Category: Culture of Hoops
This is Hardwood and Hollywood's section covering the culture of basketball, whether it be the NBA or amateur leagues, such as the NCAA, high school, and AAU circuit, we'll cover its top teams and players. We also focus on the culture off the court with fashion and kicks, in other words, the lifestyle.
Culture of Hoops
Ahmad Brooks and Ray McDonald in Hot Water
Image courtesy of Mike Morbeck/Flickr . A warning to readers: This story contains information that is equal parts sad and disturbing. Current San Francisco 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks and former teammate Ray McDonald are in...
Culture of Hoops
Jerry Jones and Stephen Jones... I’ll Have What They're Having
Image courtesy of Algorhythm Labs/Flickr . In a story I reported a few weeks ago, Jerry Jones stated that he felt as if Tony Romo could play for another five years . I felt as...
Culture of Hoops
Shaq: A Video Worth $500
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . When you trip at the office, a few people might chuckle. When Shaquile O'Neal trips at the office, it’s an internet sensation. It becomes even better when Shaq plays...
Culture of Hoops
DeflateGate: Tom Brady Not So Terrific
The investigation into “DeflateGate” has semi-concluded with the release of the Ted Wells report that was submitted to Commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday, May 6th. The report focused on the use of deflated balls during...
Culture of Hoops
NBA Playoffs Stock Watch: Part 3
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . It's Friday, and that means that the weekly NBA Playoffs Stock Report is in folks! Up: Tim Duncan Even at 39 years old, Duncan is still one of the...
Culture of Hoops
Dallas Cowboys Sign La'el Collins: The Rich Get Richer?
Image courtesy of Billy Bob Bain/Flickr . OK, so here's the thing. I’m a Dallas Cowboys fan. So when the Cowboys drafted offensive tackle Chaz Green in the third round , I was a little...
Culture of Hoops
Ed Reed Retires
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . The NFL is going to have to look to the future when it comes to the next sure-fire Hall of Fame safety playing in the game. Not even a...
Culture of Hoops
Mayweather-Pacquiao: Mo Money, Mo Problems!
Image courtesy of Roger Alcantara/Flickr . Who spent way too much money to watch Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao “fight” the last week? Who wants to pay way too much money to watch them “fight”...
Culture of Hoops
BMF Soccer: adidas 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup miadidas USA Cleat Pack
Normally it's hyperbole to say that 'one zigs, while the other zags' and adidas actually fulfills that hyperbolic expression in its design innovation and product, but this time, the brand with the three stripes is...
Culture of Hoops
NFL Linebacker Faces “Revenge Porn” Charges
Former New York Jets linebacker Jermaine Cunningham is appearing in court to face charges related to “revenge porn” in a New Jersey courtroom on May 6th. The charges are actually criminal mischief, invasion of privacy,...
