The Very Template-y Unis of Timmy's Brier

By Phil Hecken, on March 13th, 2016%

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Other than an occasional ticker mention or possibly a photo from the Brooklyn-Lakeside Curling Club, we don’t cover curling very often on Uni Watch (unless it’s the Olympics and the Norwegian Curling Team is involved). And for good reason — the sport isn’t particularly popular, and the . . . → Read More: The Very Template-y Unis of Timmy’s Brier

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The Unis of the World Women's Curling Championships

By Phil Hecken, on March 21st, 2015%

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By Phil Hecken

As you know (or you should), I’ve really gotten into curling over the years — moving from a curling watcher to an actual (albeit not particularly good) curler this past fall and winter. In fact, tomorrow evening, The “Sweep To Victory” Team (I’m skip, and birthday boy Paul serves . . . → Read More: The Unis of the World Women’s Curling Championships

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The Aesthetics of Curling in the 2014 Olympic Games

By Phil Hecken, on February 15th, 2014%

By Phil Hecken

As promised after his seminal work on Curling last weekend, I am rejoined by Mike Styczen, who is back to discuss the “uniforms” worn by the curlers representing the various nations participating in the Olympic Bonspeil.

Now, if you’ve been following the Olympics (or even if you haven’t), you’re probably aware . . . → Read More: The Aesthetics of Curling in the 2014 Olympic Games

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Curlers...Do It Hard

By Phil Hecken, on February 8th, 2014%

By Phil Hecken

Well, folks — ’tis that time again. The Olympics are here. I thought about ledeing with the fashion show that took place yesterday in Sochi, but if you haven’t seen it yet — there’s plenty (I mean plenty!) of links in the Olympics section of the ticker. Instead, let’s get right . . . → Read More: Curlers…Do It Hard

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