New Uniforms for Missouri Mavericks
The ECHL’s Missouri Mavericks will have a new look when they hit the ice for the 2016-17 season. Three new uniforms were unveiled by the club, an affiliate of the New York Islanders, today on their official website. The colour scheme from previous seasons has been retained however the “cream”
Real Madrid and Barcelona are both wearing purple clash kits this season
The biggest rivalry in soccer (and probably sports as a whole) is Spain’s El Clasico: Real Madrid vs. Barcelona. As such, you’d think that the two clubs would try their best to distinguish themselves from their rival. For the most part, they do. Barcelona proudly touts their their Blaugrana colors,
Mariners Manager Blames Retro Uniforms For Poor Record
Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais doesn’t like to lose. I mean, what Major League manager would? So when Servais realized his team was a paltry 1-7 when playing at home on Sundays he could only come to one conclusion… “It’s all about the uniform, it’s something I’ve thought long and
Packers will continue wearing throwback alternates for 2016 season
Last season, the Green Bay Packers finally sent their old Acme Packers throwbacks to the wayside in favor of a throwback uniform that, quite honestly, wasn’t much better. I’ve made it clear in past articles that my pet peeve with this uniform is the fact that the facemask is green
What’s the deal with these Minnesota Vikings helmet designs?
The Minnesota Vikings currently have one of the best identities in the NFL. From the logo to the uniforms, everything about Minnesota’s look is solid and, personally, it’s my favorite look in the NFL. I’m not going to say that it’s perfect, but it’s a look that the Vikings should
A Cut Above: The Story Behind the Kansas City T-Bones
Just across the river from Kansas City, Missouri, home of the reigning World Series champions, lies another Kansas City in another state with another baseball team. While the Royals, the better-known team in the better-known Kansas City, are steeped in tradition, carrying a regal name and a classic baseball identity
NYCFC’s Andrea Pirlo currently leads MLS in 2016 jersey sales
As of right now, New York City FC are currently sitting atop the Eastern Conference standings, and one of their marquee players is currently sitting atop the jersey sales rankings as well. NYCFC midfielder Andrea Pirlo is a worldwide star, and some more evidence of that is the act that
Lynchburg Hillcats name options include Derechos, Lamb Chops
The Lynchburg Hillcats, High-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, are in the midst of renaming their team (or not), and have unveiled the six options plucked from the fan-submission part of the process. Here they are, in order of my favorite to least favorite: Lynchburg Derechos: With this option, Lynchburg would join
The Minnesota Timberwolves are probably headed for a rebrand
Other than a significant tweak/update to their primary logo ahead of the 2008-09 season, the Minnesota Timberwolves have had the same look and color scheme since the 1996-97 season. Unless you’re a blueblood team like the Lakers, Celtics, or Bulls, having the same identity for two decades is an eternity
Washington AFL expansion team unveils nickname as “Valor”
The Arena Football League is still kicking, and they’ll have a new franchise in Washington D.C. in time for the 2017 season. The expansion team was officially announced during this past Spring, and now that we’re in the summer, the newest AFL team has unveiled their name, logos, and colors.
Giants will wear white pants for all home games in upcoming season
Last season, the New York Giants threw a small wrinkle into their identity by adding a set of white pants to their home uniforms for two home games. Now, it appears that the Giants liked wearing the white pants at home so much that they’ll be a regular sighting at
Departing Now: The Story Behind the Round Rock Express
More than a century and a quarter before the world was introduced to the Round Rock Express baseball team, Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, the International and Great Northern Railroad brought trains to Round Rock, Texas. The railroad industry changed the face of the city forever. According to the city’s