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Oregon gets its wings
Ducks expand football wardrobe options... again
By Anthony May|Posted 06.25.09

Love 'em or hate 'em, the Nike-designed Oregon football uniforms have been burning retinas for more than a decade. They've been covered in tread patterns, camouflaged, even given their own signature typeface, and now, they've got wings.

On Tuesday, the University of Oregon unveiled a new set of simplified, solid-colored uniform with tattoo-esque wings adorning their shoulders...

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June
Snakes on a logo?
New MLS logo has visual appeal, historic themes
By Anthony May|Posted 05.12.09

I'm sure there was at least a handful of confused onlookers in the Philadelphia crowd today during the unveiling of their new MLS team's name and logo: The new Philadelphia "Union" logo features stars, a crest and... a coiled snake?

Anthony May breaks down the historical themes and visual appeal of the latest MLS logo....

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May
Dressed for success?
Lions, Jaguars 'updated' looks offer uninspired changes
By Anthony May|Posted 04.22.09

So, you finished 0-16 last season and you're only a few days from making the first overall pick of the draft: What franchise-altering change is at the top of your to-do list? Unveil new uniforms, duh.

Not to be outdone by the Lions' new duds, the Jacksonville Jaguars unveiled an equally uninspired logo/uniform update Wednesday afternoon. The Jags have simplified their look, cleaning up the lines and eliminating the yellow/gold from their game day outfits....

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April
NBA does it for the 'green'
Inaugural NBA Green Week not 'green' enough
By Steve Turney|Posted 04.04.09

Just when you thought St. Patrick's Day was over, the NBA scores a slam-dunk with its first ever NBA 'Green Week'. But there was no leprechauns to be found, not even Earl Boykins.

This is a well-thought out program by the NBA. The NBA Green Initiative was conceived after the NBA partnered with the Natural Resources Defense Council. From April 2-10, the Denver Nuggets, Charlotte Bobcats, and Chicago Bulls will wear green-colored uniforms and showcase taupe-colored warm-up shirts made from 100 percent organic cotton....

04
April
A not-so 'Classic' mark
Logo for the WBC offers simple message, little glitz
By Anthony May|Posted 03.10.09
I'm an unabashed fan of the World Baseball Classic. And while I realize most of the nation doesn't share my enthusiasm, I've been loving this year's tournament. It's really been the sport at it's purest; it's been about baseball, without......
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March