First Look at 2016 World Cup of Hockey Logos
Thanks to a Tweet from the Canadian based Sportsnet television network, we’ve got an early look at the logos which will be used for each of the countries and teams in the upcoming 2016 World Cup of Hockey. It’s a combination of old school designs (Finland, Czech Republic), modern day designs (Russia,
Toronto FC pays tribute to Toronto soccer history with 2016 away kit
Canada’s first Major League Soccer team has been around for 10 seasons now, and Toronto FC have decided to mark the occasion by paying tribute to the city’s long history of soccer with their 2016 away kit. Normally, TFC sticks to a mostly white or gray/granite/black, and as far as
Ladies and gentlemen, the Savannah Bananas!
Within 48 hours of unveiling their logo late last week, the brand-new Savannah Bananas of the collegiate summer Coastal Plain League had sold merchandise to fans internationally and in 44 of the 50 United States. According to the logo’s creator, Dan Simon of Louisville-based Studio Simon, the identity was trending on
US Soccer officially unveils new crest
The worst kept secret in recent memory is officially here — US Soccer has finally given their new logo an official rollout. For the first time since 1995, US Soccer will have a brand new crest to represent their organization. I outlined my thoughts on the new logo when the
New Details on US Soccer 2016 Home Kit and Crest
Last week, we saw a leaked photo of the US Soccer 2016 away kit to be worn during the Copa America Centenario this upcoming summer. Details have now since emerged confirming the colours used in the away kit while also revealing the colours to be used in the new home kit. The
From Mining to MJ: The Story Behind Birmingham Barons
Beneath the surface of the tidy identity of one of minor league baseball’s most storied teams lies a decidedly untidy, twisting, turning history—or rather two separate histories that converged under the banner of today’s Birmingham Barons, Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. To start with, the team’s identity is untidy
Raptors Adding Two New Jerseys Next Season
They don’t call it “The Six” for nothing. According to a report we touched upon earlier, the Toronto Raptors will be wearing a new alternate “stretch” uniform in the 2016-17 NBA season and, as we’ve learned since, will also be wearing a throwback look (no, not that one). With their
Albuquerque Isotopes to hold Better Call Saul promotion
The Albuquerque Isotopes, Triple-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, already have an identity based on a TV show—a March 2001 episode of The Simpsons. On August 6 of this coming season, the Isotopes will take to the field donning the identity of another TV show. They’ll wear jerseys featuring Albuquerque’s
2016 Fresno Tacos promotion features a twist of lime
Last year, the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies changed their identity for one game and took the field as the Fresno Tacos. The uniforms were part of Taco Truck Throwdown, the Grizzlies’ popular annual homage to the city’s tradition of mobile taco vendors. The uniforms, which were amazing, were such a hit
The US Soccer 2016 Copa America kits may have leaked
The United States will be hosting the 2016 special Centenario edition of Copa America, which is South America’s premier international soccer tournament. This will also be the event where the USMNT will finally debut the new US Soccer crest — which they still have yet to officially unveil. However, another
Group Calls for Schools to Ban Kids Wearing Racist Logos
A group of school board officials is calling for a ban to prevent children from wearing any sports merchandise deemed to promote offensive names or logos while at school. This would mean no more Chicago Blackhawks, Cleveland Indians, or Washington Redskins jerseys, caps, or t-shirts permitted on school property. According
RailCats celebrate Top Gun night with unis, promotions
Is Top Gun this year’s Back to the Future? The Gary SouthShore RailCats, minor league baseball team in the independent American Association, feel the need for speed—they’ll celebrate the 30th anniversary of that noted cultural institution and Tom Cruise vehicle Top Gun this season. On July 23, the team will