May, 2006:

• Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs Unveil 2007 All-Star Game Logo (Central Hockey League)
  May 30, 2006
  The Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs today announced the dates for the 2007 Central Hockey League All-Star Game and All-Star Banquet. The Mudbugs will host the league-wide event for the first time in franchise history, as part of their upcoming tenth anniversary season.
  Source: www.centralhockeyleague.com
   
• Pittsburgh Pirates Unveil New Mascot (Major League Baseball / National League)
  May 27, 2006
  Move over Parrot, you've got some company. After the Pirates' rousing 12-5 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night at PNC Park, the Bucs unveiled a new, as-yet-unnamed mascot to join the longtime fan-favorite Pirate Parrot. The shaggy-bearded and patch-eyed new buccaneer mascot has the look of a fuzzier take on the team's logo. He will be integrated into the Pirates in-game entertainment at PNC Park, Sunday Kids Days and other community and marketing initiatives.
  Source: pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com
   
• Uni Watch by Paul Lukas - "Behind the NFL Numbers"
  May 25, 2006
  Uni Watch did not expect to be devoting a column to the NFL in May. But Reggie Bush, among his many other talents, has made that possible.  In case you've been under a rock: Bush wanted to wear uniform No. 5, like he did at USC and in high school. But under the NFL's numbering rules -- which we'll examine more closely in a minute -- running backs aren't allowed to wear Nos. 1 through 19. So Bush petitioned the league for a waiver, but they turned him down earlier this week, so he'll wear No. 25 instead.
  Source: www.espn.com
   
• CHL Unveils New Logo (Central Hockey League)
  May 25, 2006
  The Central Hockey League has today unveiled a new primary logo. Created by the Joe Bosack Graphic Design Company out of Pipersville, Penn., the new image features bold lettering atop a stylized puck along with a black, steel blue and grey color scheme. In conjunction with the new logo release, the Central Hockey League website has been revised to match the new official CHL colors.
  Source: www.arenadigest.com
   
• ESPN Page 2 - "Jersey Nation: You've Run Amok"
  May 12, 2006
  On an otherwise forgettable evening last March, Denver Nuggets coach George Karl donned a personalized retro basketball jersey.  During a game.  Over a long-sleeved T-shirt.  Tucked into a pair of sweatpants.  To quote noted late-20th century philosopher Keanu Reeves: Whoa.
  Source: www.espn.com
   
• U. of Massachusetts-Lowell Unveils New Athletics Logos (NCAA)
  May 11, 2006
  The UMass Lowell Department of Athletics unveiled its new athletic logo Tuesday night at its annual Excellence Banquet.  The logo encompasses its mascot, the River Hawk, as well as its place on the Merrimack River.  “The River Hawk nickname and logo has served the campus well since it was first developed in 1994, but this is a fresh opportunity to re-introduce our athletic programs to the community,” said UML Director of Athletics Dana Skinner. “Phoenix Design (of New York City) worked closely with our staff to develop a fresh and exciting new look we feel will be well received.”
  Source: www.goriverhawks.com
   
• Uni Watch by Paul Lukas - "Chain Gang Roster"
  May 11, 2006
  When you think of Curt Schilling and uniforms, the first thing that comes to mind is probably that bloody sock. Watch Schilling during a game, though, and you'll see something subtler: After almost every pitch, he fidgets with his jersey collar. That's because Schilling wears two necklaces, ones that tend to pop out from beneath his jersey during his delivery, so he's constantly tucking them back in.  Schilling is a charter member of Uni Watch's Chain Gang -- players who insist on wearing necklaces on the field, no matter how impractical or annoying they might be. But not just any necklaced player can make the Chain Gang. Like any good GM, Uni Watch is applying tough, exacting standards. Simply wearing one of those bogus titanium thingies, for example, does not make you a Chain Ganger -- it just makes you lame-o. So titanium devotees such as Kameron Loe, Todd Jones and Brandon Webb, among dozens of others, won't make the cut.
  Source: www.espn.com
   
• Toronto FC Unveils Name, Logo (Major League Soccer)
  May 11, 2006
  Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) and Major League Soccer (MLS) unveiled Toronto FC as the city's newest professional sports team on May 11, 2006. Toronto becomes the 13th Major League Soccer team and the first outside of the United States. During the ceremony, Toronto FC’s emblem was also unveiled. Major League Soccer granted Toronto a team in October 2005 after an agreement was reached to build a permanent soccer stadium at Exhibition Place in the city. "This is an exciting day for soccer fans in Toronto who can now enjoy great quality soccer and a have a team they can call their own," said Tom Anselmi, executive vice-president and chief operating officer at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. “Toronto provides the perfect backdrop for the world’s number one sport given our city’s diversity and affinity for soccer. We’re committed to making Toronto FC and Major League Soccer a success.” The strength of Toronto FC’s name is its simplicity. The emblem integrates a traditional shield with contemporary imagery. The acronym FC is synonymous with soccer and great soccer clubs around the world choose to emphasize their cities’ names.
  Source: www.mlsnet.com
   
