The Tale of the Whale: The Story Behind the Hartford Whalers
It’s been 17 years since the Hartford Whalers last played hockey, but their logo lives on in ways that no one could have predicted when it was unveiled in 1979. You would expect fans of the team to carry the torch for their beloved Whalers, who left Connecticut to become
2014 World Cup Uniform Preview: Group D
With the 2014 FIFA World Cup starting up next week we’ve been taking a group-by-group look at what each of the uniforms the 32 participating nations will wear and how they compare to their kits of World Cups past. We’ve already previewed the uniforms of Group A, Group B, and Group C today we move on to Group D
Pics: Nordiques, North Stars Baseball Jerseys
Last night the Quebec Capitales and St. Paul Saints got together for a CanAm – American Association inter-league game at Stade Municipal in Quebec City. In celebration of “Soirée Hockey” (Hockey Night), the two teams took the field wearing the jerseys of their respective former NHL hockey franchises – the Capitales
2014 World Cup Uniform Preview: Group C
With the 2014 FIFA World Cup just a few short weeks away we’re going to take a group-by-group look at what each of the uniforms the 32 participating nations will wear and how they compare to their kits of World Cups past. Earlier this week we’ve taken a look at Group
NFL Unveils Super Bowl 50 Logo
The National Football League today unveiled the logo for Super Bowl 50, which will be held in February 2016 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. For the first time in 45 years the Super Bowl will NOT use Roman numerals in both it’s logo and in the title of
2014 World Cup Uniform Preview: Group B
With the 2014 FIFA World Cup just a few short weeks away we’re going to take a group-by-group look at what each of the uniforms the 32 participating nations will wear and how they compare to their kits of World Cups past. Yesterday we took a look at Group A
Independent Baseball Teams Revive Nordiques, North Stars
A couple of independent baseball leagues are joining together to bring back some long-lost, never-forgotten hockey teams. An interleague game between the CanAm League‘s Quebec Capitales and American Association’s St. Paul Saints tomorrow night will see the return of the NHL’s Quebec Nordiques and Minnesota North Stars… sort of. It’s
2014 World Cup Uniform Preview: Group A
With the 2014 FIFA World Cup just a few short weeks away I’ll be taking a group-by-group look at what each of the uniforms the 32 participating nations will wear and how they compare to their kits of World Cups past. Lots of photos, lots of facts… lots of uniform fun!
Aston Villa Goes Back To Basics With New Home Kit
After experimenting with a look that was similar to the good ol’ days of European Cup victories back in the early ’80s, Aston Villa Football Club have gone back to their normal look of sorts with their new home kit for 2014-15: Claret shirts with sky blue sleeves. Of course,
The Most Edible Mascot in Baseball: The Story Behind the Montgomery Biscuits
In the interest of full disclosure, I should point out that at time of this writing, my wife has had me on a grain-free, sugar-free diet for the better part of a month—and I use the word better loosely. This means no ice cream helmet sundaes, no beer, and for
Will The Philadelphia 76ers Be Getting New Unis Soon?
According to a source who informed Sixers blog Interstate 76ers, the answer to the question posed in the headline appears to be a “yes:” For the 2015-16 NBA season, the Philadelphia 76ers could be looking at a major uniform switch. From the blog: A uniform change would then signal a
New ACC Logo Officially Unveiled
The Atlantic Coast Conference had their new logo leak out a while back, and despite the fact that it was already out there on Twitter for everyone to see, the conference still promised that the new logo would have an official rollout after Memorial Day. Well, it’s after Memorial Day,