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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Fans On Deck: adidas x ESPN SportsCenter #NewSpeed Mix Tape: Volume II
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Fans On Deck: adidas x ESPN SportsCenter #NewSpeed Mix Tape: Volume II

By Sandy DoverOctober 07, 2015

I can't recall a time when football fans were openly given the opportunity to be in commercials, but it's 2015 and the brand wars are in full effect. Adidas, a storied sportswear company that has...

adidas D Rose 6 miadidas gives fans a say on Pooh's new shoe
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adidas D Rose 6 miadidas gives fans a say on Pooh's new shoe

By Sandy DoverOctober 07, 2015

Derrick Rose -- the player formerly known as "Poohdini" -- and his signature shoe by adidas, the D Rose 6 , have been making their moves to boldly ascend as the dominant entity in hoops...

adidas Messi 10/10 cleat honors Lionel Messi for 'unparalleled' career
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adidas Messi 10/10 cleat honors Lionel Messi for 'unparalleled' career

By Sandy DoverOctober 06, 2015

It's not often that one of the greatest athletes in history can be honored for their career achievements as they still play. Often, the greats don't get the opportunity to celebrate the greatness of their...

adidas adizero Afterburner 2.0 Uncaged Collection unleashed just for 2015 MLB Wildcard season
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adidas adizero Afterburner 2.0 Uncaged Collection unleashed just for 2015 MLB Wildcard season

By Sandy DoverOctober 06, 2015

It's always interesting when athletes talk about their play, oftentimes in the context of ferocity with comparisons being made to animals (i.e. 'I'm like an animal out there', etc.), but that's not usually visualized on...

Look Closer presents... Reebok Classic Ventilator Vintage OG Pack II
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Look Closer presents... Reebok Classic Ventilator Vintage OG Pack II

By Sandy DoverOctober 05, 2015

Look Closer is all about giving you the opportunity to see the best footwear and sportswear in performance & lifestyle fashion in up-close and personal, high-quality portraiture served with a side of expert commentary. The...

Memphis Depay leads Under Armour #SlayYourNextGiant global campaign
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Memphis Depay leads Under Armour #SlayYourNextGiant global campaign

By Sandy DoverOctober 02, 2015

The root of sport is to overcoming a problem or blockade to achieve a goal -- to be great, in other words, to be a victor. This is the common denominator of all sports, and...

adidas, Arizona State debut impressive Sun Devils hoops uniforms, kicks
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adidas, Arizona State debut impressive Sun Devils hoops uniforms, kicks

By Sandy DoverOctober 02, 2015

Adidas has been on the rise in the last few years in college basketball, in its styling of on-court team profiles and the like, but for all of the teams that have had adidas its...

Look Closer presents... adidas adizero Boston Boost 5 @San_Dova
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Look Closer presents... adidas adizero Boston Boost 5 @San_Dova

By Sandy DoverOctober 02, 2015

Look Closer at The BMF with Complex Media is all about giving you the opportunity to see the best footwear and sportswear in performance & lifestyle fashion in up-close and personal, high-quality portraiture served with...

'The Wait Is Over' as The Beard signs with adidas
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'The Wait Is Over' as The Beard signs with adidas

By Sandy DoverOctober 01, 2015

This is the only thing that matters, aside from genuine and sincere partnership, as James Harden , "The Beard", is officially striped with adidas for 13 years at $200 million and the wait is over,...

Reebok Classic Leather Oktoberfest Pack pays brewing tribute to Germany
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Reebok Classic Leather Oktoberfest Pack pays brewing tribute to Germany

By Sandy DoverOctober 01, 2015

One of the best things about fall is the festivals of the seasons. The food is often highlighted, with cured meats, specialty breads, and BEER. BEER, BEER, BEER, BEER. And no country does beer in...