Sandy Dover
For the past decade, writer/artist Sandy Dover has been an emerging entity and established veteran in the arts & publishing and media industries, in which he is known broadly as a featured columnist for respected publications such as SLAM magazine, Yahoo!, and ESPN.
In 2007 and 2008, Sandy completed his self-help book "The Reason Why America's Bent Out Of Shape" and his inspirational/self-help guide book "The Way, The Truth & The (College) Life", both of which are currently being queried for major publication; in addition to those credits, Sandy has served as a senior writer for BH magazine, where he worked primarily as a celebrity journalist, interviewing NFL stars such as the New York Jets' Dustin Keller.
In February 2009, Sandy was featured as a contributing author in Robert Atwan's eighth edition of "America Now: Short Readings from Recent Periodicals" (Bedford/St. Martin's, 2009), a nationally-distributed college textbook, where he was one of 15 writers (out of 17,000 considered) whose work was included alongside writers and publications from The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and magazines such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Science, and Wired among others.
Presently, Sandy continues to compose and publish his work as a Contributor/Content Producer for Yahoo!, although more prominently for the world-renowned SLAM magazine -- specifically its SLAMonline web division, which hosts his own pseudo-self titled column series, the San Dova Speak-Easy -- and ESPN's Nets Are Scorching (an ESPN affiliate site for the NBA's New Jersey Nets).
Other roles in Sandy's career continue to manifest through his activity as an independent media consultant and fitness professional, as a PR/marketing writer for P28 High Protein Bread, and as a contributing writer for BUCKETS: The Book of Basketball Goodness and several other print and online publications.
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In 2007 and 2008, Sandy completed his self-help book "The Reason Why America's Bent Out Of Shape" and his inspirational/self-help guide book "The Way, The Truth & The (College) Life", both of which are currently being queried for major publication; in addition to those credits, Sandy has served as a senior writer for BH magazine, where he worked primarily as a celebrity journalist, interviewing NFL stars such as the New York Jets' Dustin Keller.
In February 2009, Sandy was featured as a contributing author in Robert Atwan's eighth edition of "America Now: Short Readings from Recent Periodicals" (Bedford/St. Martin's, 2009), a nationally-distributed college textbook, where he was one of 15 writers (out of 17,000 considered) whose work was included alongside writers and publications from The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and magazines such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Science, and Wired among others.
Presently, Sandy continues to compose and publish his work as a Contributor/Content Producer for Yahoo!, although more prominently for the world-renowned SLAM magazine -- specifically its SLAMonline web division, which hosts his own pseudo-self titled column series, the San Dova Speak-Easy -- and ESPN's Nets Are Scorching (an ESPN affiliate site for the NBA's New Jersey Nets).
Other roles in Sandy's career continue to manifest through his activity as an independent media consultant and fitness professional, as a PR/marketing writer for P28 High Protein Bread, and as a contributing writer for BUCKETS: The Book of Basketball Goodness and several other print and online publications.
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The Big ThreesSelecting the five greatest trios of teammates to ever play in the NBA is a lot like trying to select your five best girlfriends -- all of them were good.
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The Adidas AdiPURE TrainerWhen adidas decided to debut the adiPURE Trainer in November 2011, it instantly became a focal point of the brand with its “train raw” motto that has given it definition as its own entity in the market.
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2(x)ist SPORT Tank Top & No-Show TrunkLook no further than 2(x)ist’s SPORT line for ultimate style and comfort in your pursuit of physical happiness.
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CytoSport Monster AminoMonster Amino was created with the purpose of encouraging muscle development as the tissue is being broken down and rebuilt with use before, during, and after training.
