“Black Lives Matter” to Replace Player Names on EPL Jerseys
When the English Premier League returns on Wednesday, jerseys will read “Black Lives Matter” on the back in place of each player’s name. “We, the players, stand together with the singular objective of eradicating racial prejudice wherever it exists, to bring about a global society of inclusion, respect, and equal
Blown Away: The Story Behind the Tri-City Dust Devils
Mention Washington State to most people and the words evoke images of a lush Pacific Northwest climate, with misty waterways and layers of green in the temperate rainforests. But on the east side of the Cascade Mountains—roughly two-thirds of the state—you’ll find a much different scene. Erik “The Peanut Guy”
Man United Bold New 2021 Third Kit Leaked
The new 2021 third kit for Manchester United has leaked and it shows a very unique new look for the club. Thanks to the FootyHeadlines.com blog, we see that the new Man U kit has a series of black and white stripes across the shirt, which the site refers to
How Felix the Cat Became This High School’s Mascot
In the town of Logansport, the school’s nickname is the Berries, which is its own interesting and unique story that originates from either a fruit that was cultivated in town or a popular slang term of the 1920s. However, this school’s claim to fame is its mascot, Felix the Cat.
Steelers OT Zach Banner Advocates For Black Lives Matter Helmet Decals
In the two weeks since George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police, numerous collegiate and professional athletes and coaches have spoken out about racial injustices in our communities. That includes Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Zach Banner, who recently suggested the NFL allow teams to wear helmet decals that
UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs Reveal New Brand Identity
After five months of information sessions and more than 18,000 survey responses, the University of California, Santa Cruz unveiled its new brand identity during a virtual athletic banquet on June 5. The new look features a sleek update for “Sammy The Slug,” who has taken on many styles since the
Brand new Florence Y’alls unveil classic uniforms
The color palette that makes up the brand of the Florence Y’alls derives from a 45-year-old water tower in the town of Florence, Kentucky. When the franchise rebranded as the Y’alls just a few months ago after playing as the Florence Freedom since 1994, they explained that the cream and
Kansas State Wildcats Unveil Retro-Inspired Baseball Uniforms
While the Kansas State baseball team’s season came to an abrupt end in March amid the coronavirus outbreak, the Wildcats have something to look forward when they hit the diamond next spring after the program unveiled retro-inspired uniforms on Monday afternoon. Much like the throwback uniforms worn by the basketball
Artist Creates Disney Versions of NBA Logos
With the National Basketball Association getting set to resume their 2019-20 season at Disney World in Orlando, one artist is taking the opportunity to transform the league’s logos into a whole new world. PKAirDesigns, a self-described “artist and sneakerhead” based out of Melbourne, Australia has mashed up our favourite NBA
New Mexico State Aggies Introduce New Secondary Logo, Accent Color
The New Mexico State athletic department recently introduced a new secondary logo and accent color to the Aggies’ branding, both of which pay homage to the past. “As we looked to strengthen our identity as the state school in New Mexico, we found inspiration in our archives for a wordmark
New Splash Guards Could Help Prevent Spread of Saliva, Sweat in Football
The world is starting to figure out what will constitute the “new normal” following the lockdown portion of the COVID-19 pandemic. Of course, the sports world is no different. With football seasons quickly approaching all across the country, one company has a possible solution… splash shields. What’s a splash shield?
NBA Teams Could Use Home Courts if Season Resumes in Orlando
There’s no place like home… court in the NBA, and if the league’s Orlando “hub city” plan goes forward we could see each team’s usual home court during games. According to Yahoo! Sports’ Keith Smith, “the idea of transporting a home floor is on the table” if/when play resumes at