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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BMF Debut: adidas mi Boston Supernova Glide Boost 7
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BMF Debut: adidas mi Boston Supernova Glide Boost 7

By Sandy DoverMarch 17, 2015

adidas' Boost technology has really lit up the footwear industry, and enthusiasts of sports, especially. As The Boston Marathon comes upon us, adidas has created a new customizable version of its latest Boost runner --...

adidas debuts Pibe de Barr10 cleat for Lionel Messi
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adidas debuts Pibe de Barr10 cleat for Lionel Messi

By Sandy DoverMarch 17, 2015

adidas unveiled the Pibe de Barr10, inspired by the Barrio of Las Heras, Rosario, where Messi learned to play the game. Designed in collaboration with Rosario-born graphic artist Ignacio Valenti, the Pibe de Barr10 pays...

BMF Style: SUPRA Skytop Ben Baller 413
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BMF Style: SUPRA Skytop Ben Baller 413

By Sandy DoverMarch 13, 2015

There's just something about the SUPRA Skytop I that keeps people intrigued. It's for sure a classic shoe in the skating community, but it was one of its kind when it was first released almost...

HearSee A/V Exclusive: Reebok Classic Ventilator
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HearSee A/V Exclusive: Reebok Classic Ventilator

By Sandy DoverMarch 13, 2015

The Reebok Ventilator -- now recategorized and renamed as the Reebok Classic Ventilator -- is one of the most iconic models of the Reebok label. One of the runners of the future 25 years ago,...

72andSunny to serve as creative leaders for adidas Sport
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72andSunny to serve as creative leaders for adidas Sport

By Sandy DoverMarch 11, 2015

Courtesy of our friends at adidas: adidas today announced a new partnership with a global creative agency to lead its sport campaigns. 72andSunny will serve as the lead global creative agency for adidas Sport responsible...

Video: Reebok debuts Pump Kamikaze II with Dominique Wilkins, Shawn Kemp
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Video: Reebok debuts Pump Kamikaze II with Dominique Wilkins, Shawn Kemp

By Sandy DoverMarch 11, 2015

If anyone would've predicted that former NBA superstar forwards Shawn Kemp and Dominique Wilkins would collaborate on a retro basketball shoe, prior to Reebok's emergence as a retro footwear leader, we'd all have thought such...

Reebok ZPump Fusion is now available worldwide, @FinishLine
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Reebok ZPump Fusion is now available worldwide, @FinishLine

By Sandy DoverMarch 10, 2015

Today, the Reebok ZPump Fusion has been made available worldwide via Reebok.com and Finish Line, but there was a whole unveiling that featured some of the top people in sports and entertainment prior to its...

BMF Debut: adidas J Wall 1 Cherry Blossom (Florist City Collection)
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BMF Debut: adidas J Wall 1 Cherry Blossom (Florist City Collection)

By Sandy DoverMarch 10, 2015

It's not often that you'll see a signature shoe with pink flowers, especially when it's the lead shoe for one of the top players in the NBA like John Wall, but behold in the celebration...

BMF Debut: adidas D Lillard 1 Rose City (Florist City Collection)
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BMF Debut: adidas D Lillard 1 Rose City (Florist City Collection)

By Sandy DoverMarch 10, 2015

There have been a lot of opinions on the adidas D Lillard 1 , most positive, but if you weren't a fan before, I don't see how you can't be an admirer of the Rose...

BMF Hoops: Air Jordan XX 'Stealth' Retro
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BMF Hoops: Air Jordan XX 'Stealth' Retro

By Sandy DoverMarch 10, 2015

The Air Jordan XX, at the time of its release, was the most avant-garde model in the Air Jordan signature series. A midfoot strap? Laser-etched tattoos? Podular cushioning? An additional floating lower-leg strap? A motorcycle...