Posted on Mon Jul 21, 2008 at 01:09:26 PM EST in Other Sports
More on: Adidas, Steve Nash, Baron Davis, Erin Andrews, Jason Taylor, John Cena, George Bush, video, NBA, MLB, NFL, Odds and Ends (all tags)

Ever since Nike came up with their "Swoosh" logo, other shoe companies have desperately attempted to distinguish themselves with a similarly iconic symbol. Most, if not all, have failed to even breath the same air as Nike when it comes to logos and it's primarily because of ideas like this one.

Adidas has released a cross-promotional ad campaign overseas with their mobile pals Au and there seems to be something distinctly haunting about their new graphic. Do you see it? There. Look. It's smacking you right in the face like a Nazi World War II SS lightning bolt logo. Oh, well there you have it. Apparently this has gone unnoticed, but Adidas--a German company--is probably aware.

In other news...

[SportsFriends.com]: Steve Nash is sooo friggin cool it makes us sick

[Hugging Harold Reynolds]: We're sorry, what did you say Erin? We were busy staring at your rack

[ThePhinsider.com]: Jason Taylor: From Fins to Skins

[OneFunnyBastard.com]: The Karate Kid gets a facelift

[AZStarNet.com]: The man behind your favorite championship belts

[WrestlingTruth.com]: Lima, Peru just can't get enough John Cena

[LiveLeak.com]: Don't worry little one, President Bush has that effect on most people

[Tirico Suave]: Eh, we weren't impressed with Heath Ledger. This guy shoulda played The Joker

[Cuzoogle]: Best full court shots ever

[Blazer's Edge]: Nate Robinson gets honored, kinda

[YouTube]: Top putback dunks eva'

[Steady Burn]: If you can write an essay then you can get shot down by Natalie Gulbis

[The Ghosts of Wayne Fontes]: The best, uh, worst, no, best athlete images of all-time

[StupidCelebrities.net]: Danica went Danica on Milka Duno. Meeeeeow

[Awful Announcing]: The most inconsequential awards show on the planet aired last night

And finally, rapping about the F.U.P.A. Totally not safe for work or kids.

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Posted on Tue Jul 24, 2007 at 10:38:37 AM EST in Other Sports
More on: David Beckham, Adidas, kangaroo, soccer (all tags)

David Beckham just got to America and he's already causing trouble. Apparently the California Supreme Court has banned the sale of soccer cleats that Beckham made popular because they are made from kangaroo leather.

The kangaroo hide seems to make a pretty sweet shoe, but, for some reason, people are all worked up over the humane treatment of animals right now and a group of activists sued Adidas over the products. Guess the fact that endangered kangaroos are being killed for their skin isn't sitting too well with 'em. Oh, and shooting them during night hunting parties and clubbing baby joeys to death isn't helping either.

We sued because of the horrific way kangaroos are killed," said Lauren Ornelas of Viva International Voice for Animals, which filed the lawsuit. "We sued because of the way Adidas is snubbing their noses at California's law.

But before everyone gets hot and bothered and starts calling Beckham soccer's version of Michael Vick, just know that his Predator cleats are made with synthetic leather. So, at least we know that Beckham is consistent; he likes his wife and his shoes to be artificial.

Links:
[DeseretNews.com]: Beckham's `Roo shoes create controversy

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Posted on Thu Apr 27, 2006 at 12:11:49 PM EST in NFL
More on: Reggie Bush, Adidas, sports marketing (all tags)

Sure there's a new report today about transcipts that tie Reggie Bush to the shady wannabe sports agency called New Era Sports & Entertainment but like he said, "it's no big deal." Especially when he knows it will absolutely have no effect on his draft status or his ability to sign big money endorsement deals.

On Wednesday, Bush signed a multi-year contract with Adidas that is reportedly worth $1 million a year to promote football apparel and launch a cleat in 2007. It's not exactly LeBron money but kids don't walk around the halls wearing football cleats either.

It's going to be a great, long relationship. Adidas is on the uprise, and I want to be part of it.

This is just the appetizer for his big pay day on Saturday. The Texans have narrowed the choice to Reggie Bush or Mario Williams with the first pick and there is no way Bush drops past 2 in the draft. Based on last year's numbers, he will get at least $20 million in guaranteed money.

Links:
[Yahoo]: Reggie Bush Signs Adidas Endorsement Deal
[NY Post]: Bush could lose Heisman

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