The University of California, Santa Cruz, is seeking input from alumni, fans and students as it looks to refresh its athletic brand around its beloved mascot, Sammy the Slug, which has taken on many styles since the Banana Slug nickname was introduced in 1986. The #NewSlug2020 campaign will help the
Year: 2020
First Look at 2021 NBA All-Star Game Logo in Indiana
With this year’s All-Star Game now just a (surprisingly awesome) memory, the Indiana Pacers and the City of Indianapolis are on the clock as hosts of next year’s event. As soon as the game ended Sunday night, the Pacers’ official Twitter account released a video that gave us all our
Purdue University Unifies Academics, Athletics Under Motion P Logo
Purdue University quietly unified its academic and athletic brands under one mark last month as it looks to take its “next giant leap” into the future. Using a play off the words graduate Neil Armstrong said moments after he took mankind’s first steps on the moon, the university — which
2020 NBA All-Star Uniforms Explained: Includes Tributes to Kobe & Gianna Bryant
This year’s colourful Nike 2020 NBA All-Star weekend uniforms are inspired by the lines of the host city of Chicago’s transit system and will include several tributes to David Stern as well as Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and the other seven victims of the helicopter crash in Los Angeles
2020 Stadium Series: Logos, Uniforms and More
The Los Angeles Kings and Colorado Avalanche are heading outdoors this evening for the third of three National Hockey League games to be held outside during this 2019-20 season. Today it’s the annual Stadium Series game, the only one of the three that looks to the game’s future rather reflecting
Kansas Jayhawks To Wear 1990s Throwback Uniforms
On Thursday night, Kansas men’s basketball program announced it will wear 1990s throwback uniforms when it hosts Oklahoma on Feb. 15 (12 p.m. ET on ESPN). Aside from one minor detail, the Adidas throwback uniform is an accurate replica of what former NBA All-Star Paul Pierce wore during his freshman
Spring Training 2020: A Look at MLB Spring, Cactus & Grapefruit Logos
With Spring Training finally here(!), what better time to take a good look at Major League Baseball’s logo package for the 2020 Spring Training session. As has been a running theme now over the past several springs, the league is going with a road trip overall look with their Spring
Minor League Baseball to commemorate Negro Leagues 100th anniversary
Minor League Baseball unveiled a new logo today that signals their participation in commemorations of the 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues. The Negro National League was founded by Hall of Famer Rube Foster 100 years ago today, on February 13, 1920. MiLB will partner with the Negro Leagues Baseball
Round Rock Express to Play as Hairy Men
As local legend in central Texas has it, the area is haunted by the spirit of a boy from pioneer times who got separated from his fellow European settlers and was left to raise himself in the woods. He grew up on his own, becoming, in the tradition of Big
Michigan State Spartans To Wear 2000 Throwback Uniforms
The Michigan State basketball program will wear throwback uniforms against Maryland on Saturday (6 p.m. on ESPN) to commemorate its most recent national championship. Aside from the Nike swoosh and the patch in honor of Zachary “Smoothie” Winston — the late brother of guard Cassius Winston — the throwback uniforms
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tease New Uniforms
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ social media accounts have been dropping subtle hints about a potential uniform change in recent weeks, leaving the eyes emoji on various concepts posted to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. A teaser video dropped on Wednesday morning makes it a little more obvious the Buccaneers are on
San Antonio Missions to play as Puffy Tacos
The Triple-A San Antonio Missions will pay homage to a staple food item from their hometown in 2020. For a three-game set early in the season, the Missions will take the field as the Puffy Tacos, sporting distinctive jerseys and a custom logo for the occasion. The Puffy Tacos logo