Lauren Rizzo Shaffer

Joined: Sep 24, 2024

Lauren is a writer, collector, Orlando Magic basketball fan, and artist. Her writing can also be found on Hobby News Daily. You can follow her at instagram.com/laurengoeshere.

Oct 11, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) warms up prior to a game against the Charlotte Hornets at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Oct 10, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Jul 16, 2025; Hollywood, CA, USA; Ilona Maher poses on the ESPYs red carpet at the Dolby Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Sep 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) celebrates after a 3 pointer during the second half against the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

US Open Men's Singles champion Carlos Alcaraz (left) and US Open Women's Singles back-to-back champion Aryna Sabalenka with their championship trophies

Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz are the 2025 US Open Singles Champions

AJ Lee returns to WWE on the September 5th episode of SmackDown

More than ten years after her final WWE match, AJ Lee is back in the ring and the hobby with a new Topps Now release.

Sep 8, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Wave FC forward Alex Morgan (13) signs autographs for fans following her final match

Upper Deck celebrates the American soccer superstar’s legacy by adding Alex Morgan as an ambassador.

Tennis great Althea Gibson graduated from Florida A&M University in spring 1953. In 1957, she made history as the first black Wimbledon champion.

Gibson Sprints

American artist Melissa Koby was tapped to create the official 2025 US Open theme art to commemorate the “75th anniversary of Breaking Barriers.”

Aug 29, 2024; Flushing, NY, USA; Carlos Alcaraz of Spain hits to Botic van De Zandschulp of the Netherlands

The 2025 US Open Grand Slam singles tournaments begin this weekend. There has never been a better time to be a tennis fan and card collector.

Sept 7, 2024; Flushing, NY, USA Aryna Sabalenka with the US Open Trophy

As the 2025 US Open singles tournament kicks off this weekend, Aryna Sabalenka is ranked number one in the world and looking to defend her 2024 win. With so much success, collectors may be surprised to find that Sabalenka’s card market is more accessible

2025 Topps Triumphant Tennis product images

Topps describes the product as “a premium new brand that brings the elegance, energy, and emotion of tennis into the Hobby spotlight.” Base cards are limited to /99, making “every pull [feel] meaningful.”

Mar 3, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) controls the ball against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

After two seasons in Milwaukee, former Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is heading back to where his NBA career first started. The Impact on his cards.

Jul 10, 2025; Wimbledon, United Kingdom; Amanda Anisimova of the United States celebrates winning her match against Aryna Sabalenka

One year after a qualifying loss keeping her from the British Grand Slam, American Amanda Anisimova is heading to her first Wimbledon Finals appearance.

Jun 7, 2025; Paris, FR; Coco Gauff of the United States poses with the trophy after winning the women’s singles final against Aryna Sabalenka on day 14 at Roland Garros Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images

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After winning her second Grand Slam, the 21-year-old American tennis superstar Coco Gauff has an assortment of cards to collect

Apr 1, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; John Cena during Wrestlemania Night 1 at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

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After making history at WrestleMania 41, 17-time World Champion John Cena has a Topps Now card to commemorate the future Hall of Famer’s accomplishment.

Apr 6, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA;Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after scoring against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Barbie is teaming up with the LeBron James Family Foundation to release a pint-size version of basketball legend LeBron James.

Lauren Rizzo Shaffer

Joined: Sep 24, 2024

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US Open Tennis Champions Celebrated in Topps Now Release

AJ Lee's First Card in a Decade Celebrates Her WWE Return

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Who is Althea Gibson and Why Should You Collect Her?

PSA's Top Five Most Graded Tennis Players for 2025

Ahead of US Open, Aryna Sabalenka's Card Market is Highly Undervalued

New Topps Triumphant Tennis Cards to Debut in September

Will Damian Lillard's Return to the Portland Trail Blazers Impact His Cards?

Wimbledon Finalist Amanda Anisimova Card Prices Pop After Big Win

Where to Find French Open Champion Coco Gauff's Cards

John Cena Record-Setting WWE Championship Win Receives Topps Now Cards

LeBron James Teams Up with Barbie for New Doll