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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Almost Friday Media and Fanatics Sportsbook Partner To Launch Season Two of Glory Daze with Johnny Manziel
Maxx Crosby Will Be Manziel's First Guest NEW YORK, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Almost Friday Media and Fanatics Sportsbook today announced the launch of season two of 'Glory Daze,' a weekly podcast hosted by Heisman Trophy Winner Johnny Manziel. 'Glory Daze' with Johnny Manziel is an interview series from Almost Friday Media that celebrates and explores the most nostalgic eras in sports. On 'Glory Daze,' Manziel, a former first round pick, sits down to have authentic conversations with some of the most iconic and legendary names in sports as they share never-before-heard stories, discuss their career-defining moments, and much more. The first episode of the new season of 'Glory Daze' will feature Las Vegas Raiders Defensive End Maxx Crosby and will be available on June 12th via all podcast platforms. The first season of 'Glory Daze' was a huge success and featured conversations with sports icons like Matt Leinart, LeSean McCoy, Greg Oden, Patrick Peterson, Michael Vick and Vince Young. As part of the partnership with Fanatics Sportsbook, Johnny Football will transform into 'Johnny FanCash' during live Fanatics Sportsbook ad reads and one-of-a-kind giveaways. Each week, 'Johnny FanCash' will collaborate with Fanatics Sportsbook on content and Manziel will make picks each week on the Fanatics Sportsbook, available on iOS and Android. In addition, Manziel will record an episode of Glory Daze in front of a live audience at Fanatics Fest NYC, an immersive sports festival where sports, culture, and collecting collide. Fanatics Fest NYC will take place at the Javits Center in New York City from June 20-22 and tickets are on sale at starting at $20 for kids and $60 for adults. "This season we talk to athletes still in the glory daze, former athletes, and even notable fans,' said Manziel. 'Having been through some unforgettable moments myself, I know how important it is to share the real stories behind what fans saw on the field. We've lined up some amazing guests who have those same experiences - career-defining moments that fans still talk about today. This season is all about going deeper into those stories and connecting with the fans who remember these glory days just as vividly as we do. It's about celebrating the moments that shaped the sports we love." New Episodes of Glory Daze will drop every Thursday at 12 PM ET across all podcast platforms and Johnny Manziel's Youtube Channel. For previews and episode highlights please follow the Glory Daze social channels @glorydazepod on IG, X and Tiktok. Must be 21+. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER About Fanatics Betting and GamingLaunched in 2021, Fanatics Betting and Gaming is the online and retail sports betting subsidiary of Fanatics, a global digital sports platform. The Fanatics Sportsbook, now the fastest growing sportsbook in America*, is available to 95% of the addressable online sports bettor market in the U.S. Fanatics Casino is currently available online in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Fanatics Betting and Gaming operates twenty-two retail sports betting locations, including the only sportsbook inside an NFL stadium at Northwest Stadium. Fanatics Betting and Gaming is headquartered in New York with offices in Denver, Leeds and Dublin. About Almost Friday MediaAlmost Friday Media is a media studio and content network created by brothers Max, Jack, and Sam Barrett in November 2019. The company originated as the viral Instagram account @ and has quickly expanded to 25+ brands and creators, delivering over 1.5 billion impressions every quarter to it's 25+ million followers. Almost Friday creates relatable content that stems from the relationships we have with our friends. We've capitalized on a need for coming-of-age comedy by creating incredible communities based around sports, culture, and comedy that is positive, inclusive, and says 'we're all in this together'. * Based on compiled data from state regulators evaluating sportsbooks comprising 98.5% of the market, as of February 2025. Contact: Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
DICK'S Sporting Goods Signs On As the Official Sporting Goods Retail Partner of Fanatics Fest NYC
Originally published on DICK'S Sporting Goods Newsroom PITTSBURGH, June 11, 2025 /3BL/ -- DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) and Fanatics announced that DICK'S will serve as the Official Sporting Goods Retail Partner of this year's Fanatics Fest NYC, which takes place from June 20-22 at the Javits Center. As part of this deal, DICK'S will also serve as the Presenting Partner of the Fanatics Fest Kids Zone. 'After just one year, Fanatics Fest has become a major sports culture event,' said Emily Silver, Chief Marketing and Athlete Experience Officer at DICK'S. 'As a company rooted in sport and experience, we could not be more thrilled to join Fanatics Fest and bring sport-centered moments to life for collectors and fans.' The DICK'S Sporting Goods footprint at Fanatics Fest will be on the main show floor. DICK'S brand ambassador, and one of the world's biggest streamers and content creators, IShowSpeed, will stop by to film content for his recently announced 'Speed Goes Pro' YouTube series, which is produced in partnership with DICK'S Sporting Goods. Some of the other fan experiences will include: Fanatics Games 'As we quickly approach this summer's Fanatics Fest NYC, we're thrilled to level up and bring on DICK'S Sporting Goods as a collaborative on-site partner,' said Lance Fensterman, CEO of Fanatics Events. 