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
Sit Down and Shut Up: Monta Ellis Makes a Statement During Mavs Brilliant Win
Image courtesy of TJ Macias/Baller Mind Frame . Casting a light into the darkness and you have the story, that intertwining of pastoral of candy-coated fates one seeks to stitch with flare – but first...
Culture of Hoops
Toronto Blue Jays: Injury Curse Strikes Again
Image courtesy of Perry Quan/Flickr. Marco Estrada was scratched from his scheduled pitching start Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays after injuring his ankle during fielding practice. After losing Marcus Stroman for the season the...
Culture of Hoops
MUST SEE: New York Yankees Re-Enact Scenes from 'The Sandlot'
The Sandlot is considered by many as one of the best baseball movies ever for many reasons. Apparently the New York Yankees remember the movie so fondly that they decided to recreate one of the...
Culture of Hoops
Ronda Rousey Challenged to Fight by Houston Texans Cheerleader?
Image courtesy of Zennie Abraham/Flickr . In the “are you #@%*ing kidding me” side of the news, a Houston Texans cheerleader has stated that she could take UFC women’s champion Ronda Rousey, sort of. Cheerleader...
Culture of Hoops
The Poorly Executed Coverage of the NFL Veteran Combine
Image courtesy of the NFL. I was elated when news broke that the NFL would invite over 100 veteran players to participate in a combine to showcase their skills. The four days of media coverage...
Culture of Hoops
NFL Fantasy Football Do’s and Don’ts
Image courtesy of Craig Hawkins/Flickr . Welcome to the Ides of March. If you're buying time until the NFL ramps back up again, you may not be in the minority. It’s never too early to...
Culture of Hoops
NFL Contemplates Moving Pro Bowl to Brazil
Image courtesy of Michi Moore/Flickr . If you were upset that last seasons' Pro Bowl was not held in the sunny climes of Hawaii as it normally is, than you were not alone. It seems...
Culture of Hoops
Chris Borland to Return Signing Bonus
Image courtesy of Steve Schar/Flickr . After one year of play Chris Borland decide that the health risks of continuing in the NFL didn’t outweigh the reward, so after a promising rookie season, Borland has...
Culture of Hoops
Aaron Rodgers Challenges Sam Dekker to Game of 1-On-1
Photo courtesy of Mike Morbeck/Flickr Sam Dekker hasn't even made it to the Final Four yet and he already has big name stars calling him out. The 6'7" small forward has been a major part...
Culture of Hoops
Cleveland Browns Appear To Be Favorites For HBO's 'Hard Knocks'
Image courtesy of Erik Daniel Drost/Flickr . The Cleveland Browns coming to HBO's Hard Knocks ? That sounds like must-see TV. If all goes as planned, the cable network's hit reality show would feature one...
