#CardCorner: 1987 Topps Tony Phillips
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Sat, 2026-06-27 10:43
Comfortable at almost any position on the diamond, Tony Phillips was also one of the most disciplined hitters of his time and drew 100-or-more walks in five seasons.
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He played more than 250 games at four different positions on the diamond, becoming one of the most successful utility players the game has known.
But Tony Phillips was also a World Series champion who totaled five seasons with a...
#Shortstops: Bobbleheads and Beyond
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Thu, 2026-06-25 13:30
Ichiro’s ascendant career proved Japanese players could make a name for themselves both on the field and in the global marketplace.
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On Oct. 1, 2004, an entire stadium waited to see if Ichiro Suzuki would break the 84-year-old Major League Baseball record for hits in a single season. “Ichiro! 257” banners fluttered in the stands. Family members of then-recor...
The Golden State Warriors may not be finished reshaping their frontcourt after agreeing to bring back veteran center Al Horford. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Thursday that Horford declined his player option and intends to sign a new two-year, $14 million contract to remain with the Warriors. The deal will make Horford just the 13th player […]
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The Detroit Lions had a truly disappointing 2025 season. Detroit went 9-8 and missed the playoffs after securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC just one season before. Now the Lions have no excuses ahead of the 2026 season, at least on the offensive side of the ball. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell ranked every skill […]
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If the WNBA isn’t going to roll out the red carpet for Caitlin Clark, then Boomer Esiason thinks she should take her talents elsewhere. After a very physical game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever earlier in the week, their second bout Wednesday night was no different, leading to an injury for Clark. After…
After six years with the Charlotte Hornets, LaMelo Ball has been traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. That wasn’t necessarily in the point guard’s plans when the offseason begun. Ball was looking towards building on what Charlotte had built up until that point, via Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of the Stein Line. Now, his focus […]
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Veteran CB Kenny Moore II is an unrestricted free agent after the Colts granted his release earlier this offseason, as they felt a fresh start was best for both sides. Appearing on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Moore spoke about what he’s looking for in his next destination. He was clear about his desire to play for […]
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The U.S. Men’s National Team clinched its spot in the World Cup knockout stage with a game to spare. But thanks to the seeding formula FIFA implemented for its first 48-team field, the USMNT won’t know its round-of-32 opponent for sure until near the end of group stage play. For now, American fans will have […]
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This week over at The Athletic, they are looking back at college football in the 90s. One of the pieces they published was “The 90 things we miss about college football in the 90s“. Now we’re not going to do 90, but how about nine things this guy misses about Syracuse Football in the 90s, […]
The pressure is on Rudi Garcia’s team. We look ahead to Saturday’s Group G contest at the FIFA World Cup with our New Zealand vs Belgium prediction and preview.
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NBA free agency starts June 30 at 6 p.m. ET, when teams can begin negotiating with upcoming free agents from other teams. Players can begin signing contracts on July 6 at 12:01 p.m. ET, according to the NBA’s official 2026-27 key dates calendar.That means the first wave of free agency is usually about reported agreements, […]
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After years of pouring his time, sweat, and passion into the game, Nick Saban has already made his name on the sidelines of the Alabama Crimson Tide, but his latest honor has put him in the global spotlight. And while fans everywhere are celebrating the achievement, no one seems prouder than his daughter, who has […]
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage is winding down, as we enter Thursday, June 25, with a whopping six games on the schedule throughout the night. Among the teams in action on Thursday night is the United States. After…
The New York Yankees have been without Aaron Judge since the end of May. Despite that, Paul Goldschmidt has put the team on his back, and the Yankees are still in first place. While they are still in first, there is worry that the Yankees could still need more help, but it will not be Tarik […]
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The New York Yankees may have a decision to make on shortstop Anthony Volpe, who has actually played well over the last month or so. While the power is down for Volpe, he’s putting the ball in play much more and is a much better situational hitter this season, but how long will it last? […]
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Central defender Piero Hincapie is now, officially, a football player for Arsenal FC. Just a few hours ago, the club announced that the 24-year-old’s loan arrangement has been converted into a permanent deal. He now becomes the North London side’s first signing of the summer, as he moves over from Bayer Leverkusen on a fee […]
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“I still want to be involved in the organization and still want to be a part of it.” Jason Kelce said back in 2024, a couple of months before announcing his retirement after playing 13 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. And while the former NFL center has since become an ESPN analyst, Kelce has always […]
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Corentin Moutet swore seven times in a live BBC interview at Queens. He was aware of what he was doing and continued to do it even after being told to stop, and as a result, the ATP fined him $40,000. However, former world No.1, Andy Roddick, believes that the entire situation is far from being […]
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The Philadelphia Flyers have finally got in the chaos of what has been the NHL trade market this week. And it’s sending veteran forward Garnet Hathaway to the Florida Panthers in a deal that involves multiple draft picks.
Announced by the team on Thursday morning, the Flyers have sent Garnet Hathaway to the Panthers, along with their 2026 sixth-round pick, in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick, and a 2027 fourth-round pick. The Flyers are also retaining 50% of Hathaway’s salary.
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The Charlotte Hornets have had a busy Thursday morning. They kicked things off by trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Hornets are planning to build around other young stars on the roster such as Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel. Coby White is another impactful player who can help the team for years to […]
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The Toronto Maple Leafs made a significant move earlier this offseason when they traded goaltender Joseph Woll to the Philadelphia Flyers. This was after the 27-year-old goalie was the subject of trade rumors following the Maple Leafs’ disappointing 2025-26 season.Now, after trading Woll, the Maple Leafs are being viewed as a potential match for one […]
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After a strong performance for the Charlotte Hornets to close the 2025-26 season, Coby White is returning to the club in free agency.
Which teams have already secured their spot in the knockouts for the 2026 World Cup, who is heading home early, and whose fate is still up in the air?
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The Dallas Stars have been right on the precipice of a Stanley Cup Finals appearance for a number of years now, but every time they get close, they just fall at one of the final hurdles.They’ve mainly achieved the success that they’ve had due to their veteran core and elite level goaltending, but as players […]
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