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Review: The GoldToe Loafer SockGoldToe is the standard of excellence and high quality in footwear. With that in mind, GoldToe sought to produce a new kind of sock to give customers more options and versatility in their varying lifestyles--the GoldToe Loafer Sock. -
Training Review: New Balance Minimus 10 TrailMost trail shoes have a reputation; the New Balance Minimus 10 Trail breaks the mold and offers something totally different. -
Training Review: CytoSport Monster Milk (Chocolate & Vanilla Creme)When it comes to protein supplements, the leader of the pack has consistently been CytoSport, who now has Monster Milk, a premium-grade high-protein, low-carb product made for anyone of any sex, body weight, activity level, and exercise/training regimen. -
Training: New Balance Minimus 20 Cross-TrainerThe evolution of the cross-trainer as a shoe has undergone a lot of different stages--the New Balance Minimus Cross-Trainer is made for athletes who spend time doing resistance training to gain a literal new balance when it comes to developing strength. -
Foot Fancy Review: The GoldToe AquaFX Sock SeriesWant a dress sock that is stylish, attractive, comfortable, and keeps your foot dry? GoldToe's AquaFX socks are the best buy. -
P28 High Protein BagelsWhen you think of a bagel, you usually think of a chewy, sometimes tough, round-like baked dough that partially resembles a donut. In this case, such a bagel presents a great deal of potential in presenting a new format of eating right. -
Monster Milk: Applause for SuperiorityLargely because its exceptional taste and varying flavors, Monster Milk and Muscle Milk has grown strong in people's desire for a protein supplement that enjoyable, not only for taste but for performance. -
Monster Milk: Protein SupremeA premium version of Muscle Milk, Monster Milk is primarily valued for its flavor and 50g of protein per serving. Able to be mixed with water, milk or even juice as a rich, creamy nutritional shake. -
A Review of NBA Powers: Cavs Vs. Heat & Lakers Vs. SunsEarlier last week, I went on the ESPN NBA page and checked the Schedule for games that are upcoming in the week and farther on. It's something I've been doing for years...
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"He's so Looooooong!" - the Jay Bilas Basketball Factor: Part FiveHeight and length--the great NBA measures of a man.
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False Positives -The Elusive Gains and Losses of Basketball VersatilityGarnett became a full-time 4, maybe unnecessarily. Chris Bosh is a lacking 4, and Shareef Abdur-Rahim settled into tradition. Who's better in the end?
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Part Three: The Revolution Televised - Tall Wingmen & Small PostmastersMagic Johnson, Scottie Pippen and Charles Barkley are examples of the collective shock to the traditional "size = position" system.
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Coaching the Overall Talent Package - NBA Basketball: Part TwoWhat is better? To fight one's skills and force the contrary, or to gradually make weaknesses into strengths and play up what is currently successful?
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The Relativity of Height, Positions & Talent: The Argument: Part OneWhat makes more sense? Playing according to your height measurement solely or playing according to your overall range of skills?
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Fighting the Fat with FitnessCollege isn't easy, and staying fit can be just as difficult--but with a little maintenance and priority rearrangement, being healthy and fit can be easily obtainable.
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Charlotte Bobcats Get New Threads After 5-Season AnniversaryThe Charlotte Bobcats have taken to a new look that evokes their "Hornets" ancestry, after a five-year commemoration in the NBA. -
76ers Get New Duds for 2009-2010After 12 years of using an uncharacteristic color palate of black and gold as the main hues for the franchise, the Philadelphia 76ers have decided to return to old glory. -
The Pretense of a Name: An NBA StoryMost nicknames are usually fun or an homage to the people to which they are tethered...but then others carry a great deal of weight, and with weight comes the risk of disappointment.
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Michael Jackson's Influence on Pop MusicMichael Joseph Jackson, the now-late "King of Pop", was an icon beyond imaginable expectations and vision and will continue to influence people all around the world with his songs of love and superstar performances.
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Hidayet Turkoglu, 'Michael Jordan of Turkey', Signs with Toronto RaptorsDoubters expect Hedo Turkoglu to only go downhill for the length of his five-year deal with the Raptors, but there are reasons to believe otherwise.
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Michael Jackson: 12 Most Impactful Non Number 1 HitsThe King of Pop was fortunate to have numerous tiers of great songs, even ones that didn't have an opportunity to be No. 1.
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NBA Draft 2009: The New Jack SwingmenChase Budinger and Austin Daye are GOING to find a place in the NBA. The question is how they're going to get to that place.
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NBA Draft 2009: GuardedJames Harden and Jeff Teague are two of the most talented players in the 2009 NBA Draft. They are also the most criticized for their natural games.
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The Forward Thinking of a Powerful Frontcourt DilemmaThree players can make or break the future success of the Utah Jazz. Who will stay and who will go?
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The Best 2nd Round Pickups of the 2009 NBA DraftThe 2009 NBA Draft was full of guys that could've made the 1st round, but for a variety of dubious reasons, were relegated to the second half of the gala affair.
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The Worst 1st Round Pickups of the 2009 NBA DraftUnfortunately, quite a few 1st round picks not only enable for a team to get a boot out of playoff contention, but they can also make good on various front offices being in jeopardy of major shakeup.
