Rock ‘n’ Roll Cats: The Story Behind the New Britain Rock Cats
If you’re like me, you’ll be humming Stray Cat Strut the rest of the day after reading the story of the New Britain Rock Cats. After all, if ever there was one, Rocky the Rock Cat is a feline Casanova, a ladies’ cat. If they made a movie about Rocky,
Mariners Might Wear Cream in 2015
Could the Seattle Mariners be the latest MLB team to go cream? It was something we heard last year, and it sounds like the team is still seriously considering it. Thanks to a post from “PhantomDreamer” on our message boards: “Mariners radio voice Rick Rizzs mentioned during Saturday’s game against
A Peek at the New Charlotte Hornets Uniforms
Just hours after they officially returned to the NBA, we’ve gotten our first look at the new Charlotte Hornets uniforms for the upcoming 2014-15 season. Thanks to a Tweet to us from @ConradBurry, a graphic showing the jersey wordmarks which will be featured front-and-centre on the new uniform: SportsLogos.Net can
The Buzz Is Officially Back; Bobcats Are Now Hornets
At 12:30 PM EST today, the Bobcats of Charlotte breathed their last breath as an NBA nickname. From that point on, the name and logos that were unveiled back in the winter became official: The Charlotte Bobcats are now the Charlotte Hornets. The official unveiling brought along some interesting news: Thanks
Nancy, Sluggo, and Slugger: The Story Behind the Portland Sea Dogs
The Portland Sea Dogs, who are celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2014, are among the most consistently popular teams in all of minor league baseball. They have been a fixture in New England since the 1993 expansion of Major League Baseball required the minor leagues to expand as well, first
Liverpool Adds Away Kit To 2014-15 Set
After previously unveiling their home/primary kit for next season, Liverpool FC have revealed what they’ll be wearing for most of their away games, and it’s a call back to a look that Liverpool have utilized as an away identity in the past: Yellow. For the first time since the 2006-07
Pics: All MLB Teams Wearing Camo for Memorial Day
Just a week after seeing this years batch of camouflage “Stars and Stripes” caps we now have photos of all the 2014 “USMC” jerseys to be worn by each of the 30 MLB teams on Memorial Day, May 26th. Not a surprise, more camouflage. I’m still not a fan of
What Would You Name an NHL Team in Seattle?
According to several reports, one of which you can find here, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and his deputy Bill Daly were both in Seattle this past week meeting with city and county officials. Sources say the meetings were simply to check in on progress of the new hockey/basketball arena proposed
Sea Dogs Celebrate 10 Years in QMJHL
The Saint John Sea Dogs yesterday unveiled their 10th anniversary logo to celebrate their upcoming 10th season as members of the Canadian junior league, the QMJHL. From the official press release: The logo features a grey “X” outlined in black. The current Sea Dogs’ logo makes up the upper left
Orlando City SC Unveils Crest For 2015 MLS Season
Orlando City Soccer Club is currently competing in USL Pro, the 3rd tier of the United States’ soccer pyramid. However, Orlando City will be “promoted” to the top tier league, Major League Soccer, in time for next season. Since that date is rapidly approaching, the club has unveiled the new
White Sox Wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
The Chicago White Sox took to the field wearing pink baseball caps for their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks yesterday afternoon. It was part of a Chicago White Sox “Pink Out” promotion for breast cancer awareness, the event was held jointly between the White Sox and the Chicago chapter of
Of Moose and (Celery) Men: The Story Behind the Wilmington Blue Rocks
The Wilmington Blue Rocks’ name derives from large chunks of rock found in Delaware’s Christina River. How the team went from a name based on lumps of blue-ish granite to logos that feature a moose and a stalk of celery merits some explaining. The first iteration of the Blue Rocks