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Shohei Ohtani card sells for $11 million, becomes third-most-expensive sports card
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Matthew Allen, known in the trading card world as “Shyne,” became entranced the moment he laid eyes on the Shohei Ohtani 2026 Topps Chrome Back-to-Back dual Gold Logoman dual patch autographed card.
When High School Sports Aren't For Everyone
Sports are a familiar and traditional part of high schools in the U.S. They build (or reveal) character and yield numerous social, emotional, and cognitive benefits. But while we may think of high school sports as providing opportunities to all…
The National 2026 live updates: Latest from today's National Sports Collectors Convention outside Chicago
If the lines outside the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center on Wednesday were any indication, plenty of you have already arrived in the Chicago area for the National Sports Collectors Convention. But for collectors who couldn't make it —…
Rosanna Law tours HKBU creative arts and sports facilities
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui visited Hong Kong Baptist University on Wednesday to learn about its latest developments in creative arts, art technology and sports science. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The…
In a sport obsessed by money, is Gianni Infantino's indecent proposal really such a surprise?
When Gianni Infantino looks in the mirror, what does he see? How does he feel as he returns to his seat on the private jet provided by one of FIFA's sponsors? What goes through his mind as he pulls a napkin over his lap at Cipriani and carries on…
Breaking down FIFA's stake sale, how it compares to other sports and whether it's necessary
The news on Tuesday, first reported by the Financial Times, that FIFA is preparing to sell off part of its commercial operations spread shock and outrage across the sporting world. Football's world governing body plans to sell a 21 per cent slice…
Senate adjourns without scheduling vote Protect College Sports Act
The U.S. Senate adjourned for the week Thursday without scheduling a vote for a wide-sweeping college sports bill, making it increasingly unlikely that the floundering legislative effort will move forward this summer despite a flurry of…
Chelsea news: Lacroix signing analysis - BBC Sport
Mexence Lacroix had been on a shortlist of centre-back options since it became clear Chelsea's defence was underperforming and that they needed more physicality and leadership in their back line. Although former Manchester City defender John Stones…
BBC Sport weekly quiz: Cricket controversy and Cucurella
So much has happened over the past seven days, including controversy in village cricket, the start of the Commonwealth Games and the end of the Tour de France. About 5% of quizzers got full marks in last week's edition. Will you make the grade this…
Jake Paul's MVP, PFL team up in 'landmark' combat sports merger
Jake Paul and MVP Promotions have taken another landmark step into MMA, as the company announced it is merging with the PFL on Thursday. The move will shift the PFL and its operations under the MVP Promotions umbrella, forming one combat sports…
WPBL secures media rights deal with ESPN and Scripps Sports Network for inaugural season
The Women's Pro Baseball League has secured a media rights deal with ESPN and the Scripps Sports Network to air regular-season and postseason games in its inaugural campaign, the league announced ahead of its debut on Saturday. ESPN will be the…
Heatwaves and sports events drive record demand for cash on high streets
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Heatwaves and sports events have driven a record demand…
Commonwealth Games 2026: How are para-sports adapted & how does classification work?
Katharine Sharpe BBC Sport senior journalist Unlike other multi-sport events such as the Olympics, para-sports are fully integrated into the Commonwealth Games instead of being held as a separate event. Of the 10 sports taking place at Glasgow…
European soccer's governing body flips sport upside down with boycott of FIFA, future World Cups
The 2030 World Cup may be missing many of soccer's global powerhouses, with UEFA's announcement that it will be boycotting FIFA. FIFA, the sport's global governing body, recently published proposed details of a company titled FIFA Forward…
BBC Sport quiz: Who am I? Guess The Hundred star cricketer No 10
Welcome to a cricket edition of our Who am I? game. The rules are simple. For each day of The Hundred, there's a cricketer, taking part in this year's tournament, who we want you to identify in as few attempts as possible. After each wrong guess…
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