Baseball Hall of Fame Retires Chief Wahoo From Plaques
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced yesterday that the Cleveland Indians’ Chief Wahoo logo will no longer be used as the logo featured on any future plaques, including the one used for Hall of Fame-elect Jim Thome, who will be enshrined this summer. Their full statement: The
Lawsuit against Nike use of Jumpman logo fails in federal court
Back in 2015, we shared the news about how Nike was being sued for copyright infringement, with the main argument being that the sports apparel giant proceeded to use the silhouette for their Jordan Brand “Jumpman” image without the permission of photographer Jacobus Rentmeester. According to ESPN, Rentmeester was asking for
MiLB es Divertido, 33 Clubs Unveil Spanish Rebrands for 2018
As part of “Copa de la Diversión” (“Fun Cup”), Minor League Baseball has spent today rolling out all-new name, logo, and uniform packages for 33(!) teams; presumably as a way to drive me mad a mere 24 hours after Major League Baseball unveiled 120 new caps. In case you were
College of the Holy Cross will stop using knight-related imagery
When you think of controversial nicknames and/or logos, normally the first thing that comes to mind are controversies that are centered around Native American imagery. However, you don’t normally see this type of thing move into the area of logos that are associated with religion. That’s the case with the
MLB Unveils 2018 Holiday Caps and Jerseys
Major League Baseball this afternoon released the 120 cap and 67 jersey designs which will be worn during holiday weekends throughout the upcoming 2018 regular season. In addition to the holiday uniforms a special patch has been created to be worn on caps and jerseys for Jackie Robinson Day on
2018 NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen Logo Court Bracket
With the Sweet Sixteen now set in the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, it’s time to publish my updated Basketball Court Bracket. I’ll be updating this bracket throughout the tournament until we find out the National Champion in San Antonio on April 2nd. Click the image below to see the
NPSL Club Duluth FC Shines With New Logo
Y’know, when a team recruits a member of our forum to redesign their logo, things always turn out alright. Tonight, National Premier Soccer League club Duluth FC unveiled their new logo at Hoops Brewing in Duluth, Minnesota; the mark was designed by Kevin Joseph of kjbranded, a decade-plus member of
Fisher Cats to become Mountain Men for one game
The story of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats’ origins is wrought with false starts and unexpected turns. The team was originally introduced in November 2003 as the New Hampshire Primaries, which everyone hated because it was a reference to politics, and politics will crush your soul. So the team held
A Look at St Patrick’s Day 2018 Uniforms in Sports
St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated every March 17th on the anniversary of the death of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It’s an official holiday throughout the island of Ireland, as well as in Newfoundland because those folks know how to have a good time. It’s also been a convenient
Caps Bringing Back Navy Uniforms Next Week
The Washington Capitals today announced that they will be bringing back their navy uniforms for one game next Tuesday. The uniforms were designed and worn originally for the 2018 Stadium Series outdoor game held back on March 3rd. The Capitals won that game over the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2. Washington’s
2018 NCAA Final Four Logo Court Bracket
With the Round of 64 now set in the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, now’s the time to publish the first iteration of my Basketball Court Bracket. I’ll be updating this bracket throughout the tournament until we find out the National Champion in San Antonio on April 2nd. Click the
ECHL Expands to Newfoundland, Mallards Drop Out
The ECHL announced earlier this week that there would be some franchise shuffling for the 2018-19 season. Expansion was announced to St. John’s, the capital city of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, the club will be affiliated with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Marlies at the NHL