Messi's Barça rookie card sells for record $1.5M

A 2004-05 Panini Mega Cracks Lionel Messi rookie card — assessed a perfect 10 by card grader Professional Sports Authenticator — was sold for $1.5 million through Fanatics Collect’s fledgling private sales network. Source: ESPN Tide Nation Recruiting News {$excerpt:n} Messi's Barça rookie card sells for record .5M

Team Europe using VR to prep for Ryder Cup noise

European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald has given virtual reality headsets to his players to prepare for the noise — and heckling — that awaits at Bethpage Black. Source: ESPN Tide Nation Recruiting News {$excerpt:n} Team Europe using VR to prep for Ryder Cup noise

Defiant Amorim 'won't change' United philosophy

Ruben Amorim delivered a defiant response to suggestions he should change his 3-4-3 system at Manchester United following a 3-0 defeat at Manchester City by saying the club must “change the man” if they lose faith in his philosophy. Source: ESPN Tide Nation Recruiting News {$excerpt:n} Defiant Amorim 'won't change' United philosophy

Vuelta cut short by protesters; Vingegaard wins

Protesters interrupted the final stage of the Spanish Vuelta and forced organizers to cut the Grand Tour cycling event short. Jonas Vingegaard was declared the winner. Source: ESPN Tide Nation Recruiting News {$excerpt:n} Vuelta cut short by protesters; Vingegaard wins

Aggies surge into top 10; Vandy, GT, USC ranked

Texas A&M surged into the top 10 of the AP Top 25 after its dramatic win at Notre Dame, while Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt and USC all made their poll debuts for 2025. Source: ESPN Tide Nation Recruiting News {$excerpt:n} Aggies surge into top 10; Vandy, GT, USC ranked

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