The NFL and NFL Players Association have banned seven helmet models for the upcoming season after they performed poorly in the league’s annual helmet safety test or because they have been discontinued by their manufacturer.
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Lansing Lugnuts to Play Two as the “Cap City Olive Burgers”
The Lansing Lugnuts, High-A Midwest League affiliate of MLB’s Athletics, will play two games this season as the “Cap City Olive Burgers.” The geographic signifier “Cap City” acknowledges Lansing’s status as the capital of the U.S. state of Michigan, while the nickname “Olive Burgers” pays tribute to a culinary staple
Sussex County Miners to play as Fill it up Regulars
Ever since the Retail Gasoline Dispensing Safety Act was enacted in 1949, it has been illegal for drivers in New Jersey to pump their own gas. The law, which is supported by full-service gas stations and local fire marshals, is the only one of its kind in the nation. After
NBA G League’s Indiana Mad Ants Rebrand To Noblesville Boom
The Indiana Pacers’ NBA G League affiliate, the Indiana Mad Ants, have rebranded to the Noblesville Boom in honour of late coach and commentator Bobby “Slick” Leonard and his iconic “Boom Baby!” catchphrase.
MLS Launches Greener Goals Week With New One Planet Pre-Match Jerseys
Major League Soccer is once again putting its commitment to the environment on the pitch with the latest iteration of their One Planet pre-match jerseys. As part of the kickoff to their annual Greener Goals Week of Service, MLS launched the 2025 version of their “One Planet” kits in collaboration
New No. 1: LeBron, Curry Knocked From Top Spot In NBA Jersey Sales For First Time Since 2012-13
The NBA announced this week that Luka Dončić had the highest-selling jersey in the league this season, becoming the first player other than his teammate, LeBron James, or Steph Curry to top the list since 2012-13.
Chipotle Offering Deal to Customers Wearing Hockey Jerseys for Start of Stanley Cup Playoffs
Hockey fans who love burritos are in for a special treat when the Stanley Cup Playoffs get underway next week. Today, the NHL announced that the restaurant chain Chipotle is offering a buy-one-get-one-free deal to in-store fans who wear a hockey jersey (from any level of play) at one of
Report: Travis Scott To Be Next Musician Featured on FC Barcelona’s El Clásico Kits
American rapper Travis Scott could be the next musician to have their logo appear in one of the biggest matches of the soccer calendar, according to reports out of Spain. As first reported by Catalan newspaper Diari ARA and picked up by Footy Headlines, the rapper’s logo will become the
All Players Wearing #42, Cap Patches Today in Celebration of Jackie Robinson Day in Baseball
Major League Baseball will commemorate Jackie Robinson Day today, continuing an annual tradition that began league-wide in 2004. Every player, coach, manager, and umpire is wearing Robinson’s number 42 and a new Robinson-themed patch on the side of their caps. As in previous years, all teams will wear the number
Sources: Orlando Magic To Unveil New Logos, Uniforms For 2025-26 Season
According to multiple sources, the Orlando Magic will unveil new logos and uniforms this summer, marking the first significant update to their primary look since the 2008-09 season.
Out of This World! AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Take the Ice as ‘Carbondale UFOs’
The American Hockey League’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins debuted an out-of-this-world alternate identity over the weekend that was inspired by a local tale of extraterrestrial mystery. For their game on Friday, April 11, against the Springfield Thunderbirds, the Penguins took to the ice as the Carbondale UFOs, complete with special jerseys that
NSL’s AFC Toronto Write a Love Letter to Their City With Inaugural Away Kit
AFC Toronto of the Northern Super League has teamed up with a local artist to pen a “love letter” to their city with their inaugural away kit. The new away kit was unveiled last week, and it will likely be pressed into service for the first time on Saturday, April