A month or so ago, when the NBA decided to go forward with a tentative plan to relocate 22 teams down to Orlando’s Disneyworld for a finish of the regular season and playoffs, one of my initial thoughts was, “Will they be designing and producing a “general use” court for
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Virginia Cavaliers Modify New Logos To Remove Slavery Ties
The University of Virginia has removed one small detail from the athletic department’s new primary and secondary logos that inadvertently referenced the school’s history with slavery. The logos, which were originally unveiled on April 24, previously featured curves on the grip of the sabres that mimicked the design of the
Raptors Getting New Uniforms, Tweaking Logo in 2021
SportsLogos.Net has learned that the Toronto Raptors will be getting rid of their current uniform set and will tweak their primary logo following the 2019-20 NBA season. This information has been confirmed to us by multiple reliable sources. While the *details* on the new look have yet to be revealed,
How Felix the Cat Became This High School’s Mascot
In the town of Logansport, the school’s nickname is the Berries, which is its own interesting and unique story that originates from either a fruit that was cultivated in town or a popular slang term of the 1920s. However, this school’s claim to fame is its mascot, Felix the Cat.
NBA Teams Could Use Home Courts if Season Resumes in Orlando
There’s no place like home… court in the NBA, and if the league’s Orlando “hub city” plan goes forward we could see each team’s usual home court during games. According to Yahoo! Sports’ Keith Smith, “the idea of transporting a home floor is on the table” if/when play resumes at
NBA Drops Spalding, Wilson Becomes New In-Game Basketball Provider
WILSON! WILLLLL-SSSOONNNNNNN! The National Basketball Association today announced that Wilson Sporting Goods Co. will provide the official game ball of the NBA as well as the Women’s National Basketball Association, NBA G-League, and the new Basketball Africa League. The new deal begins with the NBA’s 75th anniversary season in 2021-22
The Dream Shop: Harvesting Old Jerseys “For the Cause”
I think you’ll like this story. I know I do. Patsy Elmer, the owner of Big Time Jerseys in Phoenix, is my mentor and friend. I kid her that she has REALLY gone “big time” these days, now that her business has grown to allow her to claim to be
Virginia Cavaliers Unveil New Brand Identity, Secondary Logos
The University of Virginia on Friday morning unveiled a refreshed brand identity that includes an updated primary mark, two new secondary logos, revised color scheme and other associated typography. “I love the new visual identity system,” athletic director Carla Williams said in a statement. “It’s exciting and it maintains UVA’s
Sam Houston State Bearkats Unveil New Logos, Updated Color Scheme
A new era of Sam Houston State athletics got underway last week when the university — which is located in Huntsville, Texas — unveiled a new primary logo and updated color scheme. “I am extremely excited to help introduce a new look and identity for our Bearkat athletes, fans, coaches
New York Liberty Unveil New Logo, Uniforms, Colours for 2020
The New York Liberty this morning unveiled a brand new primary logo and colour scheme in anticipation of the 2020 Women’s National Basketball Association season (we hope, anyway). With the team’s relocation from Madison Square Garden in Manhattan to Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, the Liberty have shed all of their visual
Unused 2020 NCAA Men’s Final Four Court Revealed
Had the NCAA not cancelled the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments amid the worldwide coronavirus outbreak, fans across the country would have presumably spent the next few days feverishly filling out dozens of brackets. Instead, we’re left wondering what could have been in a world that no longer has one
Northwestern Wildcats Unveil Chicago-Inspired “By The Players” Uniform
The Northwestern men’s basketball program on Thursday afternoon announced it will wear the latest rendition of its “By The Players” uniform during Saturday’s Senior Day tilt with Penn State (4 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network). This marks the fourth time in program history the Wildcats have collaborated with Under