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The Best 1st Round Pickups of the 2009 NBA DraftEach year of the NBA's annual draft, the 30 selections of the first round are a sight to see by millions hoping to strike gold... -
The Mysterious Journey of the Feet of Derrick RoseAn NBA phenom meets stardom and respect in the very place that he honed his skills. His feet are a good reason why.
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Indiana "Pacing" Toward Playoff SuccessA healthy Dunleavy and Granger mean emphatically great success beyond 2009.
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Charlotte Bobcats a Sight...For EyesLarry Brown did something that even Michael Jordan couldn't do for his own team--make the Charlotte Bobcats PROMISING.
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New Jersey "Netting" New Confidence, DirectionDevin Harris became an elite guard and New Jersey became a reborn team.
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Milwaukee "Bucking" Up for Improvement, Standing Down for EconomyJames Ingram: "I did my best, but I guess my best wasn't good enough." This sums up the Bucks' '08-'09 campaign.
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Toronto Raptors Northbound, Headed SouthThe Toronto Raptors only go as far as Chris Bosh goes-so how far will he and can he go? -
Knicks Leave Losing Past, Pursue New PathThe New York Knicks took the advice of St. Paul, and took off the old and put on the new in 2009. -
Suns' Fire Burns Out for Championship HopesSir Charles, KJ, and Thunder Dan aren't walking through that door! -
Wizards Lack Magic with No "Zero"When Hibachi's (Gilbert Arenas) not around to get hot, even a glass of Tough Juice (Caron Butler) isn't enough to carry a team. -
SuperSonic Boom Propels Oklahoma City Thunder to Lightning-Bright Future: The San Dova 2008-2009 NBA Season Wrap-UpOklahoma City has bought in the noise, funk and Thunder with a cast of future All-Stars and all-NBA defenders. -
L.A.'s Clip Show: Losing Personified - The San Dova 2008-2009 NBA Season Wrap-UpMike Dunleavy Sr., Donald Sterling and Zach Randolph--the co-creators of the gloomiest franchise in the NBA in 2009.
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Sacramento's Kings Among NBA's PaupersThe Sacramento Kings-the example of failing to launch. -
Title-Winning Tar Heels Turned-Pro League ProspectsThe 2008-2009 North Carolina Tar Heels won the tournament, and a number of NBA teams could also win the jackpot. -
Golden State Warriors and the Don Nelson DisappointmentWith promise and talent out the wazoo, Don Nelson has almost single-handedly made the Warriors return to their losing heritage of the recent past. -
Memphis Grizzles: Grizzled Youngsters Looking for More DirectionThe Grizzlies will be looking for O.J. to bring more juice for 2010. -
Minnesota Timberwolves Looking for Prey with "Love"A gentle start has led the Timberwolves to take a more predatory approach in the end of the 2009 season.
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1st Round-Last Minute PhenomDustin Keller, the New York Jets' 2008 first round pick from Purdue went through college as a star offensive talent, became the 30th overall selection of the Jets and is now a starting tight end in his rookie season. -
The Heart of a ChampionButler, a starting safety for the National Football League's New York Giants, became a 2008 NFL champion, and Sandy Dover talked with Butler to find out what he does to prepare for playing America's toughest game. -
Trading Places: Chicago Bulls Mid-Season ReviewThe 2008-2009 Bulls have not done anything to lay claim to a winning culture, and unfortunately, they did not acquire anyone to put that idea to rest.
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NBA Trade: Hornets Trade Tyson Chander to OK City ThunderWill Chandler hold up? Does Smith have enough in the tank to contribute? Does Wilcox have enough sense to make the most of playing for a winning team? -
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The NBA's Less-Than-Worthy 2009 All-StarsThe coaches for the most part get the rosters right...but then there are times when they make you scratch your head. -
The Jordan Brand CurseProfessional athletes tendered any associations with the Jordan Brand should seriously reconsider after reading the article.
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Suns Regain Title Hopes with 'J-Rich' AcquisitionCan the Phoenix Suns compete (again) now having acquired the electric Jason Richardson? -
Toronto Raptors Get New Black Uniforms"Black is the new red", according to Yahoo! and Raptors.com. You can be the judge yourself.
