Sandy Dover

Sandy Dover serves as Managing Partner and Editor-at-Large of Hardwood & Hollywood, which is a content partner with Complex Networks. With the consolidation of his executive and editorial roles as Senior Editor, Leadership Board Member, and Equity Partner of H&H, Sandy has his hands in everything creative, editorial, social, and strategic for the outlet. Formerly of ESPN, SLAM, and Yahoo!, Sandy is a White House-vetted and U.S. Senate-recognized media multihyphenate with extensive, multifaceted work in communications, strategy, and marketing in boutique/startup, corporate, and nonprofit spaces throughout multiple industries, including sports and fashion.

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Weekend Review: The Jordan Melo 1.5 'Chicago'
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Weekend Review: The Jordan Melo 1.5 'Chicago'

By Sandy DoverFebruary 01, 2014

The Jordan Melo 1.5 was one of the first truly creative original designs from the Jordan Brand in 2004. Playing off of Carmelo Anthony's trademark headband with the shoe's outer collar, the Melo 1.5 offered...

The Jordan BHM CP3.VII & Jordan BHM Super.Fly 2
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The Jordan BHM CP3.VII & Jordan BHM Super.Fly 2

By Sandy DoverJanuary 31, 2014

If you haven't seen what Nike has planned for its star Basketball category athletes during Black History Month, all you need to know is that what they've made is truly for Sport Royalty , and...

The Street Goes On: adidas Top Ten East vs West
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The Street Goes On: adidas Top Ten East vs West

By Sandy DoverJanuary 31, 2014

Courtesy of adidas: adidas Originals is launching an All-Star edition Top Ten pack in anticipation of the New Orleans festivities. This February the league's favorite players from the Eastern Conference will be pitted against their...

Reebok Classic releases The Big Dog's The Rail OG
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Reebok Classic releases The Big Dog's The Rail OG

By Sandy DoverJanuary 31, 2014

Following up from the BMF preview of Glenn "The Big Dog" Robinson's classic Reebok signature shoe, The Rail, the shoe is being officially released as the Reebok Classic The Rail OG. That "OG" tag is...

Honor Roll: The Air Jordan XX8 SE
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Honor Roll: The Air Jordan XX8 SE

By Sandy DoverJanuary 31, 2014

The Air Jordan XX8 and its relative, the Air Jordan XX8 SE, has gotten much critical acclaim, not just for the looks of the shoes, but for the first time in a long time, it's...

Reebok Classic's Kamikaze Black & Blue Debut
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Reebok Classic's Kamikaze Black & Blue Debut

By Sandy DoverJanuary 31, 2014

Not all was green with former Seattle SuperSonic superstar Shawn Kemp played -- he also gave opponents a bit of black and blue from his slams. And Reebok made sure to show it on The...

Da Bears? The adidas D Rose 4.5 'Solar Zest'
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Da Bears? The adidas D Rose 4.5 'Solar Zest'

By Sandy DoverJanuary 30, 2014

Derrick Rose has long been known to show affection for his city of Chicago, and in particularly, its native NFL team, the Chicago Bears. While the inspiration isn't yet known, it's possible to conceive that...

Three-Striped Horse: The adidas D Rose 4.5 'Zebra'
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Three-Striped Horse: The adidas D Rose 4.5 'Zebra'

By Sandy DoverJanuary 30, 2014

What's black and white and red all over? Apparently, it's the new edition of the adidas D Rose 4.5 'Zebra'. Not unlike the 'Solar Zest' edition, this version of the D Rose 4.5 has yet...

All Balls: The adidas D Rose 4.5 'Draft Lottery'
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All Balls: The adidas D Rose 4.5 'Draft Lottery'

By Sandy DoverJanuary 30, 2014

The 2008 NBA Draft Lottery was one of the more surprising lotteries in its history. The Chicago Bulls were just starting to come together and look like a team on the rise -- and they...

Dover & Mercer: The Kobe 9 Elite 'Volt' Pack
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Dover & Mercer: The Kobe 9 Elite 'Volt' Pack

By Sandy DoverJanuary 28, 2014

Having released ahead of the official global retail date exclusively at 21 Mercer and Dover Street Market New York in New York City, the Nike Kobe 9 Elite 'Volt' Pack is a celebration of the...