The Chicago Bears will honor late running back Gale Sayers during Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers (4:25 p.m. ET on FOX) with a stencil on the field that features his last name and No. 40 jersey number. Sayers, who spent his entire career with the Bears (1965-71), passed
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Ohio State To Wear Road Version Of 1968 Throwback Uniforms In Sugar Bowl
Just like it did in its first three College Football Playoff appearances, Ohio State will wear alternate uniforms in the Sugar Bowl against Clemson that pay homage to the 1968 national championship squad. As the lower-ranked team, Buckeyes will be outfitted in the road version of the uniform, which includes
Capital One Becomes Presenting Sponsor Of The Rose Bowl
The College Football Playoff semifinal at the Rose Bowl won’t be played in Pasadena on Jan. 1 due to coronavirus restrictions in California, so top-ranked Alabama and No. 4 Notre Dame will instead meet at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. But that won’t be the only change for “The Granddaddy
Gonzaga Bulldogs Unveil 1999 Fauxback Uniforms
The Gonzaga men’s basketball team unveiled a fauxback uniform ahead of Monday night’s game against Northwestern State (9 p.m. ET on ROOT Sports) that pays homage to the program’s first NCAA Tournament win and trip to the Elite Eight in 1999. The uniforms, which we first uncovered back in October,
Wisconsin Badgers Unveil Player-Designed Alternate Uniforms
The Wisconsin men’s basketball program unveiled new alternate uniforms on Thursday evening that were designed by seniors Brad Davidson, Aleem Ford, Micah Potter and D’Mitrik Trice. The off-white Under Armour jerseys feature “Wisconsin Badgers” spelled out in a slanted cursive font and asymmetrical stripes down the right side. That carries
Mercari Named New Title Sponsor Of Texas Bowl
Lone Star Sports & Entertainment and ESPN Events announced earlier this week that Mercari, a Japanese e-commerce company, will be the new title sponsor of the Texas Bowl. “We are excited to welcome Mercari as the new title sponsor of the Texas Bowl,” Texas Bowl executive director David Fletcher said
MLS Cup Winner To Get Silver Champions Patch, Star On Jersey
In celebration of Major League Soccer’s 25th season, the winner of Saturday’s MLS Cup match between Columbus Crew SC and the Seattle Sounders will get to wear a silver champions patch on their sleeve next year. The defending league champion used to have the honor of wearing a specially-made “scudetto”
Michigan State To Wear “Gruff Sparty” Helmet Against Penn State
The Michigan State football program will wear green helmets with a retro “Gruff Sparty” logo on both sides this Saturday against Penn State (3:30 p.m. ET on ABC). The “Gruff Sparty” logo was used by the Spartans’ basketball team during the 1977-79 seasons, though its origins in East Lansing trace
NCAA Unveils 2022 Men’s Final Four Logo
The NCAA on Wednesday afternoon unveiled the logo for the 2022 Men’s Final Four, which will be held on April 2 and 4 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. “We are thrilled to bring the Final Four back to the great city and people of New Orleans,” NCAA senior
UCLA Bruins To Be Outfitted By Jordan Brand, Nike
The UCLA athletic department on Tuesday announced a partnership with Nike that will make Jordan Brand the official outfitter of the football and men’s and women’s basketball programs beginning on July 1, 2021. The Bruins’ other varsity spots will feature the Nike Swoosh, meanwhile. “Our student-athletes deserve every resource in
Fan Controlled Football League Unveils Team Logos, Uniform Options
With kickoff of its inaugural season just two months away, the Fan Controlled Football league recently unveiled the logos for its four new franchises. Naturally, the logos were designed and chosen by fans, with the winners receiving a $1,000 prize, team gear and a shoutout on social media from their
Navy Midshipmen Reveal 175th Anniversary Uniforms For Army Game
The United States Naval Academy’s year-long celebration of its 175th anniversary will culminate with the Midshipmen wearing alternate uniforms in the annual rivalry game with Army on Dec. 12. The Naval Academy opened its doors on Oct. 10, 1845. It has since produced 74 Medal of Honor recipients, 54 astronauts,