David Betancourt

1 month ago | nytimes.com | David Betancourt

When a player's name is called during the first round of the NFL Draft, the transition to the pros just doesn't feel official until they put on their new team's hat. It's the first piece of team apparel they wear and it signifies a new beginning for the player, the franchise, and its fans. That visual has become a central part of the draft ceremony over the years thanks in part to some big-name quarterbacks who have commanded attention.

1 month ago | nytimes.com | David Betancourt

Mattel's first ever Ken doll based on a professional athlete has generated a frenzy of interest both in stores and online since it became available for purchase. The new LeBron James "Kenbassador" Barbie doll carried a retail price of $75 and first went on sale last Saturday at Undefeated's La Brea location in Los Angeles, where fans and collectors started lining up two days before the doll hit shelves.

1 month ago | nytimes.com | David Betancourt

LeBron James is making a fashionable entrance into the world of Barbie. On Wednesday, Mattel, the makers of Barbie, in collaboration with the LeBron James Family Foundation, announced that the Los Angeles Lakers star will be the first professional athlete to have a Ken doll released in his likeness.

2 months ago | nytimes.com | David Betancourt

In a town often divided by politics, one thing that most can agree on in Washington is that cherry blossom jerseys are a fantastic addition to any D.C. team's rotation. Few things get Washingtonian sports fans reaching for their wallets faster than a cherry blossom jersey makeover. Most of the professional sports teams in the nation's capital have now had a cherry blossom inspired jersey, so now, as the popular trees are in bloom, we ask: Who has worn it best? We've ranked our favorites below. 1.

2 months ago | nytimes.com | Brooks Peck |David Betancourt

While the regular season has already begun for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs, it's still Spring Training for everyone else, so let's talk about Spring Training hats. If you've been watching games over the last few weeks, you likely have opinions on the hats you've seen and so do we. So we'll rank our five favorites and reveal our least favorite below. Feel free to share your picks in the comments. David's picks:1.