars escalate, plus Allen Iverson won't sign about practice, and Messi art sells for nearly $2M
Collectors, I'm getting increasingly excited about heading to The National next week. If you are heading to Rosemont, IL. for the show, drop us a line and let us know when you'll be there, and what you'll be hunting for. Me? With a newborn at home, I've only been granted 24 hours shore leave, so my plan is to pack it in on Thursday, July 31st. I'll be sprinting through the aisles looking for playing days Sandy Koufax autos, and if I'm lucky, I'll add another card or two in my quest to complete the Adam Wharton rainbow for Panini Select Premier League '24/'25 (holding the Jade Dragon Scale /48 or Tessellation /15? I'm a buyer). The Athletic: Allen Iverson Isn't Writing About Practice: What Athletes Won't Sign at The National Inscriptions are taking center stage at this year's National, with collectors shelling out big for personalized flair. Want Lawrence Taylor to write 'LT was a Bad Mother F—er'? That'll be $105. David Ortiz offers a menu of phrases like 'Curse Reversed' and 'This is our F'N City,' while Ricky Williams will lean into his brand with cannabis-themed quips for $49. But not every legend is game; Allen Iverson won't touch 'practice,' Bo Jackson's got a blacklist longer than a CVS receipt, and Albert Pujols is dodging HOF talk altogether. If you're heading to The National and looking to score a unique inscription in the Autograph Pavilion, give this piece a thorough read before you go. Sports Collectors Digest: PSA, CardsHQ Look to Curb Repack Scams with New Graded Grails Repack Certification Service Repacking is the talk of the card industry, and it's starting to feel like every company in the space has their own take on it. Yesterday, the repack game got even more crowded as PSA and CardsHQ teamed up to launch Graded Grails, the first PSA-certified repack product. The move targets long-standing concerns in the hobby, like chase cards that mysteriously never make it into boxes or shop owners reserving hits for insiders. With PSA now certifying full checklists, verifying pack odds, and overseeing the sealing and randomization process, buyers should be able to rip with confidence. It's a bold step toward transparency in a space that's often felt like the Wild West, and one that could set the standard for how repacks are done moving forward. cllct: Ripping Packs on Your Phone? New Courtyard App Offers the Experience Courtyard, the digital collectibles marketplace known for its vending machine-style pack rips (see graph above…), launched its first mobile app this week. The platform allows users to digitally open packs of graded Pokémon cards, sports cards, and comic books, with the option to redeem physical slabs or sell them instantly on the marketplace. Courtyard claims to price packs at expected value and offers immediate buy-backs at 90% fair market value. With $50M in monthly GMV and over 1M Pokémon packs sold, the app aims to elevate the ripping experience through features like haptic feedback, bringing that dopamine hit of cardboard crack straight to your phone. The Athletic: Digital Artwork of Lionel Messi's Favorite Goal Sold for $1.87M to Mystery Buyer 'A Goal in Life,' a digital artwork by Refik Anadol inspired by Lionel Messi's iconic 2009 Champions League header, sold at Christie's for $1.87M. Created using AI and 3D tech to reimagine Messi's favorite goal, the piece was displayed at Christie's New York and attracted thousands of fans before selling to an undisclosed buyer. Proceeds will benefit the Inter Miami CF Foundation and UNICEF education programs across Latin America and the Caribbean. The immersive 20-by-12 piece now enters private hands, though how they'll display the work is anyone's guess. Mantel: Topps Chrome's Biggest 2025 Rookie Chase Has Been Pulled Early—Now What? Pre-release breaking is once again stirring controversy, as 2025 Topps Chrome hit some collectors' mailboxes days ahead of schedule this week. While individuals tearing early packs are hard to police, professional breakers face serious risks: those with direct allocation from Topps or Fanatics could lose access entirely. Still, some rolled the dice, using third-party middlemen to get product early and capitalize on the demand surge. The damage? It dilutes launch-day hype, deflates market value for pre-ordered breaks, and frustrates collectors chasing grails like the Jacob Wilson superfractor, which was pulled two days before the official product launch. Until stricter enforcement arrives, the integrity of release day remains on shaky ground. Complex: Pharrell Williams' Joopiter Auction House Launches Luxury Watch Bidding Extravaganza Joopiter's 'Rare & Coveted Watches' auction breaks from tradition with a 27-lot lineup that skips the usual Paul Newman Daytonas in favor of the eccentric, ultra-rare, and design-forward pieces. Highlights include a lapis-dial platinum Rolex Day-Date, a coral-dial crafted by Piaget for a Cartier Tank, and a playful trio of '90s Franck