Dossier
Fanatics Fest
Coverage of Fanatics Fest in the Nexus archive.
- Stephen A Smith warns politics is causing 'division' within America's last unifying pastime
Stephen A. Smith warned that political influence is causing division within sports, specifically addressing the WNBA and Caitlin Clark's treatment. He urged fans, players, and politicians to avoid politicizing sports and maintain unity. Smith criticized NBA Commissioner Adam Silver for labeling the debate 'political ping pong,' which he argued could exacerbate divisions.
- WATCH: Inside Fanatics Fest and the skyrocketing sports card industry
ABC News’ Perry Russom reports from Fanatics Fest in NYC on the transformation of sports cards from a childish hobby to a nearly $20 billion industry.