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The 2013 Bowman Chrome Draft Pick Autographs Superfractor, a one-of-one with Judge's autograph graded BGS 9.5 Gem Mint and a perfect 10 signature, tops all modern baseball cards, beating Mike Trout's $3.936 million mark from 2020. This puts Judge alongside legends like Honus Wagner, Babe Ruth, and Mickey Mantle as only the fourth player with a card over $5 million, landing it in the top 10 all-time sports card sales. The card's value skyrocketed from $161,130 in 2020 to this record, fueled by Judge's MVP win, 52-homer rookie season, and 2024 World Series run with the Yankees. Collectors cheered the milestone while debating physical cards versus blockchain alternatives.

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A single Aaron Judge rookie card, graded near-perfect, just changed hands for $5.2 million in a private Fanatics deal. It's the kind of sale that has collectors dreaming big.

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On the Bussin' With The Boys podcast recorded February 17, Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper argued MLB demands the best athletes, citing the split-second challenge of squaring up elite pitching and nodding to Deion Sanders' dual-sport experience. Fans and athletes agreed on hitting's brutal physics, with averages around .240, while critics highlighted football's physical toll, MMA's broad skills, hockey's grind, and boxing's demands. The debate comes as Harper, fresh off a .261 season and NLDS struggles, eyes a strong 2026 amid questions about his superstar edge against rivals like Ohtani and Judge.

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Bryce Harper leaned into the mic and declared baseball the toughest sport to play—'and it's not even close.' He spotlighted the nightmare of hitting a 100 mph fastball from pitchers like Paul Skenes.

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During CBS coverage of UConn's Elite Eight win over Duke, a segment on forward Alex Karaban—whose parents fled Belarus and Ukraine—moved Barkley to speak out. He distinguished between 'amazing immigrants' like the Karabans, who built new lives, and criminals, calling the broad crackdown under the Trump administration a 'travesty and a disgrace.' Fans split sharply: some accused him of politicizing March Madness, others praised his honesty, while a group of Black users objected to his claim that immigrants built America.

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Charles Barkley got emotional on CBS, praising UConn's Alex Karaban and his immigrant parents while slamming the harsh treatment of law-abiding families in America.

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Tennessee's Rick Barnes threw his full support behind Justin Gainey, a NC State alum and point guard from 1996-2000, calling him ready to lead any program including the Wolfpack. Gainey, who's helped Tennessee to top defenses and SEC titles as defensive coordinator, is interviewing after Will Wade's abrupt exit to LSU following a $4 million buyout. Barnes praised Gainey's game sense, recruiting skills, player bonds, and NIL savvy, while insiders see him as the passionate homecoming fit NC State fans want.

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Rick Barnes lit up a press conference with a ringing endorsement for his associate coach Justin Gainey, the ultimate NC State loyalist eyeing the Wolfpack's head job.

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The Bloomington native and Indiana baseball alum made the bold claim during a World Baseball Classic interview ahead of Team USA's final. New coach Curt Cignetti guided the Hoosiers to a perfect 16-0 season, their first national title, sealed by a 27-21 win over No. 10 Miami on Jan. 19. Schwarber, who helped end the Cubs' 108-year World Series drought in 2016, beamed about the ecstatic atmosphere and surprised turnout of Indiana fans, drawing cheers from Hoosiers and nods for his honesty even as rivals pushed back with their own favorites.

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Poolside in Miami, Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber lit up with a grin, naming Indiana Hoosiers football's national championship as the top U.S. sports moment ever.

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Team USA advanced to the 2026 World Baseball Classic final with a 2-1 win over the Dominican Republic at LoanDepot Park in Miami, highlighted by Caminero's record-setting solo shot in the second—their 15th homer of the tournament—and a heated celebration that drew criticism from some U.S. fans for lacking sportsmanship. The U.S. responded with two homers in the fourth and locked it down with strong pitching, including Paul Skenes and Mason Miller's controversial final strikeout. Fans clashed over the Dominican flair versus American 'unwritten rules,' underscoring baseball's global styles as Team USA chases a third straight title.

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Junior Caminero's 401-foot homer sparked wild Dominican dugout dances that thrilled the crowd but divided baseball fans online.

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The Texas Longhorns play the Texas A&M Aggies in the decisive third game of their baseball rivalry series, known as the Lone Star Showdown finale, at UFCU Disch-Falk Field. The game features early home runs by the Aggies, strikeouts by Sims, double plays, and defensive plays. It is broadcast on ESPNU, moving to ESPN.

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Rodríguez, a former Maduro ally sworn in January 5 after the January 3 'Operation Absolute Resolve' captured Maduro, appointed Gustavo González López on March 18 to replace Vladimir Padrino López. López, sanctioned by the US since 2019 for overseeing torture and arbitrary detentions at places like El Helicoide prison, drew fire from Democrats like Senator Chris Murphy and online critics who mocked the US intervention. While Trump praised the oil deals and stability under Rodríguez, analysts see the move as her consolidating control over security forces amid Chavista tensions, with elections still distant and human rights concerns persisting.

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Three months after a US raid toppled Nicolás Maduro, acting president Delcy Rodríguez picked a sanctioned ex-intelligence chief for defense minister—sparking outrage over his record of abuses.

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The Premier League match at Vitality Stadium's 11,307-seat ground stayed goalless at halftime, with solid saves from keepers Senne Lammens and Djordje Petrovic. Viewers raged about the low, zoomed-in camera angle that barely showed half the pitch, calling it brainless, satanic, and one of football's worst. The issue stems from the stadium's small size and low stands, a gripe echoing since 2014 that flares up for every Sky Sports Bournemouth home game. Expansion plans to 20,000 seats might raise the TV gantry and improve views someday.

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Fans tuning into Bournemouth's home clash with Manchester United couldn't look past the broadcast feed. That super-tight camera made the pitch look tiny, sparking endless complaints online.

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LSU fired coach Matt McMahon and brought back Will Wade, who left NC State after one season despite delivering a 20-14 record, ACC Tournament appearance, and first NCAA bid since 2019. Wade, previously ousted from LSU in 2022 over a recruiting scandal, signed a seven-year, $30 million deal after LSU paid his $4 million buyout. NC State fans fumed at the abrupt email departure, prompting quick interviews with Josh Schertz and alumnus Justin Gainey, while LSU supporters chanted 'welcome home.'

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LSU welcomed back Will Wade with a dramatic video calling him 'The General' in revolutionary war garb, promising discipline and wins on the purple carpet.

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The 35-year-old veteran signed with Houston after three seasons in Minnesota, where his batting struggled at .189 but his defense stayed strong with plus-5 runs saved. He joins spring training camp after playing for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, providing depth behind starter Yainer Díaz amid a thin backup situation. Fans shared parade photos and optimism, seeing it as a savvy, low-risk move with his championship experience from that 2022 title run.

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Christian Vázquez, who caught every pitch of Houston's combined no-hitter in the 2022 World Series, is back with the Astros on a minor-league contract.

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The streaming service tapped Matt Vasgersian for play-by-play, with Elle Duncan hosting, Lauren Shehadi reporting, and analysts including Pujols, Anthony Rizzo, Hunter Pence, and Sabathia for the March 25 Yankees-Giants showdown at Oracle Park. It's Netflix's debut under a three-year Opening Night deal, airing exclusively at 8 p.m. ET before the full season slate. Fans cheered the heavy hitters but questioned Kreischer's contributor role, sparking memes and debates amid spring training excitement.

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Netflix pulled together baseball legends like CC Sabathia and Albert Pujols for its first live MLB game, but comedian Bert Kreischer's inclusion has fans scratching their heads.

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