Fan Apparel

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…

San Diego Padres Go for Uninventive Promotions
February 7, 2017 at 2:57 pm

Imagine this: You're in a meeting with a potential client. The client wants a promotional campaign to drive revenue and leave as many lasting impressions as it can. You think for a while, and respond with this: "How about we do something kind of boring?" Bet you haven't done that. But, it's what the San…

Patriots Fans Rush for Merchandise, Atlanta Stores Remove Super Bowl Stock
February 6, 2017 at 2:38 pm

Man, what a Super Bowl. Regardless of whichever team you rooted for, there's no denying that what the Patriots did was unexpected and, if we may say, pretty amazing. (And at least one digital content editor was actively rooting for the Falcons.) So, it's no surprise that Patriots…

The Counterfeit Problem Is Bigger Than Any Parking Lot or Flea Market
February 2, 2017 at 2:15 pm

By now, we know what to look for when it comes to counterfeit sports merchandise, so we don't feel the need to rehash it. (Bottom line: Look for authenticity stickers, among other things.) And yet, before every major sports event, law enforcement agencies report the staggering number of…

Activision Blizzard Announces Consumer Product Division
February 1, 2017 at 2:02 pm

Activision Blizzard, the brains behind some of the most popular video gaming franchises like "Call of Duty," "Overwatch" and "World of Warcraft" announced that it's creating a consumer products division. Fortune reported that Tim Kilpin, a former executive at Mattel (where he was president and chief commercial officer) and Walt Disney (where he oversaw the…