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Dallas Needs 'Maverick' 'Tude to Win WestThe Dallas Mavericks are on the road to redemption, but they're going to need some help for some key members of the team to make that push. -
2nd in East = 1st Loser for Detroit PistonsRasheed Wallace is back (and with his old number as well). So is the rest of the Motor City gang...but is this a good thing? Or a great thing?
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Nuggets Golddigging for Wins, 2nd RoundCarmelo Anthony's Olympic gold medal is a great accomplishment for him and the NBA as a whole, but the truth of the Denver Nuggets is clear: They have not lived up to their potential in the five years since Anthony came to Colorado.
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New Warriors of Southern CaliforniaThis just has to be stated: The Golden State Warriors are going to deeply miss Baron Davis. There's no way around it. Davis, or "Boom Dizzle"/"B. Diddy," was the reason that the Warriors made a resurgence in the NBA in the past two years.
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Three's Company: Rockets Aiming for Takeoff - The San Dova NBA 2008-2009 Season PreviewWill a trio of McGrady, Yao and Artest FINALLY do the trick to better their playoff fortunes? Not without some conditions...
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UNC Reunion to Bolster Bobcat Wins?Larry Brown, returns from lengthy injuries and youth make for a very shaky look into the Bobcats' future--but there is hope.
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A Chicago Load of BullBen "Jordan" and Luol Deng are back, but what the Bulls need is a shedding of roster weight. -
Look Out! LeBron, Cavs a LeProblemA real threat at point guard? A deep bench? A bigger, faster, stronger LeBron James? Get outta here! -
Atlanta Hawks Seeking Growth, Winning 'TudeDominique's not walking through that door...Spud Webb's not walking through that door...and neither will the Hawks, unless they build off of their successful 2007-2008 season.
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Boston Three-Party Looking to No. 18Three's company...and with the Boston bench, the Celtics may be one big happy family in June 2009. -
Indiana Pacing Toward PlayoffsThe Pacers will be in the mix for being Eastern Conference Playoffs contenders...but is that all that can be said? -
Here's Your L.A. Clippers! (*Sigh*...)Baron is good, Chris is good, Al is good, and Cuttino is still pretty decent...so why does this team appear to be the same ol' Clip Show?
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Kobe, Lakers Aim for '09 NBA Gold (Trophy)Kobe is coming back with vigor, Andrew Bynum with his health and the Lakers at full strength. Any questions? -
Memphis More Than BBQ with MayoBring the Mayo! O.J. can hope to restore some excitement to Tennessee (and give Vince Young a media break on the Tennessee Titans).
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SuperSonics Turned OKC Thunder Are Cutting it Too CloseWhat do you get when you copy three different teams and use clip art inspiration for a professional basketball team? The Oklahoma City Thunder!
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Milwaukee Bucks Get New Third JerseysChristmas time is here! No, no, it's the new Milwaukee Bucks jersey, which is a welcome addition to the glut of uniforms of the status quo.
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Orlando Magic Update New UniformsWhile the update of the Orlando Magic uniforms has made for good press, the actual finished product leaves more to be desired.
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Phoenix Suns 2008-2009 NBA Season PreviewThe Suns have only so much time to win; now, it's up to Amare Stoudemire and the bench, not Steve Nash, to deliver the goods.
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Buck Up! Milwaukee Talent Merits Winning ChangeThe only ways for Milwaukee to win: Redd shoots well, Jefferson becomes the All-Star he's flirted with being and Bogut actually plays how he's paid (big).
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Timberwolves to Clear Woods for Playoff PathMinnesota's frontcourt is going to be pretty good with Mike Miller, Al Jefferson and Kevin Love running the show. Outlet passes, three-pointers and dunks galore! -
Heat a Team of UncertaintyWade's presence is a certainty; all else is a South Florida crap shoot.
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New Nets, Same Ol' JerseyWith Jason Kidd and Richard Jefferson absent for the first time in seven years, the team may need some Vinsanity to make a playoff push. -
Hornets Hope On-Court Sting Merits '09 ChampionshipWith a updated, quasi-retro look, more experience and more Chris Paul, the New Orleans Hornets are much more than a longshot to win the West.
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Knickerbockers a New Team of ConfusionIf Marbury, Curry and Randolph don't shapen up and fly right, the New York Knicks may perish another forgettable season. Don't hold your breath.
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"Superman" Howard to Lead Magical Celebration of Team's First Score of SeasonsThe Magic won't need any Clark Kents to win big; it'll need all that Dwight "Superman" Howard can give.
