Fan Apparel

'Gary from Chicago' Earns Himself Bears, Bulls Gifts
March 6, 2017 at 2:12 pm

Remember "Gary from Chicago," the supposed tourist who found his way into the Oscars and America's hearts simultaneously? For those who need a refresher (or didn't watch the show): Host Jimmy Kimmel supposedly had Gary Coe believe he was going on a regular Hollywood tour, but was brought in front of the stage during the…

NHL Releases Rainbow Merchandise for 'Hockey Is for Everyone' Month
March 1, 2017 at 1:20 pm

The NHL is showing its true colors with a new line of licensed apparel. For its "Hockey for Everyone" month, the league is selling shirts with each of the 30 teams' logos in a rainbow color scheme. The NHL released rainbow apparel for all 30 teams for Hockey is for Everyone month.…

'The Walking Dead' Star Thinks T-shirt Recall Was Stupid
February 27, 2017 at 3:10 pm

Remember those "The Walking Dead" T-shirts that Primark pulled due to racist undertones? Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who plays the bat-wielding Negan on the show, fired back at the U.K. retailer's decision calling it "stupid."

Chicago Cubs Keep Celebration Going This Season With Giveaways
February 22, 2017 at 2:46 pm

Cubs fans, keep on celebrating. You've all earned it. This was surely a World Series to remember for Cubs faithful and others. (Sorry, Cleveland.) So, to keep the party going, the Cubs have some fun World Series-themed giveaways planned for the 2017 season, according to DNAInfo. While most of us will never understand what it…

Nike Got Lazy With U.S. Soccer Uniforms
February 16, 2017 at 2:03 pm

One of the cool things about soccer (at least European soccer) is that teams typically get new uniforms every year. That can be a mixed bag, because one year, you might love your team's uniforms and then hate them next year. Then you're stuck watching every game, quietly (or vocally) hating the sight of your…

Roger Goodell Was Not Happy About Some Patriots' Shirt Choices
February 13, 2017 at 2:43 pm

The New England Patriots were kind of sore winners after the amazing comeback win in Super Bowl LI. But, the target of their celebration wasn't the losing Atlanta Falcons, it was NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Goodell has been tough on the Patriots this year, what with the "Deflategate" scandal, for example. So, when the Patriots…

Authorities Seize $20M in Counterfeit Super Bowl Merchandise
February 10, 2017 at 9:37 am

Last week, we mentioned that law enforcement officials were working to limit the spread of counterfeit items on the internet through a program called “Operation Team Player.” According to Claims Journal, the program has resulted in the seizure of $20 million worth of sports-related items. “Criminal elements use…

Distributor Makes 'Wicked Awesome' Business With Big Leagues
February 10, 2017 at 8:52 am

Our friends in New England love to use “wicked” in place of “very.” You might have heard someone say that someone was “wicked smart,” or that it was “wicked cold” outside. You might have also heard someone…

Does the Nets' Sponsor Patch Ruin Their Jerseys?
February 9, 2017 at 2:02 pm

We're getting our first looks at NBA jerseys with sponsor patches on them. And, for the most part, it's not too bad. They're subtle and, at least as we saw with Philadelphia, Boston and Sacramento, the patches match the color scheme well. But then, the Brooklyn Nets had to ruin that streak by placing a…