• New Mexico Scorpions Unveil New Logo, Uniforms (Central Hockey League)
  May 9, 2006
  The New Mexico Scorpions, who will resume play in the Central Hockey League (CHL) this October in the new, state-of-the-art Rio Rancho Events Center, today unveiled a newly redesigned logo, color scheme and uniforms at a press conference held at the newest Chili's Grill & Bar, 1001 Unser Blvd SE, Rio Rancho. "This is an exiting time for both our franchise and hockey fans throughout the Rio Rancho and Albuquerque areas," said former NHLer and team co-owner/president Dave Ellett. "We are really, really thrilled about the look we have developed and the identity that this will allow us to establish with everyone from our players to our season ticket holders and our corporate partners alike. This logo is something we can all be really proud of."
  Source: www.oursportscentral.com
   
• Orange County Buzz Moves to Carson (American Basketball Association)
  May 8, 2006
  ABA Orange County Buzz GM/Head Coach Burrel Lee III is happy to announce that the team will move to the City of Carson for the 2006-2007 season. The City of Carson is home to the Home Depot Center on the Campus of Cal State Dominguez Hills. "This is a great moment as we go into our third season. We have a great home venue with an even better staff and they have welcomed us with open arms," stated Lee. "We will start fresh with a new team name, mascot and logo. We will become the Carson Buzz. We will be announcing in the coming days our Name the Carson ABA team soon. This contest will be open to children in grades 3rd-8th and the winner will win a great prize package."
  Source: www.oursportscentral.com
   
• Milwaukee Bucks Will Attempt to Change Luck by Changing Uniforms (National Basketball Association)
  May 5, 2005
  The Bucks' playoff run - which was actually more of a slow and somewhat painful jog than a rigorous sprint - did not inspire many Milwaukeeans to hurry to their local sporting goods store in order to purchase t-shirts, hats, mini-balls and other team paraphernalia. As it turns out, that's not entirely bad.  Multiple sources have told Saucy Stadium Secrets that the Bucks will unveil new uniforms next season, ditching the purple, green and silver color palette for a green, red and white scheme that more closely resembles the threads that the team wore during the early 1980s.
  Source: www.onmilwaukee.com
   
• Hamilton Tiger-Cats Unveil New Alternate Jersey (Canadian Football League)
  May 5, 2006
  The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are absolutely golden. The team has added a boat-load of exciting players for this season and is nearing a 19,000 season's ticket level.  Now add a flashy new jersey that will be unveiled today.  It's gold. Or to be more precise, a gold mine, given that authentic game jerseys with cresting will retail for as much as $324.99 plus tax.
  Source: www.hamiltonspectator.com
   
• Memphis RiverKings Unveil 15th Anniversary Logo (Central Hockey League)
  May 3, 2006
  The 2006-2007 season is going to be a very special one for the Memphis RiverKings of the Central Hockey League. This upcoming season will mark the 15th season that the RiverKings have been playing hockey in the Mid-South and today the team unveiled a special 15th Anniversary logo and details on special season ticket rates. The RiverKings' special 15th Anniversary logo is a traditional classic banner style that features the "MRK" insignia in the center surrounded by "Memphis RiverKings-15th Anniversary" on its outer edge. The years "1992" and "2006" are included in the attached banner. The logo will be featured prominently in all of the team's publications, artwork and jerseys during the 2006-2007 season. The colors in the logo link the past to the present. The black represents the primary color of the team's uniforms from 1992-2000; the gold represents the gold color from then and now, and the green color represents the team's current primary color.
  Source: www.oursportscentral.com
   
• Toronto Raptors to Get New Uniforms for 2006-2007? (National Basketball Association)
  May 2, 2006
  One of the worst kept secrets in Raptorville is the fact the lads will be getting new uniforms of some sort next year.  No one's come out and said exactly what they'll look like because who wants to waste a big night of fashion coming closer to training camp, so we're just guessing here and most of the guess goes to personal preference.  How about an all-black third jersey, with red piping and white lettering? Cool? Yes.
  Source: www.thestar.com