All of Pittsburgh’s professional sports teams wear black and gold, inspired by the city’s flag. The Pittsburgh Steelers have always worn these colors, while the Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins previously had different color schemes. The colors come from the family crest of William Pitt, Lord of Chatham. Pittsburgh is among the only cities to have […]
No MLB team can have a baseball or baseball-shaped design on their uniforms to prevent confusion. Some teams use baseball imagery in their logos, but it must be incorporated into another design element. The Chicago White Sox once wore shorts, Ted Kluszewski developed sleeveless jerseys, and the New York Yankees don’t display players’ last names […]
Basketball used jump balls to determine possession until 1937 when the team that did not score received the ball. In 1981, the alternating possession rule was enacted. Other NCAA basketball rules include designated free throw shooters, no coaching during games in 1910-1911, and no climbing walls to reach the basket. Basketball teams have not always […]
The NFL has 30 of the world’s 50 most valuable sports teams, making about $9 billion USD a year. The Dallas Cowboys are the most valuable NFL team, worth approximately $1.85 billion USD. Manchester United is the world’s richest sports team, worth $2.23 billion USD in 2013. Ferrari sponsors professional sports car drivers and the […]
Kenya is training its first ever national ice hockey team, hoping to qualify for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. The team of 16 men are training at Nairobi’s Panari Hotel, the only ice rink in the country, using donated equipment from traditional ice hockey powers. While several tropical nations have competed in the Winter […]
Swimming equipment varies depending on its purpose, such as safety, exercise, or sports. Safety equipment includes life jackets and goggles, while exercise equipment includes kickboards and weights. Water sports equipment ranges from balls to surfboards. The type of equipment used for swimming largely depends on its intended role. Swimming gear is typically used for safety, […]
Therapeutic team support treats children with emotional problems causing disruptive behavior. Behavioral specialists supervise support staff who follow individual treatment plans and provide emotional support to parents. The team incorporates the child’s educational plan into the behavioral plan and documents progress. Therapeutic team support refers to workers who work as a team to treat a […]
