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I feel like as time has passed, the Winter Classic has been where most of the blue bloods of the NHL have had outdoor games and the Stadium Series is for the rest. I dont like it, but it is what it is. I feel like Columbus falls more into the Stadium Series tier. Dallas was surprising for the WC, especially since they played Nashville. As for the chances of Florida or Tampa Bay ever hosting outdoors, I'm not sure we will ever see that. I listened to a podcast where the host spoke to the SVP and Chief Content Officer for the NHL. It was said Tampa Bay has been considered, but the weather and dates of when ideal conditions occur are very limited and only falls during possible NFL playoff games (late January-early February was mentioned)

Anything can be posted to Wikipedia...i wouldnt say those changes are a lock yet.

It was a nice one-off alternate, but I'm sold on it full time.

I mean heck, the International League isnt even international anymore. At this point, the names are just historic enough to stick around.

With the jersey issues the Phillies have had with their cream alts, and the Reds and using their spring training jersey, I would say the Rays decision would just be part of that. As a local, theyve been emphasizing the burst pretty frequently for at least 5 years now, so I wouldn't expect to see it used any differently.

Question about the US Open Cup. What is the reasoning behind some teams playing at alternative venues for Open Cup games? I assume sometimes its due to scheduling conflicts, but the Rowdies advanced to play Orlando City and the match was announced to be played at Osceola County Stadium, home to Orlando City B.

In honor of the 25th anniversary of their affiliation to the Tampa Bay organization, Durham has stepped up their game and will wear these on Thursday home games.

Yeah, especially if Under Armour gets the uniform contract. Their logo paired with just the X would look wonky.

To this day (taking the colors into consideration), I still think the LA team was going to be called the LA Wildfire. The year prior to the team names being announced had some major damage caused by wildfires, so I suspect a name change happened last minute.

Strange, but could something with the USFL be going on?

Good question, we’ll find out in a week.

Kinda slipped under the radar but it’s being reported by the Tampa Bay Times and other sources that the Rays Sunday light blue alt will be changed to have the burst on the left chest instead of Rays word mark like in previous seasons. Im honestly surprised something like this hadn’t happened sooner.

New Orleans also had a black helmet in the 1969 preseason.

Fowler and Herbstreit have called a few late season games for ESPN. https://www.sportsmediawatch.com/2021/12/fowler-herbstreit-nfl-game-espn-abc-week-18/

Fox has some options for sure. No wonder Michael Strahan was rumored as the lead analyst. Will be interesting if Fox hires externally or promotes from within.

Looks like its a lock

Ads are on NBA retail jerseys only sold at the arena. If you take a look at Fanatics and other retail sites, jerseys with ads are not available.

Probably so, and if they're trying to sync up when the blossoms are in season, they might be the first jersey we see in April.

Linking in the post so all can see

Um, the rumors are true

Yes, I caught this last week as well. Now that the DH is across both leagues it makes sense to have more crossover and balance. I get that division teams should play most often, but when approximately half of a teams schedule is within the division it gets a little monotonous. I am curious how the breakdown will shake out to.

I too agree that the heyday of a national level Arena league is behind us. A uniform set of rules would help, but regional leagues are probably the best for sustainability.

That’s exactly why it was collectively bargained. It’s another revenue stream to add to the pot and how’s its split.

I did come across this yesterday, no word on PxP but says Al Michaels could be a 1 year option. Strahan might also be one of a few options as well as Sean Payton and the quick rising Greg Olsen. Fox Eyeing Strahan As Aikman's Replacement, Says Whitlock

That’s the rumor that’s been going around.