White sneakers have gone double-platinum on pop culture charts everywhere, topping Chuck Taylor Cons and even the iconic Air Jordans. Who could have picked it – not even Billboard. But when exactly did Reebok’s classic white club shoes from 1985 start re-emerging? Did the Doc and Marty bring them back in the Dolorean? Were they… Continue reading White Reebok classic: The return of a legend
Author: JP
Writes about sport and business. Enjoys coffee. Appreciates retro sneakers.
Chicago Bears football needs social media to shift ‘da’ narrative
Something mystical happens to the Chicago Bears’ uniform when it’s shown in black and white. There’s something menacing about the way that dark Vader-like helmet is contrasted by the all white jersey.
NFL’s Best Running Quarterbacks: Now and Then
Burning around the park like Wylie Coyote atop an ACME rocket., nobody can catch the NFL’s best running signal-callers.
Washington Football Team 2020 look is 1920s chic
Washington’s pro football team has a new name, of course, and so the new team now has a new uniform, too. Well, it’s an old uniform with a few tweaks really, making a brand new design feel wonderfully old fashioned. Confused? The Native American silhouetted head is gone, replace by a stylised ‘W’. After all,… Continue reading Washington Football Team 2020 look is 1920s chic
Air Jordan as an Icon
Netflix’s Last Dance documentary was gripping. But the soaring on-court Air Jordan that we loved so much, is distinctly different in retrospect. Or, at least, the idea of Jordan, a high-flying hero with a great smile and superhuman talent, isn’t quite the same thing as his day-to-day persona in the trenches for the Chicago Bulls.… Continue reading Air Jordan as an Icon
The Lasting Allure Of LaMelo
Back in December, before the chaos of 2020, the future of the National Basketball League was all at once about a talented and highly touted import carrying the weight of international promotion over and above anything a Hemsworth or former Neighbours star like Margot Robbie might ever achieve. Let’s call it the Allure of LaMelo,… Continue reading The Lasting Allure Of LaMelo
NFL flexes its content muscle
The NFL cleverly makes audibles on which games it will slot into prime time, recently moving the Bears – Rams game into a headline spot. It’s easy to see what goes into a decision like this when the two ‘replacement’ teams are from major cities. But while Chicago versus Los Angeles sounds good on paper,… Continue reading NFL flexes its content muscle
Most Tweeted NFL Games … really?
The @dallascowboys at @Eagles matchup on @SNFonNBC was the Most Tweeted Game of Week 10’s Thursday and Sunday action (per @TwitterSports) 1. @dallascowboys at @Eagles on Sunday night 2. @Panthers at @steelers on Thursday night 3. @Saints at @Bengals pic.twitter.com/fZpQlFSKvW — NFL345 (@NFL345) November 12, 2018 The NFL’s communications department (@NFL345) reports that last… Continue reading Most Tweeted NFL Games … really?
Hawks, Bruins go classical
View this post on Instagram ◾️▫️◾️©️◾️▫️◾️ A post shared by Chicago Blackhawks (@nhlblackhawks) on Nov 10, 2018 at 6:29am PST There are few things that stir our drink like a throwback jersey. And let’s face it, throwbacks typically don’t come any smoother than those produced by the NHL. The Winter Classic games in particular, help… Continue reading Hawks, Bruins go classical
Melbourne Cup’s global appeal
View this post on Instagram Megan Gale with Magic Circle and The Lexus Melbourne Cup ready for tomorrow's big race. Picture: Tim Carrafa. #Heraldsun #Melbourne @timcarrafa #melbournecup #springracing @megankgale #flemington @flemingtonvrc A post shared by Herald Sun (@heraldsunphoto) on Nov 4, 2018 at 11:51pm PST The race that stops Australia continues to give pause to… Continue reading Melbourne Cup’s global appeal