'DICK'S shares a commitment to providing lasting consumer experiences and their presence in 2025 will add a new element throughout the weekend – enhancing the festival's atmosphere and creating incredible memories for attendees of all ages.' Additionally, at the Fanatics Fest Kids Zone, DICK'S, in partnership with Nike, GameChanger and RCX Sports, will give kids an opportunity to join open play activities, participate in combine-style training, and meet some of their favorite professional athletes. Fanatics Fest is an immersive, interactive festival where fans come together to celebrate their passions and gain exposure into new areas of the sports and collecting ecosystem. Based on the incredible success of the first year, the 2025 event features a larger space inside the Javits Center, where fans can expect a more expansive schedule of live, on-site programming, panels and discussions; larger superstores and autograph zones; a much wider array of exclusive collabs and products; more space for league and brand activations; and a larger trading card and collectibles exhibit. For information on Fanatics Fest and to purchase tickets for the event, please visit About DICK'S Sporting GoodsDICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) creates confidence and excitement by inspiring, supporting and personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, the leading omni-channel retailer serves athletes and outdoor enthusiasts in more than 850 DICK'S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Public Lands and Going Going Gone! stores, online, and through the DICK'S mobile app. DICK'S also owns and operates DICK'S House of Sport and Golf Galaxy Performance Center, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile platform for live streaming, scheduling, communications and scorekeeping. Driven by its belief that sports have the power to change lives, DICK'S has been a longtime champion for youth sports and, together with its Foundation, has donated millions of dollars to support under-resourced teams and athletes through the Sports Matter program and other community-based initiatives. Additional information about DICK'S business, corporate giving and employment opportunities can be found on and on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X. About Fanatics EventsFanatics Events is building the largest network of sports and collector fan events around the world, offering fans the opportunity to come together in-person to celebrate all aspects of fandom—collectibles, memorabilia, fashion, music, and entertainment—and participate in unique fan experiences. Fanatics Events is uniquely positioned to innovate the live and special events space by offering integrated, personalized, and immersive fan experiences—uniting fans for a common purpose, creating connections, offering a sense of identity and community across generations, and maximizing the presence and reach for Fanatics partners. Media ContactDICK'S Sporting Goods – [email protected] Fanatics – Brandon Williams, [email protected] Category: Company SOURCE DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from DICK'S Sporting Goods
Fibre2Fashion
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fibre2Fashion
Dick's teams up with Fanatics Fest NYC as official retail partner
DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) and Fanatics announced that DICK'S will serve as the Official Sporting Goods Retail Partner of this year's Fanatics Fest NYC, which takes place from June 20-22 at the Javits Center. As part of this deal, DICK'S will also serve as the Presenting Partner of the Fanatics Fest Kids Zone. "After just one year, Fanatics Fest has become a major sports culture event," said Emily Silver, Chief Marketing and Athlete Experience Officer at DICK'S . "As a company rooted in sport and experience, we could not be more thrilled to join Fanatics Fest and bring sport-centered moments to life for collectors and fans." Dick's Sporting Goods joins Fanatics Fest NYC 2025 (June 20â€'22) as Official Sporting Goods Retail Partner and Presenting Partner of the Kids Zone. Highlights include athlete meet-and-greets, giveaways, batting and golf challenges, and live content with IShowSpeed. In partnership with Nike, kids can enjoy open play and training sessions with pro athlete appearances. The DICK'S Sporting Goods footprint at Fanatics Fest will be on the main show floor. DICK'S brand ambassador, and one of the world's biggest streamers and content creators, IShowSpeed, will stop by to film content for his recently announced "Speed Goes Pro" YouTube series, which is produced in partnership with DICK'S Sporting Goods. Some of the other fan experiences will include: A public viewing of the one-of-one Paul Skenes Topps MLB Debut Patch card, which will be displayed in a replica Collectors Club House, a new collectors' space found in select DICK'S House of Sport stores featuring trading cards and memorabilia experiences. Competitions in HitTrax batting cages and golf bays with TrackMan simulators, including a Closest to the Pin contest, with special guest IShowSpeed, as part of Fanatics Games. Giveaways including autographed sports memorabilia, and more. Complimentary athlete appearances with meet and greet opportunities. Access to live podcast tapings from shows hosted by top names in sport. "As we quickly approach this summer's Fanatics Fest NYC, we're thrilled to level up and bring on DICK'S Sporting Goods as a collaborative on-site partner," said Lance Fensterman, CEO of Fanatics Events . "DICK'S shares a commitment to providing lasting consumer experiences and their presence in 2025 will add a new element throughout the weekend – enhancing the festival's atmosphere and creating incredible memories for attendees of all ages." Additionally, at the Fanatics Fest Kids Zone, DICK'S, in partnership with Nike, GameChanger and RCX Sports, will give kids an opportunity to join open play activities, participate in combine-style training, and meet some of their favorite professional athletes. Fanatics Fest is an immersive, interactive festival where fans come together to celebrate their passions and gain exposure into new areas of the sports and collecting ecosystem. Based on the incredible success of the first year, the 2025 event features a larger space inside the Javits Center, where fans can expect a more expansive schedule of live, on-site programming, panels and discussions; larger superstores and autograph zones; a much wider array of exclusive collabs and products; more space for league and brand activations; and a larger trading card and collectibles exhibit. Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RM)
