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.

BMF Snow: adidas adisnow Collection 2014-2015
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BMF Snow: adidas adisnow Collection 2014-2015

By Sandy DoverOctober 23, 2014

Courtesy of adidas We enter our second season with a FW14/15 collection of technically driven product of the highest quality, inspired by and developed alongside our team. The BOOST TM leads the technology within our...

BMF Hoops: Nike Kobe 9 Elite 'Restored'
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BMF Hoops: Nike Kobe 9 Elite 'Restored'

By Sandy DoverOctober 23, 2014

Courtesy of Nike With a virtually seamless, formfitting Flyknit construction upper, the innovative and ultralight Kobe 9 Elite moves naturally with your foot while providing the lockdown and responsiveness Kobe demands. To usher in the...

Steve's Weekly NFL Bettor's Guide: Week 8
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Steve's Weekly NFL Bettor's Guide: Week 8

By Steve KubitzaOctober 23, 2014

Image courtesy of Matt McGee/Flickr . Optimism slowly begins to fade away when your favorite team in the whole world gets embarrassed by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Sadness or anger were not present, but simply an...

Remember Michael Sam?!
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Remember Michael Sam?!

By John AndersonOctober 23, 2014

Image courtesy of Erik Daniel Drost/Flickr . “Ohhhh, I know that name. Why do I know that name?” Back before the NFL draft this April, Michael Sam came out regarding his homosexuality, becoming the first...

Sonny's NFL Picks Week 8: Power Rankings Edition, Part 2
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Sonny's NFL Picks Week 8: Power Rankings Edition, Part 2

By Sonny GiulianoOctober 23, 2014

Image courtesy of Craig Hawkins/Flickr . Buckle up, folks! It’s time for the second half of my NFL Power Rankings … plus my Week 8 game picks! In case you needed a reminder of my...

World Series: Royals Strike Back to Even Fall Classic
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World Series: Royals Strike Back to Even Fall Classic

By Dan TriaOctober 23, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . For the first time in over 10,000 days, the Kansas City Royals won a World Series game by playing their death-by-papercut style along with locking down the game in...

BMF Training: Nike Zoom Speed Trainer 2 'Plant High School'
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BMF Training: Nike Zoom Speed Trainer 2 'Plant High School'

By Sandy DoverOctober 22, 2014

Courtesy of Nike This colorway of the Nike Zoom Speed TR2 training shoe pays homage to Plant High School of Tampa, Florida and its extraordinary football team. Proud school colors dominate the upper, while a...

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WWE Hell in a Cell 2014: The Young and Restless Future

By Hector DiazOctober 22, 2014

WWE is a constantly changing landscape. Because of this, WWE must now rely on their younger talent in Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins to rile up fans for the Hell in a Cell pay-per-view—and it's...

BMF Hoops: Reebok Classic Stash Question Mid 'Halloween'
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BMF Hoops: Reebok Classic Stash Question Mid 'Halloween'

By Sandy DoverOctober 22, 2014

Courtesy of Reebok Stash delivers yet again with the highly anticipated Stash Question Mid. After becoming an instant success abroad, this limited edition colorway is making its way to the United States. The iconic Reebok...

Derrick Rose To Meet-And-Greet With adidas D Rose 5 Boost
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Derrick Rose To Meet-And-Greet With adidas D Rose 5 Boost

By Sandy DoverOctober 22, 2014

Courtesy of adidas On Saturday, October 25 Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose will introduce Chicago to his latest signature shoe, the adidas D Rose 5 Boost. To celebrate the shoe’s launch, Derrick will meet and...