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Since I last blogged about the Washington Nationals, they finished 6-5 on a western swing, splitting with the Arizona Diamondbacks (lots of HBP on both sides), losing 2 of 3 to the San Francisco Giants and taking 3 of 4 from the San Diego Padres. They are about halfway through an odd stretch of schedule [...]

After a long build-up, the new Washington Wizards uniforms debuted yesterday. I had come up with a mock-up of my own that got a bit of attention and asked if the official Wizards uniforms were better than mine. So far, the real deal is beating my design which is probably a good thing.
Now, I’m going [...]

UPDATE 05.11.2011: New Wizards logo and uniform review and other reactions
The Washington Wizards unveiled their new, red, white and blue uniforms earlier this morning. Ted Leonsis, owner of the Wizards (along with the Capitals, Mystics, Verizon Center and the local Ticketmaster franchise) elaborated on the look earlier this morning and why the name didn’t change. [...]

UPDATE: The official new Wizards uniforms are here, along with a question — which design is better, theirs or mine?
This morning at 11 o’clock, the Washington Wizards will unveil their new red, white and blue uniforms and logo. The event will be streamed on WashingtonWizards.com and broadcast on Comcast SportsNet Washington. John Wall and Jordan [...]

UPDATE 05.11.2011: New Wizards logo and uniform review and other reactions
UPDATE: The official new Wizards uniforms are here, along with a question — which design is better, theirs or mine?
Last week it was announced that the Washington Wizards would unveil their new uniforms and logo on May 10 (DC Sports Bog, The Post). Ever since [...]

Sports typos abound in Washington – ESPN Page 2
UniWatch columnist Paul Lukas has the complete rundown of the spelling errors and otherwise that have plauged DC teams, especially the Nationals. Dan Steinberg of DC Sports Bog is profiled as well.
Oh and Ball-Wonk was not the first Nats blog. While I was not and have never [...]

The news that Penn State drop the attractive trim on Nittany Lions football jerseys is, unfortunately, official. Spider Caldwell explains it in this video:

I disagree with the decision, because the contrasting trim made the jerseys look better. The new jerseys look cheap.
Previously, Guido D’Elia was taking credit for these “throwbacks.” His name is not mentioned [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the Washington Capitals win over the Chicago Blackhawks, we walked over to Metro Center to pick up the Orange Line. Just before this Blue Line train headed out of the station, I noticed that most famous Blackhawks fan had made the trip.
This had to have already been used in Puck Daddy’s [...]

Apparently, Guido D’Elia did not like Penn State having the most elegant and finest uniforms in college football, so he made a change just so he could say that he did.

SEEING RED: DC United has joined the Nationals (alternate), Capitals (home) and Redskins (home) in having a red jersey as part of their uniform. DCU’s new alternate jerseys debuted this past weekend. Later this season, the Wizards (Mystics too, I think) will also go red for their road jerseys for the 2011-2012 season. Somebody needs [...]