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Caitlin Clark trading card sells for $234,850, shattering previous Clark and WNBA record

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Caitlin Clark trading card sells for 4,850, shattering previous Clark and WNBA record

A Caitlin Clark trading card sold at auction for $234,850 on Saturday night — more than doubling the previous all-time record for a Clark or WNBA card of $97,212.54 set in October. The latest record was achieved by Clark’s one-of-a-kind 2024 Panini Select WNBA Gold Vinyl autograph rookie card and was sold by Goldin.

The latest sale is also the second most expensive women’s sports card of all time behind a 2003 NetPro Serena Williams autographed patch card (featuring a piece of one of her match-worn tennis outfits in the card), which sold in 2022 for $266,400.

The massive jump from the previous record for a Clark card to this shows how interest in the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year’s collectibles still continues to grow, even during the league’s offseason. It also reflects the difference in how different types of cards are valued. The card that sold for $97,212.54 in October was a Panini Instant card (printed to order and sold individually by the manufacturer) made to commemorate Clark winning Rookie of the Year honors. These cards are traditionally less valuable than cards pulled out of packs, like the Panini Select Gold Vinyl card was. And with WNBA trading card rights holder Panini’s flagship product, 2024 WNBA Prizm, still yet to be released, it seems likely that another record could be achieved once the 1/1 autograph card from that product is pulled.

The first of three 2024 WNBA trading card sets didn’t start to hit the market until mid-October, which has been a major contributor to Clark sales records progressing throughout the calendar year. First, one of her college cards set a record in January, then one of her WNBA Draft cards set a record in September, then her Rookie of the Year card in October, and now arguably her most significant pack-pulled WNBA card released to date has topped them all.

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Here are the top five Clark card sales to date:

  1. 2024 Panini Select Signed Gold Vinyl (sold 12/7/24) — $234,850
  2. 2024 Panini Instant Rookie of the Year Blue Viper autographed (sold 10/4/24) — $97,212.54
  3. 2024 Panini Instant WNBA Draft Blue Viper autographed (sold 9/20/24) — $84,000
  4. 2022 Bowman University Autographed Superfractor (sold 1/25/24) — $78,000
  5. 2024 Panini Select Autographed Black Finite (sold 12/1/24) — $52,800

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Tiger Woods involved in rollover crash in Florida less than 2 weeks before Masters: reports

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Tiger Woods was involved in a car crash on Jupiter Island in Florida on Friday, according to multiple reports. 

The Martin County Sheriff’s Office told ESPN that the crash happened on Jupiter Island. Woods’ condition was not immediately known. 

Woods competed in the TGL championship earlier this week with his girlfriend, Vanessa Trump, and her daughter, Kai, in the stands. It was his return to competitive golf after rupturing his Achilles last year, just ahead of the Masters.

Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links Golf Club looks on before the match against the Los Angeles Golf Club at SoFi Center on March 23, 2026, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.  (Adam Glanzman/TGL/TGL Golf via Getty Images)

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The 15-time major winner, five of which have come at Augusta, was noncommittal about playing at this year’s Masters. President Donald Trump said on “The Five” on Thursday that he would be at Augusta but not play.

Woods has had trouble behind the wheel in the past. In 2021, he got into a wreck that resulted in serious leg injuries that kept him off the golf course for months.

This is a breaking story. Check back for more updates.

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High school softball top 20 rankings for the Southland

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A look at the top 20 high school softball teams in the Southland; as ranked by CalHiSports.com for The Times.

Rk. School; Record; Last ranking

1. Murrieta Mesa; 16-0; 1

2. Fullerton; 11-1; 4

3. Norco; 9-2; 3

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4. JSerra 14-2; 2

5. La Mirada 12-2; 6

6. Oaks Christian; 12-1; 5

7. Orange Lutheran 5-3; 7

8. Etiwanda; 14-1; 11

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9. Riverside King; 10-2; 20

10. Chino Hills; 13-4; NR

11. Chaminade; 10-1; NR

12. Sherman Oaks Notre Dame; 11-3; 8

13. El Modena; 7-4; 19

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14. La Habra; 12-3; 18

15. Temescal Canyon; 8-4; 12

16. Long Beach Poly; 5-0; 16

17. Los Altos; 7-5; NR

18. Garden Grove Pacifica; 10-5; 9

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19. Westlake; 10-2; NR

20. Anaheim Canyon; 8-4,10

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Indiana coach Cignetti sends message to star transfer with pre-practice dress code lesson

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In just his second season at the helm, Curt Cignetti led Indiana to its first national championship.

During the Hoosiers’ title run, Cignetti became known for his demanding coaching style. Indiana opened spring practice Thursday, and incoming transfer wide receiver Nick Marsh got a crash course in what it means to play for Cignetti.

Marsh, who transferred from Michigan State, arrived at practice in gold cleats. After noting Marsh’s productive two-year stint in East Lansing, Cignetti pivoted to the wideout’s footwear.

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Nick Marsh (6) of the Michigan State Spartans runs the ball up the field during the first quarter of a game against the Maryland Terrapins at Ford Field Nov. 29, 2025, in Detroit.  (Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

“I didn’t love those gold shoes he came out in today,” Cignetti said. “He learned what getting your a– ripped is all about. I don’t know if that happened to him very often at Michigan State. That was before practice started.”

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Marsh totaled 1,311 receiving yards and nine touchdowns at Michigan State. TCU quarterback Josh Hoover also headlines Indiana’s transfer additions.

An Indiana Hoosiers helmet during a game against the Ball State Cardinals at Lucas Oil Stadium Aug. 31, 2019, in Indianapolis. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

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Cignetti added that the coaching staff has “more work to do with this group than the first two teams,” noting the group is still learning more about players the team will likely rely on next season.

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti during the second quarter against the Miami Hurricanes in the 2026 College Football Playoff national championship at Hard Rock Stadium Jan. 19, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Indiana went 16-0 en route to a thrilling win over Miami in the College Football Playoff national championship in January.

Cignetti framed his callout of Marsh’s cleats as an early message about expectations.

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“That was a wake-up call,” Cignetti said of the receiver’s pre-practice cleats. “But he’s really worked hard, done a great job for us.”

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