The Washington Redskins are, following some significant corporate pressure, reportedly considering a name change. This is a frequently debated topic with each side deep in their respective corners — either you want to keep the name and preserve the history of the team, or you feel the name is offensive
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Memphis Adds ‘Black Lives Matter’ Decal this Fall
The University of Memphis football team will wear helmet stickers this fall in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, head coach Ryan Silverfield announced on Tuesday evening. “The use of the ‘BLM’ logo on a helmet decal was an idea from our student-athletes,” Silverfield told The Commercial Appeal. “It doesn’t
Under Armour Attempting To Terminate Apparel Contracts With Cal Golden Bears, UCLA Bruins
Citing a lack of marketing benefits and financial difficulties associated with coronavirus outbreak, Under Armour recently announced plans to terminate lucrative apparel contracts with the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of California, Los Angeles. “We have been paying for marketing benefits that we have not received for an
Oregon, Oregon State Rivalry Will No Longer Reference Civil War
The longstanding rivalry between the Oregon Ducks and Oregon State Beavers will no longer be referred to as the Civil War, the universities announced in a joint statement on Friday afternoon. “Changing this name is overdue as it represents a connection to a war fought to perpetuate slavery,” Oregon State
Florida State Seminoles Unveil Updated Home Jerseys With White Numbers
Last summer, then-Florida State head coach Willie Taggart announced the Seminoles planned to bring back white numbers on their garnet home jerseys for the 2020 season. And though Taggart is no longer with the program, those plans finally came to fruition on Thursday evening when Florida State shared a video to
Duke’s Mayonnaise Replaces Belk As Title Sponsor Of Charlotte Bowl Game
The Charlotte Sports Foundation announced on Thursday that Duke’s Mayonnaise has replaced Belk as the title sponsor of the annual college football bowl game held at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. “The Duke’s brand is synonymous with mayonnaise in every kitchen in the south,” Charlotte Sports Foundation
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
First Look: Tom Brady in a Tampa Bay Bucs Uniform, For Real
Attention folks, these are not Photoshopped. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers today released real photos of the real Tom Brady in his real Tampa Bay Buccaneers uniform. Not only is it our first actual look at Tom in an NFL uniform other than the New England Patriots for the first time
Steelers OT Zach Banner Advocates For Black Lives Matter Helmet Decals
In the two weeks since George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police, numerous collegiate and professional athletes and coaches have spoken out about racial injustices in our communities. That includes Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Zach Banner, who recently suggested the NFL allow teams to wear helmet decals that
Inaugural Myrtle Beach Bowl Logo Unveiled
One of more than 40 bowl games scheduled to be played during the 2020-21 college football season, the Myrtle Beach Bowl recently unveiled the logo for its inaugural game. The Myrtle Beach Bowl will be held at Brooks Stadium — home of the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers — and feature a
Cheez-It To Replace Camping World As Sponsor Of Orlando Bowl Game
After two seasons as the title sponsor of the annual bowl game held at Chase Field in Phoenix, Cheez-It announced on Wednesday morning a multi-year partnership with Florida Citrus Group to be the new sponsor of one of the two postseason games at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. “Cheez-It is
Los Angeles Rams Tease Alternate Uniforms In 2021, 2022
The Los Angeles Rams officially unveiled their new uniforms on Wednesday morning, which include a modernized metallic helmet, gradient numbers on the royal blue home jersey and a bone-colored road look. In doing so, the Rams also subtly announced on their website they’ll reveal two additional alternate uniforms in 2021