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There's No SuperSonic Booms in OK City, Only ThunderHere today, Thunder tomorrow: the Thunder may cause a few storms to strike, but don't count on season-long precipitation.
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"Young" & "Brand" New: Elton, Thaddeus Lead 76ers with New HopeThe City of Brotherly Love can look to good guys like Elton Brand to bring positive fortunes (and another Playoff berth) to the land of liberty. -
Young Blazer Upstarts Look for Winning Trails in PortlandThe past has been everyone from Clyde Drexler and Terry Porter to the somewhat-villainous Isaiah Rider and Ruben Patterson. The present is new youth. Is the future greatness?
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Raptors Seeking Winning Change from Prehistoric LosingWill the Raptors actually win with a healthy (?) Jermaine O'Neal? A revitalized Andrea Bargnani? Veteran know-how? Watch and see...
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Utah Jazz Look to Make Sweet Music Atop WestWilliams, Boozer, Okur, oh my! The Utah Jazz are looking for more championship trophies after Deron's and Carlos' Olympic win in the East.
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Odd Year Spurs' Year?2009 could be the Spurs' year for glory, but age, injury concerns and the new faces' cohesion will be the major themes for the black and silver. -
NBA's Sacramento Kings a Team Full of PrincesWith young guns solely running the team, the Sacramento Kings will be looking to rebuilt and reload on the fly in the firepowered Western Conference.
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Wizards Seek Redemption with Agent Zero, Healthy VetsGilbert Arenas is back. Caron's healthy as well. The young guys (hopefully) step it up. Is it the Wizards' time for prominence?
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NBA's Oklahoma City Franchise Now "Thunder"Seattle no more and without rights to the SuperSonics name, the transplanted Oklahoma City Thunder is now emerging from its past with a new identity. -
The Legacy of "Redeem Team" 2008: The United States' Men's Basketball TeamThe gold that eluded the United States for eight years came back home to emphasize its new commitment to team-oriented winning.
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Walmart: Corporate American Serfdom?Walmart--is it as great a place as they say it? Or is it feeding on the ignorance and weaknesses of its lower-class workers and customers?
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NBA's New Orleans Hornets Update Classic UniformsCreole blue, dark royal purple and gold make for quite a classy look for the 2008-2009 New Orleans Hornets.
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The Hardline of the NBA-Restricted Free AgentMany young players have been eligible for big paydays. Many of them also received pay for underwhelming play. Unfortunately, NBA teams are still stupid.
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Nas Untitled Album ReviewFor Nas, making an album solely dedicated to the magnificance and treachery of the N-word seemed like a good way for African Americans and other people of color to help reclaim their identity and history. What he actually ended up doing is making an underwhelming album.
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The Nike Air Force 1The Nike Air Force One is not just a shoe of the functional past, but a shoe of the functional present.
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NBA's T'Wolves and Kings Get New ThreadsWith their respective teams looking to build on new future, the Minnesota and Sacramento franchises changed over for new uniform looks...with interesting results.
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Centers of Attention: the 2008 NBA Draft's Best Center ProspectsThe center prospects of the NBA Draft have the most to lose, but also the most to gain...
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Guard-heavy: The 2008 NBA Draft's Top GuardsWhile there is a general media focus on Derrick Rose and O.J. Mayo as the top guards, there are a number of other guards who will be top first round picks--even lottery picks.
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Forward Thinking: The Talented Forwards of the 2008 NBA DraftWith the Draft being filled with guards and centers, the forwards will be making names for themselves as dark horse selections in the first round.
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Career Save: Celtics Win 2008 NBA ChampionshipThe Boston Celtics won the 2008 title, but they really just saved their careers and reputations.
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Boston Celtics Depending on Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray AllenTo say that the Boston Celtics made a fantastic turnaround from 2007 is an understatement, but for all of the talk and hype surrounding the trio of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen, the only thing that is definite is the trio's lack of a championship. -
The Fall of the 2007-2008 Detroit PistonsThe Detroit Pistons were poised to add onto their highly decorated pedigree. With six consecutive trips to the Eastern Conference Finals starting in the 2002-2003 NBA season, the Bad Boys were built like a tank. -
The '08 San Antonio Spurs: Mission FailedThe San Antonio Spurs fell to the L.A. Lakers, again failing to defend a title that they have won from a previous season. -
The Nike Air Max Griffey 2000: A Sneaker RetrospectiveDesigned in Ken Griffey Jr.'s inaugural season with the Cincinnati Reds, the Nike Air Max Griffey 2000 was to be Griffey's breakout shoe in his anticipated breakout season coming from the Seattle Mariners.
