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
The Drama Continues for Chip Kelly and the Philadelphia Eagles
Image courtesy of Jeffrey Beall/Flickr . If nothing else, the Philadelphia Eagles' offseason has been full of drama, and you can thank Chip Kelly for that (if you like drama). It started with star running...
Culture of Hoops
UFC Champ Hit-and-Run Suspect
The Albuquerque Police Department is actively seeking UFC Fighter Jon Jones for questioning in regards to his possible involvement in a hit-and-run accident , near the intersection of Juan Tabo and Southern, in Southeast Albuquerque...
Culture of Hoops
Indianapolis Colts Comb the Earth for Talent
Image courtesy of Erik Daniel Drost/Flickr . You would think that the Indianapolis Colts (who host the NFL combine in their building each year) would have the inside track of draft day. Recent drafts have...
Culture of Hoops
The Price You Pay For Beating Adrian Beltre
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Garrett Richards is making an early push for some late season hardware to appear on his mantle. The hard-throwing ace went seven innings against the Texas Rangers on April...
Culture of Hoops
Tony Romo, Rick Carlisle Team Up on Refs
Image courtesy of Michael E. Lee/Flickr . Tony Romo does not play basketball, does not coach basketball, but he is apparently an active fan and a basketball story machine. Romo attended Duke earlier this year....
Culture of Hoops
The Definitive NBA on ABC Playoff Theme Rankings
Image Courtesy of Eva RInaldI/Flickr I really wanted to wait until the NBA Finals began to write this column, but I couldn't run the risk of anyone beating me to the punch and writing it...
Culture of Hoops
Go Ahead and Hack-a-Shaq, Not the Rule Book
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Basketball is a stop-and-go sport disguised as one with flow, smoothly weaving back and forth across the court for a 48-minute game. After tipoff, when the ball is moving...
Culture of Hoops
Trail Blazers Stun Grizzlies, Avoid Sweep
Screen capture courtesy of NBA/YouTube . "When you're up 10 points with six minutes in the game in this league, you got to finish. Especially in these circumstances and what we're playing for. So it's...
Culture of Hoops
Bucks Beat the Bulls in Game 5 Looking to Make History
Screen Capture courtesy NBA/YouTube . The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Chicago Bulls 94-88 in Game 5, making the series an interesting 3-2. The Bucks are looking to make history, as they are coming back from...
Culture of Hoops
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao: "East Meets West"
Screen capture courtesy of Showtime Sports . The most anticipated fight of the 21st century we have all been waiting for is finally here! Floyd “Pretty Boy” Mayweather Jr. (47-0), (a.k.a. The Money Train) will...
