Unstoppable Scoring Headlines 2024 NBA All-Star Game
No offense to the defenders, but there weren't a whole lot of stops to be found at the 2024 NBA All-Star Game. I guess that's what happens when you put the best scorers in the world together in one venue. That arena was Indianapolis' Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the home of the NBA's 73rd midseason showcase. After a handful of years experimenting…
Young and Hungry Hoopers: Recapping Panini Rising Stars 2024
Panini Rising Stars started with a slam. Technically, it started with a steal, then a slam. In the opening match, Detroit’s Jalen Duren swiped the ball and took it all the way to score with a rim-rattler. From there, a thrilling night of hoops was underway in Indy. Sponsored by Panini America, the Rising Stars contest featured four teams, made…
NFL INSTANT SECOND HALF EDITION TOUCHES DOWN IN BLOCKCHAIN
By Kort Peters With the NFL Playoffs in full force, it’s time to celebrate the best moments of the second half of the 2023 NFL season. Cards include stellar performances including Jordan Love leading the Green Bay Packers into the Playoffs, Puka Nacua setting NFL rookie receiving records, Lamar Jackson guiding the Ravens into the AFC’s top seed, Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s…
NFL INSTANT RACES INTO PANINI BLOCKCHAIN
Written by Kort Peters With the NFL season just past the mid-point, Panini Blockchain will bring NFL Instant packs featuring the best moments of the first half of the season. Cards include spectacular performances from superstars like Patrick Mahomes II, Tua Tagovailoa, Josh Allen and Brock Purdy. The first half set also includes special rookie accomplishments from De’Von Achane, Aidan…
College Stars Become an Instant Hit in 2023
Caleb Williams, Zachariah Branch, Quinn Ewers and Michael Penix Jr. have been nothing short of marvelous for their respective programs during the early weeks of the 2023 college football season. Their dominant performances are highlighted with cards in the Panini Instant collection. In Southern California, Williams and Branch have put on start-studded efforts for USC in the opening phase…
PANINI AMERICA SIGNS MICHAEL PENIX JR. TO EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT
University of Washington QB is the Latest Star Athlete to Join the Panini Roster Irving, TX – Sept. 7, 2023 – Panini America, the world’s largest sports and entertainment collectibles company, has announced an exclusive, multi-year partnership with Michael Penix Jr., one of the nation’s top quarterbacks and a 2023 Heisman Trophy candidate. Panini’s partnership with Penix Jr., who…
Now-Live: Panini Instant 2023 NFL RPS First Look Release Features Autographs of Top Rookie QBs Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, Anthony Richardson and More
Panini America officials last week delivered via the Panini Instant platform the first wave of the only officially licensed NFL trading cards featuring this season's top rookies with the 2023 NFL RPS First Look release. The 43-card base set can be ordered now as a complete set or in single form and features photography taken during last month's 2023 NFLPA…
AVAILABLE NOW!! Panini Instant NIL Basketball Card – Paolo Banchero
RELEASE DATE: Friday, March 18th at 10am (CST) at the Panini Direct Store DETAILS: The Duke Blue Devils begin their quest for a 6th NCAA championship tonight against Cal State Fullerton in the first round of the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, and all eyes will be on Freshman standout, and Panini exclusive athlete, Paolo Banchero! Banchero capped off his…
AVAILABLE NOW!! Panini Instant NIL Basketball Card – Jalen Duren
RELEASE DATE: Thursday, March 17th at 10am (CST) at the Panini Direct Store DETAILS: Coinciding with the start of the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament, Panini America is excited to announce the release of our first NIL college basketball card, featuring Memphis Tigers' star center, Jalen Duren!! While Duren is projected to be one of the top picks in this…
GOING DIRECT Ep #29 | Interview with Panini Brand Manager David Sharp
DESCRIPTION: On this episode of Going Direct. Scotty and Jeff discuss an exciting up-coming release schedule, including the legendary Contenders Football! Jeff has a chance to sit down and chat with David Sharp, Panini Brand Manager. They discuss the role of Brand Manager, collecting, and the whereabouts of the 2018 Prizm Black Luka Doncic - amongst many other topics. And…