By Bryan Redemske Every four years — well, every two, really — we hear multi-millionaires from the NBA and NHL saying how excited they are to wear their country’s colors …
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Where There’s Smoke, There’s Dana Quigley
Paul’s smoking athletes story was a while back on Page 2, but here’s one from Saturday. Golfers are the easiest to catch on camera, obviously. I think it’s because, while …
This Biscuit = Gravy Train
(This entry isn’t 100 percent about uniforms, though the team in question is one of the cooler nicknamed teams in professional sports. If any of this offends you, I’m sure …
Bashed Brother
Hey, didn’t you used to be Jose Canseco? The high shorts and tank top aren’t doing Jose — or perhaps Ozzie — any favors. But here’s the deal: Vai Sikahema, …
Friday Night Whites
I’ve been in and out of the loop lately — crazy things going on in Omaha, you know — so forgive me if this has been remarked upon previously. But …
Wow, What A Horrible Idea.
The Reds may have been the first all-professional baseball team, but they’ve done some stupid-ass stuff over the years. Without getting into a long list of things — which isn’t …
Independence Day Tek
Because I’m a spoilsport with a 10-month-old — and because I also don’t understand the allure of fireworks — I spent way too much time watching How It’s Made on …
Unsafe On Any Step
The podium isn’t just a fancy staircase. Best wear a helmet. Those champagne corks are dangerous. — Bryan
Track And Field Formal Wear
When I think track and field, I think fancy clothes. The latest fabrics and cuts, joined together in an enviable mix of cutting edge … wait … is that guy …
Is That Jack Johnson?
Far right, in the background. What’s Jack Johnson doing in the Red Sox clubhouse? Furthermore, what’s Manny doing in the clubhouse? I thought he just showed up at game time, …
Yeah, But Did You Go To The Zoo?
By Bryan Redemske Florida State was eliminated from the College World Series on Monday night, robbing a national television audience of the chance to see an all-yellow uniform. Of course, …
Throw(them)-back
There’s been much discussion and praise tossed around in these parts during the great baseball throwback siege of 2008. It started with the Cubs and Braves on Thursday, followed with …
Wear Fake Stirrups, Get Torched*
Let this be a lesson, Todd Wellemeyer. Also, best not to groove pitches to Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, Pat Burrell … in consecutive at-bats. —Bryan *Offer does not apply to …
Chicago Cubs: Lovable … Innovators?
By Bryan Redemske As a Cubs fan, I often find myself on the wrong of end futility-related jokes, where losses are explained as, “Hey, it’s the Cubs. Of course they’re …
Uni Watch: Now With Sparkles!
Every four years, gymnastics — much like figure skating — comes out of storage to capture the hearts of American women ages 14-64. Other than those three weeks of the …