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The Jordan Trunner: A Sneaker RetrospectiveOne of the flagship shoes from Nike's Michael Jordan-directed Jordan Brand in 1998, the Trunner is a hybrid shoe that sought to be suitable as a "trainer" and as a "runner" in the same package, hence the name. -
Saucony's Shadow Suede: A Sneaker RetrospectiveSaucony does a wonderful favor to its loyal followers, especially its running crowd.
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The Nike Cortez: A Sneaker RetrospectiveBill Bowerman made athletic shoe history when he used a waffle iron to press outsoles for his Oregon Ducks track squad. Ever since then, the bottom of a shoe, or the tread, has mattered when it comes to gaining a performance edge.
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Hip Hop's Chef Bac Shows True Self on Ryan Bacon LPHaving created a bit of a buzz over the past year and having now come to be a legitimate hip hop prospect as an unsigned music artist, Chef Bac has come back to reveal his most honest, if not manic, thoughts as his government alias in Ryan Bacon.
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"It Just Means so Much""I just said, 'Lord, if You get me through today...(pause) it just means so much." These are the words of Plaxico Burress, just moments after he won the NFL's Super Bowl XXII--he said those 15 words and he, and I, were moved to tears.
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Shaming Women into MenThe recognizance of a woman, based on the simplistic and sexist nature of the chauvinistic male perspective, has been that of the anatomy-having breasts (preferably big), a shapely figure, and a small-lipped vagina.
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Battle of the Classic Albums: Jay-Z Versus Nas, Part ThreeWith Jay-Z and Nas, their careers are already seen as wildly successful, and they are rap's living versions of John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
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Battle of the Classic Albums: Jay-Z Versus Nas, Part TwoShawn Carter started out as a finesse, mafioso rapper whose aim was to put his new business venture in Roc-A-Fella Records on the map by releasing his own album, seemingly as the only record that he would intend to record.
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Battle of the Classic Albums: Jay-Z Versus Nas, Part OneJay-Z and Nas have become legends, living legends who have personified what it means to be the best, having given their fans many sides of themselves and many sounds of their evolutionary music for the past 13 years.
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The Best Underwear in Men's Fashion: Part 2Underwear can be a tricky thing; you want to be comfortable and for men, having support and flexibility are the key things when it comes to underwear.
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Rating the Best Underwear in Men's FashionUnderwear: it's one of those things that you either take really, really seriously or perhaps you don't really care about at all. Some people care so little about underwear that they don't wear any (but that's an entirely different story altogether).
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The Best Urban-Pop Albums of 2007: From Robin Thicke to Amy WinehouseThe public seems to agree that much of the success and fanfare over the truly good music in 2007 has been a sigh of relief to some degree. Here's a look into the original and re-released albums that have made the year pleasantly good.
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The Scientific Reality of Ethnicity & Sexism in Science"Reality is not composed of things-in-themselves or things-behind-phenomena, but things-in phenomena." - Karen Barad
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Pre-Game Drinking in the Journey to Higher EducationCollege is a place of new experiences, new challenges. It presents many with the chance to spread their wings, to grow into their skin, or in many cases, look at themselves and decide that they were not what they perceived themselves or were perceived by others to be.
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Diary of a College Freshman: The First YearFreshman year. College. You put these words together and you could smell a future disaster. Young people are always told that it's a totally different environment, and here's the thing - it is.
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1990 was a Good Year for the Air Jordan VWith Michael already a star and right on the cusp of becoming an NBA champion, 1990 became the Air Jordan V became the shoe's appointed time to make its debut. With its inspiration being based on the Air Force's F-16 fighter jet, the Air Jordan V was destined for flight. -
Cultural Stigmas Against Mail-Order Brides and Pen PalsThe main focus of this paper will be to examine the stereotypes associated with the parties involved in such relationships and correspondence, in relation to Nicole Constable's book and self-analysis.
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The Men's Movement: Eastern Nationalism vs. Western ColonizationThe reconstruction of indigenous societies, namely India, initially affected colonized women. The effect of the maltreatment of these women was that the social role of colonized men was adversely affected-the result became nationalism.
