The 2026 MLB Trade Deadline delivered its usual mix of hope and heartbreak — the Dodgers loaded up on Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, the Red Sox rode a historic July into an aggressive buying spree, and the Tigers shocked fans by dealing away their ace. See which teams came out ahead, which ones left fans uneasy, and where a certain future Hall of Famer landed in the mix.

Five football legends are heading to Canton this August. From Drew Brees' Super Bowl XLIV masterclass to Adam Vinatieri's iconic "Snow Bowl" kick, take a look at the careers that earned the 2026 class its place among the game's all-time greats.

June on Pristine LIVE! was basically a Michael Jordan showcase — four MJ cards in the top 10, including two rookie cards that combined for over $105,000. But Jordan wasn't the only one turning heads. Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jackie Robinson, Hank Aaron, and a promising young Raiders QB also made the list. See all 10 sales from June 2026.

From a $100,000 fake memorabilia purchase to a $350 million hologram scheme, sports collecting has always had a counterfeit problem. We break down five of the biggest forgery scandals in hobby history — and how each one reshaped the way collectors verify what's real.

Nearly a century of Midsummer Classic history, one unforgettable moment per decade — from Babe Ruth's first All-Star home run to Shohei Ohtani's historic two-way debut. Plus: the record-setting memorabilia sales behind the legends.

Every June, mock drafts flood the internet. Scouts break down film. Analysts debate ceilings and floors. This isn't one of those. Instead, we handed the picks to a different group of evaluators — sports card collectors. Here's what the hobby's buying decisions say about the 2026 NBA Draft class.

From a century-old Ty Cobb tobacco card to a one-of-one Shohei Ohtani Foilfractor, May was a big month on Pristine LIVE! Our monthly Top 10 breaks down the biggest sales from last month's live auctions — including three Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps rookies that combined for over $181,000. See which cards made the cut.

The 2026 baseball card calendar has something for every kind of collector — from Topps' 75th anniversary flagship sets to high-end hits in Museum Collection and National Treasures. Here's where to spend your money this year.

At 39, Lionel Messi is preparing for what is almost certainly his last World Cup. Before Argentina's title defense gets underway, we're looking back at the 10 career milestones that made this moment possible — from a stunning Champions League header in 2009 to the penalty shootout that finally gave Messi the one trophy that had eluded him his entire career.

2026 basketball card calendar is one of the most interesting in recent memory. Topps is back with a full NBA license, Panini is leaning harder into autograph volume to hold its ground, and a deep rookie class headlined by Cooper Flagg has collectors paying close attention to every new release. Whether you're chasing Rookie Patch Autos, hunting rare refractors, or just trying to figure out which box gives you the most for your money, here's a breakdown of the top NBA card sets worth opening this season.

Mickey Mantle's 1952 Topps #311 isn't just the most iconic baseball card ever made — it's the Holy Grail of the entire hobby. With just 2,075 PSA-graded examples in existence, a market up 25% in 2026, and a current estimated value of $115,000, this is the card every serious collector and investor dreams of owning. On May 19, Pristine Auction is offering a rare chance to own one. Here's everything you need to know.

The football card hobby just changed forever. Panini's licensed run is over, Topps is back for the first time in a decade, and the 2025 season's most valuable rookie cards are hitting the market right now. Here's a breakdown of the best NFL card boxes and sets to buy in 2026, and where to find them.

Dan Marino was the 27th pick. Drew Brees was 32nd. Ray Lewis was 26th. The back end of the NFL Draft's first round has produced some of the most stunning oversights in sports history — and the franchises smart enough to capitalize on them built dynasties. Here's the best player taken at every slot from 22 to 32.

The top 10 gets all the attention, but picks 11 through 21 might tell a more interesting story. These are the players teams had every reason to take — and found every excuse not to. Game-changers, Hall of Famers, and all-time greats who slid right into the arms of the franchises smart enough to ignore the noise.

Every top-10 NFL Draft pick is supposed to change a franchise. Some do. Some become Peyton Manning or Lawrence Taylor. Others become JaMarcus Russell or Ryan Leaf. We went pick-by-pick through draft history to find the best and worst player ever selected at each slot from 1 through 10 — and what separates the legends from the busts says a lot about how unpredictable draft night really is.

Before he won the Masters, Jon Rahm made the mistake of signing a pin flag in the wrong spot — and it taught him something about how Augusta National really works. At The Masters, access is everything, and scarcity is the point. Here's how the tournament's unwritten rules shape the value of its most coveted collectibles.

The infield is sacred. Ninety feet between bases, sixty feet six inches to the mound — nobody touches that. But wander into the outfield and baseball stops playing by the rules. From a 60-foot wall in Philadelphia to monuments players had to dodge in the Bronx, we're taking a tour of the quirkiest outfield features in MLB history.

One of the most important cards in sports history is coming to Pristine Live. This 1948 Leaf #79 Jackie Robinson rookie (PSA 7) is a true centerpiece—and it’s hitting the auction block soon. Tuesday, March 31st at 5pm PST on Pristine Live! Elite.

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is in the books — and it moved the needle on several draft boards. Find out which prospects helped themselves in Indianapolis, and which ones have work to do before April.

Panini’s loss of NBA and NFL licensing is reshaping the sports card hobby. Here’s what the Fanatics takeover means for card values, Prizm rookies, and the future of collecting.