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
Clippers vs. Rockets Game 1: Anticlimactic Intergalactic
The Los Angeles Clippers had no business winning against the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals but, somehow, they did. The Houston Rockets may have prematurely been in a celebratory mood...
Culture of Hoops
Cavaliers Need Some Love After Game 1 Loss to Bulls
Image courtesy of Jim Larrison/Flickr . Without question, the most anticipated matchup of the young NBA postseason is the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Chicago Bulls. Unbelievably, the Bulls have a fully healthy roster for the...
Culture of Hoops
Warriors Dominate Grizzlies in Game 1 Victory
Image courtesy of Golden State Warriors/Facebook . The Golden State Warriors easily defeated the Memphis Grizzlies by a 101-86 score in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. Following about a week off after the...
Culture of Hoops
Clippers vs. Spurs Game 7: Wins Over My Hammy
Image courtesy of Nicholas LA Photography/Flickr . Not many elimination games live up to the hype of the previous games, but this one did. The basketball world is sitting quietly right now in a dimly-lit...
Culture of Hoops
Microsoft, Xbox One and the NFL Bring you the Xbox One NFL Draft App and Draft Tracker
Image courtesy of Microsoft. Word on the street is that May 2 nd is being touted as the “Greatest Day in Sports.” Now I've seen some damn great days in sports, but you can't deny...
Culture of Hoops
Jerry Jones Thinks Tony Romo Can Play 5 More Years
Image courtesy of AJ Guel Photography/Flickr . In a recent interview with KNWA-TV Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said "I look at him and I see five years and maybe more, and he's right at...
Culture of Hoops
Cowboys Dodge a New Domestic Case
Image courtesy of KT King/Flickr . Kansas prosecutors have released a statement saying there is currently insufficient evidence to bring felony charges against Dallas Cowboys running back Joseph Randle following a domestic disturbance. The case...
Culture of Hoops
Which NFL Fan Base Is the Most Literate?
Image courtesy of Parker Anderson/Flickr . The Wall Street Journal studied grammar on the fan boards of various NFL teams. It turns out that the fans of the Washington Redskins commit more grammatical errors than...
Culture of Hoops
NBA Playoffs Stock Watch
Image Courtesy of Erik Drost/Flickr The 1st Round of the NBA Playoffs are nearly a wrap AND it's Friday, so that means it's a perfect time for my weekly evaluation of whose stocks are on...
Culture of Hoops
Not Again Plax!? Burress Tackled With Charges
Image courtesy of Marianne O'Leary/Flickr . Former NFL wide receiver Plaxico Burress is back in trouble with authorities. He was recently indicted on criminal charges relating to tax payments (very Al Capone). The former Pittsburgh...
