Chicago has sports teams named after animals, Native Americans, footwear, symbols, combustion -- and now encased meat sandwiches.

The Chicago Dogs will play next year in the new $60-million, 6,300-seat ballpark being built in Rosemont, at the corner of Balmoral Avenue and Pearl Street.

The UNLV Rebels (University of Nevada, Las Vegas) have one of the most recognized brands in college athletics, with a rich history that’s inextricably tied to the university’s iconic hometown of Las Vegas.

In partnership with design firm Adrenalin, the sports marketing division of Real FiG Advertising + Marketing, UNLV today unveiled a refreshed spirit mark that captures both the evolution of its athletics brand and the pride the university has in its dynamic community.

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