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fanatics Fest NYC announces exclusive Topps Chrome Cactus Jack set
Shohei Ohtani will be one of the players featured in the Topps Chrome Baseball collaboration with Cactus Jack. (Credit: Fanatics) Fanatics Fest NYC announced its third and final trading card exclusive Friday with a collaboration between Topps Chrome Baseball and musician Travis Scott's Cactus Jack brand. The release will only be available in-person at Fanatics Fest on Friday, June 20. The three-day show will take place at the Javits Center from June 20-22. Advertisement ATTEND FANATICS FEST NYC: According to Fanatics, the set will feature 50 total subjects made up of 49 top MLB players as well as Scott. Shohei Ohtani, Paul Skenes, Roki Sasaki and James Wood are among the included players. Hobby boxes of 2025 Topps Chrome Baseball x Cactus Jack will retail for $500 and contain two packs per box and four cards per pack. Parallels range from Gold Refractors /50, Orange Refractors /25, Black Refractors /10, Red Refractors /5 and the Superfractor 1/1. The Cactus Jack drop is the third exclusive trading card set that will only be available in-person at Fanatics Fest, joining a 2025 Topps Series 2 Baseball set and a 2025 Topps Formula 1 set. Advertisement The collaboration with Scott's Cactus Jack brand is the third for Fanatics over the last year following an exclusive trading card set at last year's Fanatics Fest NYC and the 2025 Topps Chrome WWE Cactus Jack WrestleMania set, which was only available to WWE World attendees in April. The first Fanatics Fest collaboration with Scott saw significant secondary-market movement immediately after release, with some collectors paying upward of 500% of the original retail price for sealed boxes. Ben Burrows is a reporter and editor for cllct, the premier company for collectible culture. He was previously the Collectibles Editor at Sports Illustrated. You can follow him on X and Instagram @benmburrows.
Business Wire
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Funko Announces Agreement With WNBA, Celebrating Women's Basketball Fandom
EVERETT, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Funko, Inc. (Nasdaq: FNKO), a leading pop culture lifestyle brand announces an agreement with the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) to launch its first-ever WNBA player Pop! figures, bringing four of the league's biggest stars to its iconic collectible lineup. This agreement reflects Funko's ongoing commitment to celebrating the growing influence of women's sports. We believe fandom has no boundaries and we are incredibly excited about this relationship. The recent rapid rise of the WNBA, the power of its players as engaging brand ambassadors, and its passionate fanbase are a testament to the power of sports culture. Share Set to launch for pre-sale on May 14, prior to the tip-off of the WNBA regular season, this initial wave of collectibles will feature A'ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces), Angel Reese (Chicago Sky), Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty), and Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever). 'At Funko, we believe fandom has no boundaries and we are incredibly excited about this relationship,' said Cynthia Williams, CEO of Funko. 'The recent rapid rise of the WNBA, the power of its players as engaging brand ambassadors, and its passionate fanbase are a testament to the power of sports culture. Bringing these trailblazing athletes to our Pop! lineup is not just about collectibles—it's about celebrating the energy, talent, and influence of women's basketball.' The WNBA Pop! collection marks a major milestone in Funko's expansion into reaching sports fans and collectors, which has already seen the successful launch of NBA Pop! Yourself and an exciting NBA Crossover Activation. With upcoming activations tied to events across the basketball fandom, which include the NBA Finals and Fanatics Fest NYC, Funko is committed to remaining at the forefront of fan culture and delivering unique ways for collectors to engage with their favorite sports. For more information and to stay updated on the latest reveals, visit and follow Funko on TikTok, X, and Instagram. ABOUT FUNKO Funko is a leading global pop culture lifestyle brand, with a diverse collection of brands, including Funko, Loungefly, and Mondo, and an industry-leading portfolio of licenses. Funko delivers industry-defining products that span vinyl figures, micro-collectibles, fashion accessories, apparel, plush, action toys, high-end art, music and digital collectibles, many of which are at the forefront of the growing Kidult economy. Through these products, which include the iconic original Pop! line, Bitty Pop!, and Pop! Yourself, Funko inspires fans across the globe to express their passions, build community, and have fun. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Washington state, Funko has offices, retail locations, operations, and licensed partnerships in major consumer geographies across the globe. Learn more at and and follow us on TikTok, X, and Instagram.
