Category: NBA | Uni Watch

What Would It Be Like to Watch a Game Without a Crowd?

By Paul Lukas, on March 11th, 2020%

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As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc around the world, there are increasing signs that sporting events taking place in empty arenas and stadiums — something we’ve already seen in Japan and Italy — could soon be coming to North America. Consider:

• ESPN reported on . . . → Read More: What Would It Be Like to Watch a Game Without a Crowd?

How Is the Coronavirus Affecting Athletics Aesthetics?

By Paul Lukas, on March 3rd, 2020%

The photo shown above is from a recent preseason Japanese baseball game at the Tokyo Dome between the Yomiuri Giants and the Tokyo Yakult Swallows. The men wearing masks are the stadium’s grounds crew. (Also, it’s interesting that their attire is so heavily Under Armour-branded, right?)

That shot is one of several powerful images . . . → Read More: How Is the Coronavirus Affecting Athletics Aesthetics?

’Canes Dress Up in Hornets Colors

By Paul Lukas, on February 22nd, 2020%

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Paul here, making a rare weekend appearance while Phil takes the weekend off so he can participate in a curling tournament. (Hope you win, buddy!)

So: Cross-sport uni promotions are getting more and more common. The latest example took place last night in Raleigh, as the Carolina . . . → Read More: ’Canes Dress Up in Hornets Colors

NBA All-Star Game Recap

By Paul Lukas, on February 17th, 2020%

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Happy Presidents Day! I was looking through NBA All-Star Game photos last night and cracked up when I came across this shot. An uncontested dunk with everyone basically standing around looking bored — that pretty well captures the All-Star spirit!

Anyway, by now you know the drill . . . → Read More: NBA All-Star Game Recap