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 D Rose 5 Boost "Superstar"
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BMF Debut: adidas D Rose 5 Boost "Superstar"

By Sandy DoverFebruary 05, 2015

Recently, Baller Mind Frame debuted the adidas Futurestar Boost , a new shoe that pays homage to the original Pro Model high-top sneakers of decades past, but now Derrick Rose's latest signature shoe pays homage...

BMF Debut: adidas Springblade Ignite
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BMF Debut: adidas Springblade Ignite

By Sandy DoverFebruary 03, 2015

The adidas Springblade series has been a something of a seeming science fiction project that has come to life and still with much wonder and opinion circulating around its existence. 'Running? Only on blades?' is...

BMF Debut: adidas Futurestar Boost
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BMF Debut: adidas Futurestar Boost

By Sandy DoverFebruary 03, 2015

Some may not remember, but adidas launched new versions of its most iconic sneakers in its history, the Superstar and the Pro Model (high- and lop-top version of the same shoe) back in 1998. Though...

BMF Style: adidas Originals Tubular Moc Runner Tonal Pack
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BMF Style: adidas Originals Tubular Moc Runner Tonal Pack

By Sandy DoverFebruary 02, 2015

In a revision of the Tubular Runner model, adidas Originals has created a new edition of the mid-cut silhouette – the Tubular MocRunner. Brand new for spring, the shoe debuts in a trio of muted...

BMF Hoops: adidas NBA BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge 'City Lights' Unis
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BMF Hoops: adidas NBA BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge 'City Lights' Unis

By Sandy DoverFebruary 02, 2015

adidas and the NBA unveiled uniforms for the BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge. The "City Lights" inspired uniforms feature a graphic print of New York City's iconic night skyline in black (World) and white (United...

BMF Debut: adidas D Rose 5 Boost "Brenda"
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BMF Debut: adidas D Rose 5 Boost "Brenda"

By Sandy DoverFebruary 02, 2015

The Brenda colorway of the adidas D Rose series is five years deep, having seen its manifestations in predominately red sneakers, as a sign of love for Derrick Rose's mother, Brenda Rose, and inspired by...

BMF Gridiron: NFL Nike Super Bowl XLIX Collection
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BMF Gridiron: NFL Nike Super Bowl XLIX Collection

By Sandy DoverJanuary 30, 2015

Nike celebrates the road to Super Bowl with the new NFL Nike Super Bowl XLIX Collection. As an official on-field uniform, sideline, baselayer and practice-wear supplier to the NFL, the collection mirrors the electric atmosphere...

Kendrick Lamar Debuts Reebok Classic Ventilator Reflective
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Kendrick Lamar Debuts Reebok Classic Ventilator Reflective

By Sandy DoverJanuary 30, 2015

Reebok Classic keeps bringing the noise and most surprisingly with its flagship retro sneaker, the Ventilator. Now a certified Reebok Classic, new Reebok ambassador/rapper Kendrick Lamar has debuted a special edition Reebok Classic Ventilator Reflective...

adidas Ultra BOOST Goes Exclusive in Pre-Launch Sale
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adidas Ultra BOOST Goes Exclusive in Pre-Launch Sale

By Sandy DoverJanuary 28, 2015

This is a formal announcement to maybe check out what the adidas Ultra BOOST is all about -- see below and also Baller Mind Frame's debut coverage here . Following last week’s launch of the...

Reebok Pushes Training In "Be More Human" Campaign
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Reebok Pushes Training In "Be More Human" Campaign

By Sandy DoverJanuary 28, 2015

http://youtu.be/UDb-7DY3CjU Today, Reebok issued a bold challenge to the world to “Be More Human” with its new, fully-integrated marketing campaign, continuing the global fitness brand’s mission to change how people perceive and experience fitness. “Be...