Clemente Lisi

Clemente Lisi

Clemente Lisi is a writer and editor with nearly three decades of experience. You can follow him at x.com/ClementeLisi.

Topps Emanate Hockey 2025
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Is Topps Making Hockey Cards Again?

Why a new product called Emanate is raising eyebrows

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Mar 9, 2025; Uncasville, CT, USA; UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) drives the ball against Villanova Wildcats guard Dani Ceseretti (24) in the first half at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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Panini Releases Paige Bueckers Instant Cards

Panini has released a series of Instant Cards featuring UConn star Paige Bueckers to spotlight her performance in the Big East Tournament championship game.

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Mar 16, 2025; Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) gestures before the game against the Hanshin Tigers at Tokyo Dome. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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PSA Grades These Players Cards the Most

Among both active and retired players, Ohtani is the No. 2 most-collected baseball player ever

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Mar 10, 2025; Uncasville, CT, USA; UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) reacts after a play against the Creighton Bluejays in the first half at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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Panini Honors UConn Basketball With First-Ever Trading Card Set

The announcement comes just in time for March Madness

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Mar 7, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots the puck against the Detroit Red Wings in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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3 Affordable Ovechkin Rookie Card Options

The Russian star is just nine goals away from Gretzky's all-time goals recor

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Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi shows off her three WNBA Championship rings during ceremonies at the season opener on June 5, 2015, at US Airways Center in Phoenix.
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Panini Releases Instant Cards Commemorating Diana Taurasi's Career

The hoops star announced her retirement from the WNBA at age 42

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Mar 3, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini (71) skates during warm up before a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Celebrini-mania Takes Over The Hockey Hobby With Release Of UD Series 2

Macklin Celebrini's rookie cards have soared in value this month as collectors gobble up his newly-released Young Guns cards.

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2024-25 Series 2 Hockey released March 5
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2024-25 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey: A Guide

The set features top rookies, numbered inserts and throwback Young Guns cards

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118163 BERGEN; RIDGEWOOD 10/20/2013Hockey Hall of Famer, Bobby Orr greeted fans with a smile and a handshake at Bookends in Ridgewood where he autographed his new book. Sunday, October 20, 2013. STAFF PHOTO BY; KEVIN R. WEXLER118163 BERGEN; RIDGEWOOD 10/20/2013Hockey Hall of Famer, Bobby Orr greeted fans with a smile and a handshake at Bookends in Ridgewood where he autographed his new book. Sunday, October 20, 2013. STAFF PHOTO BY; KEVIN R. WEXLER
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Upper Deck Expands Partnership With NHL Legend Bobby Orr

The deal makes him an exclusive spokesman for his collectibles and memorabilia

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2025 Topps Series 1 Baseball
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Topps Series 1 Baseball: Where Can I Buy The Flagship Set

The set marks the release of the first Topps card product of the year

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Sep 28, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) smiles as he walks off the field after the second inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Paul Skenes Rookie Cards You Can Buy For $5

Some affordable options for collecting the Pirates pitching ace

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JULY 31, 2008. Roger Federer, defending champion was upset by Ivo Karlovic in the Western and Southern Financial Group Masters. Federer lost to Karlovic, 6-7,6-4,6-7. Federer won the tournament in 2007 and 2005 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason. Photo shot Thursday July 31,2008.The Enquirer/Cara Owsley
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Federer’s 2004 Wimbledon-Winning Racket Fetches $118k At Auction

The rare piece of tennis memorabilia even features an autograph to Anna Wintour

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