LONDON -- Haven't seen much Patriots attire while traversing the town. Instead, the most popular American sports team here, judging by what people are wearing, is the New York Yankees.

"It's a fashion statement," said a young man wearing a Yankees cap.

Why, he was asked, is that?

He didn't really have a reason why the Yanks and haute couture had become synonymous with London's young sporting set.

Further proof that, no matter what country you're in, there is no good reason for wearing any Yankees garb.