Mullers. Even cult Japanese maker Otsuka Lotec makes a cameo. The catalog spans from a Zenith-powered Ebel chronograph to a gem-set AP Royal Oak Concept, with estimates ranging from four to six figures. For collectors tired of blue-chip reruns, this drop serves up pedigree with a twist. NYT: A Professor's Hunt for the Rarest Chinese Typewriter After decades of searching, Stanford historian Tom Mullaney has finally located the MingKwai — the long-lost prototype of the only Chinese typewriter designed by famed linguist Lin Yutang. Invented in 1947 in Manhattan, the machine ingeniously combined character components to display multiple options in a 'Magic Eye' window, offering a solution to typing tens of thousands of Chinese characters with only 72 keys. The machine vanished after a failed demo and was presumed scrapped, until it resurfaced in a Long Island basement in 2025. Now acquired by Stanford Libraries, the 50-pound relic may finally reveal the mechanical and linguistic genius behind a pivotal moment in Chinese tech history. WSJ: Why People Are Buying $8,000 Lifelike Baby Dolls We don't judge what people collect here at Mantel. Just last week we wrote about collectors shelling out nearly $10K on intricate puzzles, remember? But I can't say I understand every collectible. Case in point: The Journal this week wrote about collectors of 'reborn' dolls, which sell for as much as a fancy puzzle! These eerily lifelike dolls, which can cost up to $10,000, have become the center of a devoted community, with collectors treating them like real babies: dressing them, pushing them in strollers, even outfitting them with sound machines and pacifiers. I will say… as the father of a newborn, I love the idea of a baby that doesn't cry… Lastly, huge congratulations to Mantel member @theBoovier, who took the top spot from me on the Mantel Points Leaderboard. I had sat in P1 since we launched the board last year, which was inevitable because, as the first person to join Mantel, I was posting and accruing points long before most of our users had ever heard about the app. I couldn't be happier to get knocked down a rung, as it's a clear sign that our community loves what we built and are as active on it as the team behind the product. And even better, @theBoovier posts nothing but HEAT, always with a story or bit of information behind the piece, and he does it all while being a fun, supportive and positive member of our growing crew. Hats off. Your collection deserves a community. Download Mantel today.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Country star Zack Bryan fires back at 'entitled' teenage fan
has fired back at a young fan who slammed him online for not signing autographs after a concert. The country music superstar, 29, was criticized in a since-deleted TikTok video for not personally greeting his fans following his show at New Jersey 's MetLife Stadium on Saturday. In the video, which was captured by American Songwriter, the teenage fan shared a video of Zach allegedly driving away from the venue in an SUV. She captioned it, 'Zach Bryan driving away from his fans that waited 4 hours to meet him; he didn't even roll down his window to say hi.' Doubling down, she wrote in a separate post, 'We waited 3 hours outside to meet Zach Bryan and he completely blew everyone off and drove away like a jerk.' According to Zach then fired back at the fan in the comments section of her TikTok video. 'You're not entitled after someone plays two and a half hours to a picture or a hello,' he wrote. The musician then added, 'GOMD', which is slang for 'get off my d**k'. While the posts have since been deleted, it hasn't stopped fans from weighing in on the situation. 'He's not wrong. Probably not the greatest response though,' wrote one. 'Zach Bryan was in the right I don't care what anyone says,' added a second. A third commented, 'I highly doubt he knew she was 14. And no one is entitled to meet or see them AFTER the show. They have clocked out and are no longer working, they need to let them live their life.' Another wrote, 'He's not wrong but he didn't have to reply. If anything he could've just said 'I was tired but thanks for coming/hope you enjoyed the show' or something along those lines.' This isn't the first time that Zach has dealt with unruly fans. Last year, the singer was left outraged when a fan tossed an object at him while he was on stage during a concert in Portland. When an audience member seemingly threw a can at his leg, the star halted his performance and questioned the crowd who had thrown the item. 'All right, who threw it?' he asked, in a video per TMZ. 'Let's not be d***s, huh? Throwing stuff at concerts?' Before he resumed the concert, Bryan tossed the can back into the audience. The incident took place just one week after he previously had an item thrown at him on stage. Zach is best known for his hit country singles Something in the Orange and I Remember Everything. He topped the Billboard 200 for the first time in 2023 with his self-titled fourth album.
