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CHARLOTTE, N. http://www.uswomensoccershop.com/julie-johnston-usa-jersey/ .C. -- The buzz is back in Charlotte. Bobcats owner Michael Jordan unveiled the new brand identity the Charlotte Hornets will use after this season. Jordan introduced the teams primary new logo and word mark -- as well as eight alternatives -- during a halftime ceremony Saturday night, saying "You guys asked and we delivered." The primary logo features the purple and teal formerly used by the Charlotte Hornets from 1988-2002 with a more aggressive-looking hornet with piercing eyes, a raised antennae, larger wings and pointed stinger. In the logo is a basketball that doubles as the hornets body with the Hornets wood mark written across it. The Bobcats officially become the Hornets the day after their final game this season. "Tonight is a special night," Jordan said. The event featured former Muggsy Bogues, Rex Chapman, Dell Curry and Kelly Tripucka, all former NBA players who played for the Hornets in Charlotte, as well as a video display with the new logo. Jordan received permission from the NBA board of directors this year to change the teams name after New Orleans owner Tom Benson vacated the name in favour of the Pelicans. The Hornets were located in Charlotte from 1988-2002 before then-owner George Shinn moved the team to New Orleans. On the video presentation at halftime, the voiceover began by saying "What once was lost has been willed by you to be found. The legend is our new legacy. Get ready for the buzz to return. Our city. Our colours. Our name. Were all coming home." The new images can be seen at www.backbuzzcity.com. The merchandise featuring the new Hornets brand identity will be available for purchase at the Bobcats team store on Jan. 18. Bobcats COO Fred Whitfield said the team began conducting a Harris interactive poll to seek a name change shortly after Jordan became the teams majority owner in 2010. Whitfield said there was an enormous amount of time put into the decision to change the name, as well as the logos. "As we looked at the old logo, we realized we had to refresh it but respect the legacy that was here," Whitfield said "Theres more fierceness in the face of this Hornet. And they are very protective of their territory, which is what we want this team to be about." The Hornets also announced that "Hugo" will officially return to Buzz City as the teams mascot. "The players were beloved as was the mascot," Whitfield said. "So were all thrilled to bring Hugo back." Bobcats chief marketing office Pete Guelli said Jordan was very involved in the name change decision. "As with any owner, he wanted to be in the process," Guelli said. "And he did know a little bit more than most. But it really was a collaborative effort. He was part of the team that made a decision on which way to go." Guelli said the new brand identity logo design was collaborative effort between the Bobcats, Nike (Jordan Brand) and the NBAs Global merchandising group.http://www.uswomensoccershop.com/hope-solo-usa-jersey/ .ca presents its latest weekly power rankings for the 2013-14 Barclays Premier League season.http://www.uswomensoccershop.com/emily-sonnett-usa-jersey/ . -- Joe Mauers return to the Minnesota lineup has been set for Friday.Team Canadas Rachel Homan looks to win back-to-back Scotties titles when her Ottawa foursome takes on Albertas Val Sweeting in tonights final. You can watch all the action on TSN at 7:30pm et/4:30pm pt. Homan cruised through the roundrobin with an 11-0 record to clinch top spot and a berth in the 1-2 Page Playoff Game. Then in their toughest game of the week, Homans rink edged Manitobas Chelsea Carey, 5-4 to advance directly to todays final. Sweeting has taken a much tougher road to todays final. After fiinishing fourth in the roundrobin with an 8-3 mark, the Alberta team held on for an 8-7 win over Stefanie Lawton of Saskatchewan in Saturdays 3-4 Page Playoff Game.http://www.uswomensoccershop.com/gina-lewandowski-usa-jersey/. Later in the day, she needed a draw to the button for a 6-5 victory over Careys Manitoba rink in the semifinal. In the roundrobin, Team Canada rolled to a 10-5 win over Alberta in Draw 8 on Tuesday. The winner will represent Canada at the Ford World Womens Championships in Saint John, New Brunswick from March 15-23. Cheap Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys Cheap Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys ChinaWholesale Jerseys ' ' '

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