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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Nike to release LeBron 11 Akron vs. Miami
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Nike to release LeBron 11 Akron vs. Miami

By Sandy DoverDecember 06, 2013

Just in case you forgot, LeBron Ramone James is from Akron, OH. Not Cleveland. AKRON. And he's making that clear and well-known with his latest shoe, the Nike LeBron 11 Akron vs. Miami, which is...

Under Armour debuts royal blue Stephen Curry shoe
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Under Armour debuts royal blue Stephen Curry shoe

By Sandy DoverDecember 05, 2013

Having already debuted the golden version of the Micro G Anatomix Spawn for Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry , Under Armour is giving us a new look at another player exclusive colorway made...

adidas releases the D Rose 4 "Chicago Nightfall"
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adidas releases the D Rose 4 "Chicago Nightfall"

By Sandy DoverDecember 05, 2013

The reality of Derrick Rose's plight is apparent, and more and more, as his Chicago Bulls fight to win and continue to attempt victory, the more lookers-on are reminded of his absence -- and nothing...

Nike Debuts The Kobe 9 Elite
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Nike Debuts The Kobe 9 Elite

By Sandy DoverDecember 05, 2013

The amazing aspect of Nike's Kobe signature series is its evolution. From being somewhat conventional as a mid-cut basketball sneaker to getting higher to becoming something of a soccer shoe as a low-top to a...

Nike Introduces The Kobe Prelude Pack
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Nike Introduces The Kobe Prelude Pack

By Sandy DoverDecember 05, 2013

It’s hard to believe that future Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Kobe Bryant is coming up on his ninth name signature shoe with Nike. He’s going 18 years into his career...

WoW: An Exclusive Interview with Dwyane Wade
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WoW: An Exclusive Interview with Dwyane Wade

By Sandy DoverDecember 04, 2013

As was recently disclosed , the Li-Ning Way of Way 2 basketball shoe—the second base model of Miami Heat superstar guard Dwyane Wade—is being released today and for the first time in the United States....

BMF Lifestyle: The Nike Air Max Lunar90
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BMF Lifestyle: The Nike Air Max Lunar90

By Sandy DoverDecember 03, 2013

One of the greatest kicks in sports footwear history is the Nike Air Max '90 (formerly known as the Air Max 3). Known for its iconic silhouette, Air Max heel pocket, and lightweight comfort, the...

Dwyane Wade Li-Ning Shoe Finally Launches in U.S.
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Dwyane Wade Li-Ning Shoe Finally Launches in U.S.

By Sandy DoverDecember 03, 2013

Ever since the summer of 2012, Miami Heat superstar guard Dwyane Wade has worn Li-Ning's flagship sneaker, his own signature shoe, the Way of Wade (and WoW 2.o). Only available in limited quantities to the...

Nike Zoom (or Lunar?) Kobe 9 Debuts Tomorrow
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Nike Zoom (or Lunar?) Kobe 9 Debuts Tomorrow

By Sandy DoverDecember 03, 2013

The great Los Angeles Lakers legendary guard Kobe Bryant has been felled by his Achilles injury (kind of an epic ironic symmetry, no?) and in a way has ceased to exist to some extent as...

Beauty Shots: More Reebok Shaq Attaq "Brick City"
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Beauty Shots: More Reebok Shaq Attaq "Brick City"

By Sandy DoverNovember 27, 2013

You may have already caught wind of future Hall of Famer and "Shaqramento Kings" owner Shaquille O'Neal having his original Reebok sneaker, the Shaq Attaq, released in colors inspired by his native Newark, New Jersey...