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There are few names within the hobby that just about every collector will recognize, but when someone mentions Walter Payton, everyone knows who that is. Payton was best known for being the star of the Chicago Bears backfield during the late 1970s and 1980s, winning a Super Bowl in the process. His impact on the…

Quick note: I am in Utah today, doing reporting in Provo and Ogden, ahead of tomorrow’s Notre Dame/BYU game. If you’re around tomorrow, come say hello!

“I presumed that I would be looking for work once I’d gone through the writing and the publication of Fever Pitch. I knew enough to know that it was very hard to earn a living as a writer” Author InterviewsOct 16, 2026by Charlotte Heathcote Nick Hornby © Parisa Taghizadeh After 25 years of success, the bestselling…

Football fandom has changed dramatically over the past couple of decades. Matchday remains at the heart of the experience, but supporting a club is no longer something that begins at three o’clock on a Saturday afternoon and finishes when the final whistle blows. 

Panini 2026 Mangaverse Football debuts just in time for the holiday season. This new product features stunningly designed cards that put today’s top gridiron talent from the collegiate and professional levels right alongside some of the sport’s brightest legends.

We are back, as we are each and every week, and bringing you the Top 5 Football Card Sales of the Week. After a few weeks of having the GOAT, Tom Brady, on top of the weekly list, and with Patrick Mahomes making strong showings, they have switched places this go-around. We also have the…

Eli Manning’s Hall of Fame case has been debated since he retired following the 2019 season. His regular-season numbers alone may not make him an obvious choice, but Manning is easily one of the most clutch quarterbacks in NFL history.

Central Michigan University fifth-year wide receiver Langston Lewis rushes down the sideline at the homecoming football game at Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. Lewis had one touchdown and 71 receiving yards. (CM-Life | Jasmine Brookins)

When it comes to the 1957 Topps Football set, collectors continue to marvel at how rare it is to find some of these cards in higher-graded conditions, and as a result, the market continues to drive the prices of such cards to some impressive levels.