The big news at last night’s MLB All-Star Game was that many of the players — more than half, I’d say — were test-driving Rawlings’ latest version of the S100 …
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Yanks Hold Annual ‘Dress Like Mariano Rivera’ Day
As usual, the best part of Jackie Robinson Day was hearing all the broadcasters going out of their minds because they couldn’t tell the players apart (“The Rockies have a …
Guess What Chips I Won’t Be Eating Today?
Have there ever been a worse helmet design match-up than last night’s Fiesta Bowl? Woof. Fortunately, the game featured a few uni-notable aspects: • Boise State wore orange pants for …
Imagine That: A Blue Jay Wearing Blue
I hate the DH — hate it — but even I think it should always be used in the All-Star Game, regardless of where the game is played. Who wants …
InSANIty … Part Deux
By Phil Hecken, back again with SQL Here we are back in the colored sani wonderland with an in-depth look at the teams of the Senior Circuit. In case you …
InSANIty … Part the First
*see UW party reminder following the main article* By Phil Hecken, with Don Cristobal del Pastillo (a/k/a “SQL”) Today I am joined by longtime reader Don Cristobal del Pastillo, who …
In Which I Ignore the NBA Finals in Favor of an Obscure Winter Sport, Go Figure
What sort of uniform does a snowshoe racer wear? I confess that I had never considered that question — or even realized there was such a thing as snowshoe racing …
Fortunately, Hernandez Didn’t Come Along for This Road Trip
Quite a few of you have been sending me notes saying, more or less, “What’s with all the attention to Josh Outman and Corey Wimberly? Where’s the love for Brendan …
And You Just Know Powers Has Notebooks Full of Similar Stuff
[Editor’s Note: Jim Ransdell, editor of the excellent Sports Design Blog has found some good stuff lurking in his childhood notebooks. Enjoy. — PL] By Jim Ransdell In 1985, when …
The Prince’s Clothier: Steve Vucinich Interview
As you no doubt recall, I spent most of last Friday’s entry gushing of the hosiery stylings of A’s prospect Corey Wimberly. After a bit of phone tag, yesterday I …
Kickin’ It in Phoenix
By Phil Hecken, aided and abetted by UW Sneakerhead Matt Powers The 2009 NBA All-Star Game is upon us this evening, and the this is what the West will wear, …
Everybody’s Got A Trademark
By Phil Hecken (with a big assist from Ricko) There are certain things certain athletes always do (or did) — or almost always do (or did) — in the way …
Monday Morning Uni Watch
I’m sure something stupider than the following statement will be uttered at some point this year. I just can’t imagine what it could be. Check this out: [T]he decision to …
Secret of Crosby’s Success Revealed!
Last week there was a brief thread in the comments about an interesting point brought up during a recent Penguins/Capitals game broadcast on FSN. It took a while, but I’ve …
New Balls, Mate
By Phil Hecken (teamed up with doubles partner, Brinke Guthrie, aka “=bg=”, Uni Watch West Coast Associate and Jr. Bureau Chief) G’day. This evening (or tomorrow, for you living Down …