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.

Posts By Sandy Dover

Commentary: Nike & Jordan Brand N7 Collection shines for a cause
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Commentary: Nike & Jordan Brand N7 Collection shines for a cause

By Sandy DoverJune 03, 2015

As an individual who cares deeply for equal rights and right treatment of all human citizens of the world, I can get behind causes that look out for underrepresented communities. Being an American ethnic minority...

HearSee A/V: New Balance 996 Tennis
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HearSee A/V: New Balance 996 Tennis

By Sandy DoverJune 02, 2015

The most important attributes of a high-quality tennis shoe are light weight or flexibility, support, durability, and comfort. Without those, you have some combination of a shoe that can feel like a brick, flimsy, tissue-soft...

adidas is 'Built To Win' with MESSI15 debut & video
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adidas is 'Built To Win' with MESSI15 debut & video

By Sandy DoverJune 01, 2015

Lionel Messi, also known as Leo Messi, is known to be the greatest active soccer player in the world. His career is such where he is thought by some to be the greatest soccer football...

BMF Breakdown: 2015 Men's New Balance #NBTennis Collection
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BMF Breakdown: 2015 Men's New Balance #NBTennis Collection

By Sandy DoverJune 01, 2015

Tennis has always been a dynamic sport, but as the caliber of athletes participating in the sport has elevated, so has the sport's intensity -- and when the sport evolves, everything that's central to the...

Commentary: NikeCourt Air Trainer 1 Mid x fragment channels tennis roots
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Commentary: NikeCourt Air Trainer 1 Mid x fragment channels tennis roots

By Sandy DoverMay 29, 2015

The Nike Air Trainer 1 is a storied model in the Nike family. It's not a secret -- it was the first cross-trainer, designed by Tinker Hatfield, and it became the blueprint for all other...

adidas continues soccer "Revolution" with ACE15 video debut
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adidas continues soccer "Revolution" with ACE15 video debut

By Sandy DoverMay 28, 2015

Just like X15 , adidas is making a move on soccer football like never before. Having conceived a whole new standard in how to approach their "Football Revolution", adidas has birthed the ACE15 cleat and...

HearSee A/V: New Balance Minimus 20v4
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HearSee A/V: New Balance Minimus 20v4

By Sandy DoverMay 28, 2015

Training shoes have again become all the rage, after years of bulky trainers that placed a premium on heavy-duty power; today, the training sector of athletic footwear has taken on the revisited trend of 'light...

Commentary: Air Jordan 1 Pinnacle debuts with downplayed distinction
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Commentary: Air Jordan 1 Pinnacle debuts with downplayed distinction

By Sandy DoverMay 28, 2015

There's no doubt about the classic elements of the Air Jordan 1 model being everpresent in all of its forms -- and there's been many forms over the years. However, in the debut of the...

adidas Soccer shows 'How To Create A Football Revolution' with #X15
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adidas Soccer shows 'How To Create A Football Revolution' with #X15

By Sandy DoverMay 27, 2015

Adidas is sparing no expense in time to show you that it's committed to changed the way soccer football is played and want you to recognize the "Football Revolution" that it's taking place within their...

BMF Diamond Debut: adidas adizero Afterburner 2 "Trophy Pack"
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BMF Diamond Debut: adidas adizero Afterburner 2 "Trophy Pack"

By Sandy DoverMay 27, 2015

Adidas' adizero technology has long been used in the basketball, running, and soccer channels, but baseball has now seen its day come for lightweight strength product to be in the three stripes mix -- welcome...