Fashletic trends

The jokes went far and wide as the visible breaths of the Philadelphia Phillies were somewhat tempered by the warmth of the “Elmer Fudd” baseball caps, complete with fleece ear flaps for comfort.

Choosing a Costume

Halloween is already upon us and I’m sure you’re already sick of seeing the “Zombie, because I think death is cool” and “Kitty Kat, because all I have to do is wear cat ears on my head” variety of costumes.
Luckily, sports provides a myriad of possible costume ideas, and since this column is just a [...]

Shoe-out: basketball footwear

As the weather gets colder and the season starts transitioning from fall to winter, one thing is certain: basketball season is on the horizon.

Collegiate collection

Last week’s gear section gave credit to the tailgating guru; this week’s attention averts to the odd merchandise of the collegiate athletic world.
Every school has a hooded sweatshirt, license plate cover and door mat. What about the items you don’t see every day at the quad?

Tailgating: Party on the pavement

Weekends in the autumn are fine and dandy if you’re raking leaves, taking brisk bike rides along the Centennial Trail or going on scavenger hunts in the countryside’s vast orchard terrain.
However, impulses must be catered to during football season… also known as tailgating season.
We at HomeTeam Sports are experienced and knowledgeable in the art of [...]

The making of a macho masterpiece

The Space
ANNA’S TAKE — There are many elements that go into a perfect atmosphere, and a man-cave is no exception. If you are in college, chances are you live in a crappy rental, with even crappier insulation, so be sure to keep tabs on the temperature, lest you want to be sharing body heat with [...]

Jersey Boys: Replica Jerseys

One of the biggest forms of support for an NFL fan’s team is buying their respective jersey and sporting it on game day. However, the reason it’s so big is the price tag that comes along with that jersey, which far exceeds a normal T-shirt or pair of jeans.
There’s several different types of professional jerseys [...]

Cages: at face value

When it comes to gear, the paramount feature is safety. Athletes need to know that they are safe when partaking in a certain activity.
It is absolutely necessary to take care of the eyes in sports, especially in an activity such as hockey, where sticks and pucks can do a great deal of damage.

Hot to trot

When it comes to football, footwear is second only to a helmet in terms of importance. Owning a pair of reliable cleats can be the difference between eluding a safety for six and being dragged down from behind.
There are so many things to consider when purchasing that pair of cleats for the football season. How [...]

Soccer blocker: Shin guards

With fall soccer leagues on the horizon, it is time for a lesson in shin guards, and there are two words which should come as no surprise, and are the most important when choosing your gear:
Comfort and protection.

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