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
Larry Fitzgerald and the Arizona Cardinals Finalize Deal
Image courtesy of Greg Buch-FFSwami.com/Flickr . Larry Fitzgerald has signed what equates to a two-year, $22 million dollar, contract extension with the Arizona Cardinals. This is a pay cut to the $16.25 million Larry was...
Culture of Hoops
Lost NFL Conversations: Minnesota Vikings
Image courtesy of Kyle Engmen/Flickr . Every year my buddy Ben and I talk football when the Super Bowl is long since over. We talk about the schedule ahead, the free agent market, the draft,...
Culture of Hoops
Carmelo Calls it Quits: Will Knicks Fans do the Same?
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . To add injury to the insult that is the New York Knicks 2014-15 season it appears as though Carmelo Anthony will be sidelined the remaining balance of the season...
Culture of Hoops
Goran Dragic in 'Escape from Phoenix'
Image courtesy of Joseph Glorioso Photography/Flickr . Baller Mind Frame's No Layups brings you the hottest NBA stories mixed with personal opinion from our very own Aaron Lanton . Check it out and absorb the...
Culture of Hoops
Former NBA Player Jerome Kersey Dies at 52
Screenshot courtesy of AMNW . Last night former Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerome Kersey passed away at age 52. The Oregonian posted this letter from Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen, president and CEO Chris McGowan...
Culture of Hoops
NFLPA Files Grievance Against Cleveland Browns for 1-Game Suspension Imposed on Josh Gordon
Image courtesy of Erik Daniel Drost/Flickr . The NFLPA has filed a grievance against the Cleveland Browns for the one-game suspension they imposed on Josh Gordon at the end of last season. Gordon was recently...
Culture of Hoops
VIDEO: Hennessy Honors Charlie Villanueva With a Valentine's Day Brunch
Image courtesy of Charlie Villanueva blog . A Valentine's Day brunch was held in honor of Charlie Villanueva by Moet Hennessy USA at Softiro NYC (Villanueva's favorite restaurant) as part of the company's "Never Stop....
Culture of Hoops
Under Armour Partners With The Original G.O.A.T., Muhammad Ali
Today in sports, so many athletes exude bravado and the all-too-common machismo that's now commonplace, but there was a man who took advantage of the boom of popularity of his sport's highest popularity and the...
Culture of Hoops
Derek Jeter and Peyton Manning Appear on SNL 40th Anniversary Special
Derek Jeter and Peyton Manning both appeared on stage at Saturday Night Live's 40th Anniversary special. Both Jeter and Manning hosted the show at one point, and both received mixed reviews for their acting chops....
Culture of Hoops
Amar'e Stoudemire to Sign With the Dallas Mavericks
Image courtesy of Bryan Horowitz/Flickr . Amar'e Stoudemire was waived by the New York Knicks , and it quickly reported that he will sign with the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavs are excited to have the...