New York Times
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Allen Iverson isn't writing about practice: What athletes won't sign at The National
Inscriptions spice up your average autographs from athletes and celebrities, and often make those penned items more valuable. At shows like this year's National Sports Collectors Convention, autograph seekers are often willing to pay extra for those added messages. For example, Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor will add an 'LT was a Bad Mother F—er' inscription to go along with a signature from the New York Giants legend for an extra $105 during The National in Rosemont, Illinois next week. Some of the other notable inscriptions being offered include this selection from former Boston Red Sox great David Ortiz: Former NFL running back and 1998 Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams is willing to provide 'one (1) cannabis related inscription up to 3 words' for an extra $49 given his public affinity for marijuana. And with a purchase of an autograph from two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, you'll receive a free autograph from each of his brothers Alex, Kostas, and Thanasis, who will also be signing and posing for photos at the event. Advertisement Conversely, some athletes signing at The National, recognized as the year's biggest sports card and memorabilia show, refuse to inscribe certain phrases or sign specific items and have made it known ahead of time. Allen Iverson isn't signing about 'practice.' You'll also receive a 'Bo No' response if you're looking for a 'Bo Knows' autographed inscription from Bo Jackson. Let's take a glimpse at some of the notable restrictions from signers at the five-day event: Allen Iverson The NBA Hall of Famer and former Philadelphia 76ers legend, won't inscribe 'practice,' referring to his famous 2002 press conference rant. Bo Jackson Jackson's list extends much deeper than the no go for 'Bo Knows.' The 1985 Heisman Trophy winner and former MLB and NFL dual-sport star also won't pen 'Bo Don't Know Diddley' as an inscription, pointing back to his Nike ad campaign featuring Jackson and musician Bo Diddley. Jackson also won't sign the following items: artwork, bat on shoulder pads cards or photos (the result of a lawsuit that was settled between photographer Richard Noble and Nike), Tecmo Bowl items (the result of his more recent deal with EA Sports?), jersey numbers, stat jerseys, Heisman Trophies, Cam Newton or Pat Sullivan (fellow Auburn alums and Heisman winners) items, Tampa Bay items (Jackson was drafted No. 1 overall by Tampa in 1986 but refused to play for them), or his unauthorized biography. Todd Helton The former Colorado Rockies first baseman will not inscribe 'Toddfather' or 'Mr. Rockie.' That said, he will include on all items outside of trading cards a free 'HOF 24' inscription with each autograph. Although Helton leaned into the Toddfather nickname in the past, there doesn't appear to be any examples of him inscribing it on items he's signed over the years. Julius Erving Dr. J won't sign items referring to his on-court fight with Larry Bird during a 76ers-Celtics game in 1984. Erving also won't autograph unlicensed ABA red, white and blue basketballs, either. Roger Clemens The seven-time Cy Young Award winner has no issue inscribing 'The Rocket' — for a fee — on items. But Clemens will not sign items surrounding the Mike Piazza bat incident when the then-Yankees pitcher caught the barrel of a broken bat and threw it back at the then-Mets catcher in Game 2 of the 2000 World Series. Advertisement Albert Pujols Pujols will not sign any type of Hall of Fame items. This includes HOF logo items and/or items already signed only by Hall of Famers. Pujols, a no-brainer HOF selection, will be eligible for the HOF voting in 2028. (Tom Brady doesn't share Pujols' patience. He started inscribing 'HOF 2028' with his autographs back in February, as reported by Cllct.) Roberto Alomar The Hall of Fame second baseman won't autograph any items related to his spitting incident with umpire John Hirschbeck in 1996. Steve Garvey His 1982 Fleer trading card is the lone restricted item the Hall of Fame first baseman will not sign. The reasoning is a bit of legend floating around the internet where Garvey supposedly signed the card for a charity auction and vowed it would be the only time he'd ever sign that particular card. Robin Yount The Hall of Fame Milwaukee Brewers slugger will not inscribe nicknames 'Rockin Robin' or 'The Kid,' a nickname he received when he first hit the Majors as an 18 year old in 1974. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence in all our coverage. When you click or make purchases through our links, we may earn a commission.
