College mascots, they’re usually created to bring joy to the thousands upon thousands who attend games. To both raise school spirit while also putting a smile on the faces of the younger fans in the stadium. But there are exceptions to every rule … in the case of the college
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Jarrett Jack Latest NBA Player To Decry Sleeved Jerseys
The sleeved jersey movement is going strong as ever. Just yesterday, the Bulls debuted their green St. Patrick’s Day jerseys that had sleeves on them. This is after the Celtics also had sleeved St. Patty’s Day jerseys. This is after the Noche Latina series of jerseys rolled out with sleeves.
Photos: Goin Green on St Patricks Day 2014
Happy day after St. Patrick’s Day! In case you were too busy celebrating (or working… it was a Monday after all) you may have missed on how pro sports teams around North America marked the annual tribute to Ireland. As always several teams traded in their usual colours for green
Bulls, Celtics going sleeved (and green) for St Patricks Day
C’mon, you *had* to know the special green St. Patrick’s Day jerseys were going to be sleeved this year. This season only the Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics will be taking part in the annual event, both jerseys are very similar in style to what the clubs have worn for
Purple Reigns in Toronto Once More
Twenty years later, the big purple dinosaur is coming back to Toronto Raptors basketball. The Raptors announced yesterday that as part of their 20th season celebrations next year, the team will wear their original purple road uniforms for select home dates. “We are excited to bring back a piece of
All Retro in Raptors New 20th Season Logo
They may be high atop the Atlantic Division standings but it appears the Toronto Raptors are already starting to look to next season… and they’re doing so by looking to seasons past. If that makes any sense. Next year the Raptors will be competing in their 20th National Basketball Association
NBA All-Star Game Uniforms Through the Years
It’s the annual National Basketball Association All-Star Week and this year’s star-studded tilt is being held in New Orleans, LA for the first time since 2008… it’s also the first time we’ll be seeing sleeved jerseys worn by the players in an NBA All-Star Game. With the game getting underway
Pierre The Pelican Returns with Friendlier, Less Terrifying Look
Earlier this season, the New Orleans Pelicans unveiled their first ever mascot, and it struck fear into the hearts of many. Appropriately enough, Pierre made his debut during the Halloween season, which was just the perfect time for the loathsome creature to scamper into our nightmares and haunt us in
Is This The New Atlanta Hawks Logo?
In the quest to make sure that video games are as realistic and up to date as possible, developers of sports simulation games normally get their hands on things such as new logos and uniforms far before they’re unveiled, so that the game will be totally in sync with what
New NBA Commish Means New Basketball Design
The reign of David Joel Stern as NBA commissioner came to an end this morning, thirty years to the day in which it started – February 1, 1984. Adam Silver, former deputy commissioner, is now the commissioner of the NBA. With the end of Stern’s rule comes the end of
Miami Heat to Wear Road Throwback Uniforms
The Miami Heat (with the help of “Kickstart” by Mountain Dew) have unveiled yet another set of alternate uniforms, though these aren’t exactly new. In fact, the “new” jerseys that had a flashing unveiling via throwbackblack.com are actually the Heat’s inaugural road uniforms, which debuted back in the 1988-89 season,
Brooklyn Nets Officially Unveil Dodger-Inspired Sleeved Alt Jerseys
The Brooklyn Nets have officially unveiled their “Brooklyn Blue Nights” sleeved alternate jerseys, & according to ESPN’s Darren Rovell, the jerseys will be worn for at least 5 home games through the latter part of the NBA season. The uniforms are gray with blue lettering and trim, and are an