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BIZ BASH: WrestleMania 41: Get a Look at How WWE Took Over Las Vegas for Its Main Event
Earlier this month, WWE hosted WrestleMania 41, a multiday experience where John Cena defeated Cody Rhodes in the main event to win the Undisputed WWE Championship, breaking Ric Flair's record for the most world championships.
YAHOO! SPORTS: Topps announces new Bowman Red Rookie Redemption program
When baseball card collectors rip into packs of 2025 Bowman Baseball next week, your eyes won’t be playing tricks on you.
BLOOMBERG: Fanatics Taps Lewis Hamilton to Power Its Global Expansion Push
Fanatics Inc. is accelerating its push toward international expansion, aiming to grow its collectibles division, hire hundreds of new staff and eventually launch its sports betting business overseas.
THE ATHLETIC: Fanatics begins U.K. trading card push with Lewis Hamilton and massive crowd at London store opening
Four hours before Lewis Hamilton and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin were due to cut the ribbon for Friday’s grand opening of the Fanatics Collectibles London flagship store on Regent Street, over 100 people from the U.K. and Europe were already queuing.
ACTION NETWORK: Bettors Benefit From Fanatics Fair Play After Ja Morant, Russell Westbrook Injuries
In a pair of Western Conference Game 3s on Thursday night, bettors benefited from Fanatics’ Fair Play.
BILLBOARD: Lil Wayne Teams Up With Mitchell & Ness for a ‘Carter VI’-Inspired NFL Collection
To celebrate the 2025 NFL Draft, which takes place in Green Bay on April 24-26, Lil Wayne has teamed up with Mitchel & Ness and the NFL to drop a limited-edition apparel collection that will extend throughout the year.
SPORTICO: Fanatics Adds Glenn Schiffman to Board of Directors
Global sports platform Fanatics has appointed executive vice president and chief financial officer Glenn H. Schiffman to its board of directors, effectively immediately, the company told Sportico.
LOS ANGELES TIMES: Takashi Murakami’s Dodgers Merchandise Collection Debuts for Shohei Ohtani’s Japanese Heritage Night
A month ago Dodgers gear festooned with colorful flowers in the unmistakable designs of acclaimed Japanese artist Takashi Murakami sold out in minutes at a pop-up on Fairfax Avenue.
THE SPORTING TRIBUNE: Fanatics, WWE and Make-A-Wish deliver 'Superstar Experience' ahead of WrestleMania
The Make-A-Wish Foundation and the WWE have long been a perfect match.
CLLCT: Derek Jeter among Yankees legends to join Spike Lee for Fanatics Fest panel
Oscar-winning filmmaker Spike Lee will join a number of baseball icons at a New York Yankees-themed panel later this summer at Fanatics Fest NYC 2025.
FOX NEWS: Cody Rhodes to launch podcast as part of WWE's partnership with Fanatics
Cody Rhodes will host an upcoming podcast as part of WWE’s partnership with Fanatics, the company announced on Tuesday, days before WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas.
YAHOO SPORTS: WWE, Topps unveil WrestleMania Patch and Main Roster Debut Patch programs
The next step in the WWE and Topps licensing agreement was announced on Tuesday, with the sports entertainment and trading card brands partnering on two separate match-used patch programs.
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED: Francisco Lindor Signs Exclusive Deal with Topps
Announced via social media today, Topps has signed Francisco Lindor to an exclusive card and memorabilia deal.
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED: Commanders’ Jayden Daniels set to join NFL QB legends at special event
The Washington Commanders have already been extremely active this offseason, making splash trades and free-agent signings as they look to hunt down the Philadelphia Eagles as the best team in the NFC.
DAILY FACEOFF: Capitals’ Ovechkin sets single-day NHL record for merchandise on day of goal No. 895
The most goals in an NHL career wasn’t the only record the GR8 broke this weekend.
SPORTS BUSINESS JOURNAL: Fanatics leans into AI to improve merchandise sales
Justin Tsai doesn’t expect artificial intelligence to fix everything. “I’m not walking around with a big AI stick looking to use it,” joked the chief product officer for Fanatics Commerce.
ESPN: Rare rookie card of Pirates' Paul Skenes fetches $1.11M at auction
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes' 2024 Topps Chrome Update MLB debut patch autograph card sold for a stunning $1.11 million, including buyer's premium, on Thursday.
SPORTICO: MLB Tokyo Series Marks Biggest-Selling Event in Fanatics History
The Shohei Ohtani (and more) effect was strong for Fanatics during MLB’s two-game, season-opening Tokyo Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs.
GAMING AMERICA: Fanatics Sportsbook teams up with Jalen Rose for March Madness ad campaign
Fanatics Sportsbook as partnered with basketball legend Jalen Rose on an “Embrace the Chaos” ad campaign for March Madness.
TMZ: Shohei Ohtani Signs Special Murakami Cards... Ahead Of Tokyo Series
Shohei Ohtani and Takashi Murakami teamed up to autograph some highly coveted baseball cards ahead of the MLB Tokyo Series ... and it goes without saying, these pieces of cardboard are going to be insanely valuable.
