It’s been a few days since we talked about Major League Soccer kit releases, so why not take a little bit of time to discuss some of the new kits that have come out? Since we last talked about MLS kits (which included NYCFC’s ripple-effect kits and those zany Columbus
Month: February 2016
Put One in the W Column: The Story Behind Dave Winfield’s Brand
Ask anyone who knows Dave Winfield to describe him—as a baseball player or as a person—and you’ll start hearing the same words over and over: dependable, classy, consistent. His aura is as much about his longterm greatness on the field as it is about the goodness of his heart. He was a
New Great Lake Loons logo evokes summertime in Michigan
The Great Lakes Loons, Class A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, just moments ago unveiled a new suite of logos. The new look, designed by the prolific firm Brandiose, is a substantial update to the team’s previous logo, which had been around since the Loons’ inception in 2007. It’s the
Red Wings Will Honour JLA With Patch in 2017
The Detroit Red Wings unveiled the commemorative logo for their final season in Joe Louis Arena on Thursday. The logo is mostly rectangular, with an arch over the top and the Red Wings’ logo breaking the line of the bottom. The background is red with white text and a grey
Jazz, Kings, and Pistons may have new primary logos for 2016-17 season
Last offseason, the NBA treated us with so many major logo and uniform changes that it was kind of hard to keep up (even though we had a cheat sheet). With that being said, we might be in for another busy offseason and logo/uniform tweaks, as three teams may be
Bootlegger Night pays tribute to Kentucky’s boozy heritage
The baseball season is rapidly approaching, and fans of wacky minor league promotions are rejoicing as teams unveil their schedules. Never one to disappoint, the Bowling Green Hot Rods, Class A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, are celebrating their home state’s boozy heritage with Bootlegger Night July 16. Per the
NYCFC and Columbus Crew reveal their away kits for 2016
We’ve got a couple of new Major League Soccer kits to show you, and…well, they’re both “interesting,” to say the least. Let’s not waste too much time and just get into the unveilings. First off, New York City FC has officially unveiled their new away kits, and it’s a bit
Orix Buffaloes of Japan will wear plaid jerseys in 2016
Remember how everybody went wild over the Arizona Diamondbacks and their new uniforms that seemingly bucked most of what we’ve come to know and love about traditional baseball uniforms? Well, get ready for a couple of uniforms that make those look like the New York Yankees’ traditional pinstripes. The Orix
Everybody panic! Flint Tropics to take to the ice
The Flint Firebirds are making a splash in their debut season in the Ontario Hockey League. This Saturday, February 13, they’ll bring to life the fictional Flint Tropics, first imagined by Will Ferrell as a basketball team in the 2008 movie Semi-Pro. The Firebirds will adopt the decidedly un-Michigan color
Premier League updates Lion with new, cleaner logo
A while back, we shared news with you all that the in the process of going to a new logo, the old Premier League lion was going to be dropped and left in the past. That did turn out to be the case, as the current Premier League lion is
Hall of Fame patch features history-making duo
Ken Griffey Jr. is the first top draft pick ever to be elected to the Hall of Fame. He received 99.3 percent of the vote—a record high—in his first year of eligibility. Mike Piazza, who was selected 1,390th in the 62nd round of the 1988 draft, is the lowest draft pick
Peyton Manning wore a champions hat with “champions” printed upside-down
We’ve got some more Super Bowl merchandise news for you, but it isn’t Phantom Merchandise. Instead, we’re here to talk about defective merchandise! After last night’s defensive slugfest between the Carolina Panthers and the victorious Denver Broncos, Peyton Manning more-than-likely rode off into the sunset as a Super Bowl champion.