In this week’s episode of Unified, Paul and Chris discuss Major League Baseball’s holiday uniforms for 2021 with the release of the Mother’s Day caps, the proposed change to the NFL’s rigid jersey number policy, whether Jackie Robinson Day should continue as is or if they should switch things up
Year: 2021
Cincinnati Bengals To Reveal New Uniforms On April 19
The Cincinnati Bengals announced on Wednesday morning that they’ll officially unveil their new uniforms at 9 a.m. on April 19. This will mark the fourth major uniform change for the Bengals since their inception in 1968 and first since since the current set was revealed ahead of the 2004 season, though
New Balance Now Outfitting Boston College (Except in Football)
Boston College announced on Tuesday morning that New Balance will become the new official outfitter of 30 of the Eagles’ 31 varsity athletic programs. That excludes football, which will announce a separate deal in the coming weeks. “This partnership will be an absolute game-changer for Boston College athletics and our
FC Barcelona Put Special Twist on Jersey for Special Match
Spanish soccer giants FC Barcelona put a special twist their usual blue-and-red striped primary jerseys for a special match over the weekend. On Saturday, Barça debuted a new jersey for their ‘El Clasico’ match against long-time rival and fellow La Liga powerhouse Real Madrid. The shirt incorporates yellow gradients into
NWSL Club Sets Sights on New York with ‘Gotham FC’ Rebrand
To paraphrase Frank Sinatra: If you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere. And one National Women’s Soccer League club has decided to try and make it in New York. On Tuesday, April 6, Sky Blue FC of the NWSL announced a complete rebrand. They are
A Match Made in New Jersey: Bisons to play as Trenton Thunder
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of strange things to happen in the world of sports, and here’s another one to add to the list: The Buffalo Bisons, Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, will play their 2021 home games as the Trenton Thunder, former Double-A affiliate of
Dodgers Wearing Gold on Opening Day to Celebrate World Series Title
The Los Angeles Dodgers are celebrating their 2020 World Series championship this afternoon. After receiving their championship rings, the players will take the field wearing special gold-trimmed uniforms at home against the previous defending champion Washington Nationals. The uniform is white with “Dodgers” scripted across the front in blue with
A Detailed Look at The New 2021 WNBA Uniforms from Nike
The Women’s National Basketball Association unveiled all of their new 2021 team uniforms from Nike on Thursday — all of the new looks include improved jersey cuts, the restoration of player numbers and large team logos on the front (at the expense of advertiser space… thank you!), as well as
LA Dodgers Almost Dropped Blue for Purple in 1990s
Imagine pulling into Dodger Stadium, finding your way to your seats, just in time to welcome the Dodger nine onto the field… all dressed in purple. Well, according to the team’s Design Director, that unimaginable thought came very close to reality. During an appearance on the most recent episode of
NFL To Vote On Proposal To Reduce Restrictions On Jersey Numbers
Next month, NFL owners are expected to vote on a proposal that would allow running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, linebackers and defensive backs to wear new numbers, including single digits. The amendment to Rule 5, Section 1, Article 2 of the NFL rulebook was proposed by the Kansas City
Buffalo Bills To Wear White Facemask On Full-Time Basis
After 10 seasons with a gray facemask, the Buffalo Bills announced earlier this month that they‘ll wear a white facemask moving forward. The announcement was part of an elaborate April Fools’ Day prank where multiple players expressed their love for the gray facemask on social media. Wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie
The Unified Show: Yellow Sox! Purple Dodgers?
Episode ten (yes, episode ten!) of The Unified Show features Paul Lukas and Chris Creamer just talkin’ baseball for the whole show! First a gathering of thoughts on that new yellow Boston Red Sox Nike City Connect uniform, then a quick chat about the uniform-related implications of the in-season 2021 MLB