Teams get creative to promote social distancing as athletes emphasize message
With most sports on an indefinite hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, teams and athletes are promoting social distancing. Clubs are temporarily updating their logos to reflect the practice, and athletes are offering fans their advice and emphasizing the importance of taking proper measures to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Let's take a look at what has been done so far.
Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes' alternate logo is a hurricane warning flag, with the shape of North Carolina formed in the space in between the two flags.
A new look for us means new threads for you
— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) June 22, 2018
Full Collection: https://t.co/tmLUWuDdCn pic.twitter.com/t76PJJx33x
The Hurricanes shared an altered version of the logo Tuesday.
Take Warning. Practice Social Distancing. pic.twitter.com/io05XNnaSG
— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) March 24, 2020
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox updated their historic logo of two overlapping red socks.
#NewSociallyDistantProfilePic pic.twitter.com/44gf6IRMia
— Red Sox (@RedSox) March 24, 2020
Inter Miami CF
David Beckham's MLS club made its debut March 1 and has now introduced a subtle change to its crest. The original logo has two white herons with two of their legs intertwined.
The club's new temporary logo moves the herons to either side of the shield so that they are not touching.
We miss you and we want to see you 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻. For that to happen we all need to stay home, be smart and practice 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴.
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) March 23, 2020
Nike
Though the logo remains the same, the message Nike is sending resonates with sports fans around the world. Many Nike athletes, including Tiger Woods and Cristiano Ronaldo, shared this message on their social media platforms.
Now more than ever, we are one team. #playinside #playfortheworld pic.twitter.com/LRLhL4FwkG
— Nike (@Nike) March 21, 2020
Stephen Curry
Nearly 10 days ago, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry posted a video urging fans to flatten the curve by practicing proper hygiene and social distancing.
We all have to take responsibility for ourselves and do whatever it takes to #stopthespread. There’s a sense of urgency to flatten the curve and give ourselves and the healthcare system the best chance to get through this pandemic. Share this message and let’s protect each other! pic.twitter.com/T8JfydahCu
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) March 15, 2020
Roberto Luongo
Normally known for his lighthearted humor, former Florida Panthers netminder Roberto Luongo got serious with his plea for people to stay home, self-isolate as much as possible, and take social distancing seriously.
#stayhome pic.twitter.com/xYlwywXLwl
— Strombone (@strombone1) March 22, 2020
Chris Paul
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul reminded everyone that it's important to stay home and urged people to act selflessly. He also commended healthcare workers for their efforts during this time and expressed his appreciation for teachers.
A message from our President @CP3. pic.twitter.com/E1StgMTUJl
— NBPA (@TheNBPA) March 21, 2020