Are the Detroit Lions phasing black out of their color scheme?
Hey look, we’ve got more Detroit Lions logo-and-uniform rumors for you! Indeed, the Lions have been the most active team in the NFL so far this offseason when it comes to these types of rumors, and that’s partly due to the fact that their team president continues to talk about
2016 NFL Color Rush colors may have been leaked
So apparently, while we were covering the Detroit Lions and their Color Rush ideas for 2016, I glossed over a pretty important detail: All 32 NFL teams are going to be participating in the Color Rush program. [Detroit Lions President]Rod Wood confirmed that the Lions will wear Color Rush jerseys
Photos: Pirates Bring Back Pillbox, Debut Retro Uniform
Yesterday afternoon the Pittsburgh Pirates became the first Major League team in thirty years to wear a “pillbox”-style cap during a game. A pillbox cap is one with a flat crown, in the shape of a pill box, popular with early baseball teams in the 19th century. The last team to wear
2016 NBA Postseason “Flash Forward” Merchandise
With the NBA Playoffs underway today, the time approaches for the postseason awards and trophies. I’ve been afforded a first look at the officially-licensed t-shirts that will accompany the various awards and trophies. To begin, the following t-shirts will be sold when (not if!) Stephen Curry is awarded this season’s MVP: I’ve
Wicked Curve: The Story Behind the Corpus Christi Hooks
Corpus Christi, Texas, sits on the Gulf of Mexico, where recreational and commercial fishing are a big deal. So when you look at the identity for the Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks, the connection to fishing is obvious. And indeed, if you call up the Hooks and ask them about the
Major League Baseball gets with the times and allows personalized bat decals
A couple of weeks ago, we shared with you all the sad news that Major League Basebal had decided to clamp down on — of all things — personalized bat decals. It was a pretty weird move for MLB to make, and it really seemed like they were being sticks
2016 NBA Playoffs Printable Circle Bracket
Tomorrow, the NBA Playoffs tip off, and as always, it’s time to put together a circle bracket graphic. Here’s our initial look at this season’s participants in the challenge for the O’Brien. Click the image for the full-resolution size. This year, I decided to add a new wrinkle to the circle bracket
It’s official: The NBA will put ads on their jerseys starting in 2017-18
The inevitable day that we’ve been warning you about for years now has finally come. Today, the NBA officially announced that, starting in the 2017-18 season, teams will be allowed to sell advertising space on their jerseys in the form of a small patch. Here’s the official statement from the
Republicans win NH Primaries, Fisher Cats don elephant caps
Is it a portent of things to come in a tumultuous election year? More than two months after the actual New Hampshire Primaries, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, let fans decide whether they would take the field for tonight’s home opener wearing Republican
2016 NHL Playoffs Printable Circle Bracket
Last night, the NHL Playoffs dropped the puck, and as always, it was time to put together a circle bracket graphic. Here’s our updated look at this season’s participants in the chase for the Cup. Click the image for the full-resolution size. This year, I decided to add a new wrinkle to the circle
MLB Unveils 300 New Looks as 2016 Specialty Uniforms Released
Hey, are you ready for this? We’ve got 302 new MLB caps and jerseys to show you today. No I’m serious, strap in. As has been the case for the past decade, every team in Major League Baseball will once again be wearing special uniforms for various holidays throughout the
Kansas City Royals will continue wearing gold-trimmed uniforms for Friday home games
If you were a fan of the special gold-trimmed uniforms that the defending World Series Champion Kansas City Royals wore for their season-opening series against the New York Mets, then we’ve got good news for you — they’re going to keep on wearing them for the remainder of the season.