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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NBA Draft prospect Danté Exum signs with adidas
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NBA Draft prospect Danté Exum signs with adidas

By Sandy DoverApril 17, 2014

Courtesy of adidas >> PORTLAND, Ore. (April 17, 2014) – adidas today announced a partnership with Australian NBA Draft prospect Danté Exum. The 18-year-old, 6-foot-6-inch combo guard is projected to be one of the top...

Snakeskin: Air Jordan 11 Retro 'Nightshade'
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Snakeskin: Air Jordan 11 Retro 'Nightshade'

By Sandy DoverApril 16, 2014

The Nike Air Jordan XI-turned-Air Jordan 11 Retro is the most epic basketball sneaker ever designed. That is something of a relative fact. Now, having said that, the Air Jordan 11 Retro ‘Nightshade’ is a...

Glow In The Dark: Nike Air Foamposite Pro Premium
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Glow In The Dark: Nike Air Foamposite Pro Premium

By Sandy DoverApril 16, 2014

One of the greatest triumphs and tragedies of Nike is the Kanye West signature sneakers, the Air Yeezy 1 and the Air Yeezy 2. Engineered with Ye’s input to be a performance sneaker for the...

A King and A Mayor's Ransom: FILA King Pack
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A King and A Mayor's Ransom: FILA King Pack

By Sandy DoverApril 11, 2014

Kevin Johnson has and will likely always been a special figure in the city of Sacramento, California. A hometown kid, the now-mayor of the city is best known as the future Hall of Famer point...

Top prospects prepare for 2014 Nike Hoop Summit
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Top prospects prepare for 2014 Nike Hoop Summit

By Sandy DoverApril 11, 2014

Courtesy of Nike >> The World Select Team was announced today for the 2014 Nike Hoop Summit , the premier annual basketball game featuring many of the world's leading basketball players aged 19-years-old or younger....

BMF Style: adidas Originals Top Ten Cities Pack
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BMF Style: adidas Originals Top Ten Cities Pack

By Sandy DoverApril 11, 2014

BMF Style: Because balling is more than the roundball – it’s the lifestyle that surrounds the ball. BMF Style brings you the best styles in sportswear and fashion apparel for when you’re away from the...

Viva Italia: Air Jordan 2 Retro 'Infrared 23'
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Viva Italia: Air Jordan 2 Retro 'Infrared 23'

By Sandy DoverApril 10, 2014

Courtesy of Nike >> The Air Jordan 2 was designed by Bruce Kilgore and crafted by master shoemakers in Italy. Embossed leather and premium materials made the Air Jordan 2 a luxurious silhouette for Michael...

King's Blue Suede Shoes: Nike LeBron 11 EXT Suede
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King's Blue Suede Shoes: Nike LeBron 11 EXT Suede

By Sandy DoverApril 10, 2014

Courtesy of Nike >> Some athletes exceed expectations. Others push the boundaries of their respective sport until they transcend it. LeBron James has undoubtedly accomplished both the former and the latter. As a prep athlete,...

3-on-1 Break: Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low HTM
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3-on-1 Break: Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low HTM

By Sandy DoverApril 10, 2014

Courtesy of Nike >> When a truly remarkable breakthrough presents itself, an HTM expression starts to take form. Hinting at what is soon to come, HTM is an ongoing design collaboration among NIKE, Inc. President...

BMF Training: New Balance Minimus 20v3 Mid
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BMF Training: New Balance Minimus 20v3 Mid

By Sandy DoverApril 10, 2014

BMF Training: Being a baller isn’t just about what you do on the court – it’s about how you prepare to ball when you’re away from it. BMF Training is about bringing you the latest...