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An Interview with Loren Browder, the New Face of Diddy's Clothing LinePuffy has been able to establish his identity as a man of the people, but with the taste of a king. One look at Sean John's newest upstart model, Loren Browder, 23, says why. -
Hip Hop's Chef Bac Cooks Up New Music with Almost Famous DudesWith the awareness of realizing a growing music audience via the World Wide Web, young hip-hop artist Chef Bac has taken to accumulating underground buzz for his inventive sound and blunt tales of the world of today. -
Jay-Z's American Gangster Revisits Rapper's PastAfter having come back from his "retirement" from recording with 2006's Kingdom Come, Jay-Z (nee Shawn Carter) said has recorded and released the first single from his upcoming album, American Gangster. -
2007-2008 NBA Season Preview: New York KnicksBeyond the unfortunate press given to Isiah Thomas and Anucha Browne Sanders in the sexual harassment case that has become the foremost topic of the New York Knickerbockers' upcoming 2007-2008 season, much change has occurred on the basketball roster.
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My Analysis of the Ohio State Auditor RaceThe overall coverage of the state auditor's race between Ohio state representatives and Akron natives Mary Taylor (R) and Barbara Sykes (D) was disappointing. Much of the news coverage was made through newspapers.
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The State of Ohio Vs. OliverOn March 22, 2003, the Cleveland Police Department SWAT Unit, headed by SWAT Officer Warrington, approached the premises of Terry Oliver, who was being sought by the police on drug and criminal activity.
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2007-2008 NBA Season Preview: Atlanta HawksAtlanta is aiming to flap its wings to the tune of the 2008 NBA Playoffs for what will be the first appearance in nine years.
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2007-2008 NBA Season Preview: Boston CelticsThe summer of 2007 will now be remembered for Boston taking a chance to reach for a championship in dark years.
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2007-2008 NBA Season Preview: Charlotte BobcatsAfter another disappointing, losing season - and the first one with Michael Jordan handling primary player management duties - the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats have much to look toward and forward to for the betterment of their future.
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2007-2008 NBA Season Preview: Chicago BullsThough the starting lineup of Hinrich, Gordon, Deng, Nocioni and Wallace shouldn't change, with the red-dazzle mesh of the Bulls' uniforms ripping and running across the floor of the United Center, expect quite a few NBA teams playing the matador role with little success.
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2007-2008 NBA Season Preview: Dallas MavericksDallas could easily run the table on the NBA or take a dive, but it's up to the vets to be responsible enough to continue to guide the team beyond the hurt and shock of the 2007 playoff-series loss to Golden State.
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2007-2008 NBA Season Preview: Cleveland CavaliersIf the Cavaliers have their hats hung on keeping the wild-haired Brazilian and Pavlovic for relatively decent and fair deals, everyone else in Cleveland should remove their overcoats as well and have a party ... for a trip to next year's Finals.
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2007-2008 NBA Season Preview: Denver NuggetsMountaineers once mined mountains and caves of the Denver mountain ranges searching for treasure with hopes of finding a fortune. For the NBA's Denver Nuggets, they've spent a fortune hoping for real treasure.
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2007-2008 NBA Season Preview: Golden State WarriorsWith fast breaks being ran and three pointers being hoisted, the rest of the NBA can't take Golden State for granted. Nobody wants to be struck by the Warriors' bolts of speed and skill.
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2007-2008 NBA Season Preview: Detroit PistonsIt appears that Detroit just needed a good inspection and maybe a nice little tune-up. Barring any unforeseen breakdowns or faulty parts connections, the Pistons should cruise all the way to Titletown.
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2007-2008 NBA Season Preview: Houston RocketsWith a projection of good health and team gelling, expect the Rockets to leave the stratosphere and enter the galaxy of the NBA elite.
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2007-2008 NBA Season Preview: Indiana PacersThe Indiana Pacers are looking for a fresh start in 2007-2008. Jermaine O'Neal's healthy, Ike Diogu has had a chance to find his place with the Pacers, Troy Murphy and Mike Dunleavy are stronger, and Jamaal Tinsley may just have a career year.
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2007-2008 NBA Season Preview: Los Angeles ClippersThe promise of the Los Angeles Clippers from 2006's playoff adventures didn't follow suit in the following 2007 season. But maybe there will be a silver lining in 2008.
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2007-2008 NBA Season Preview: Los Angeles LakersWith a determined and less malcontent Kobe, a healthy starting squad and quality production from the good mix of veterans and youngsters, the Lakers may indeed surprise the league.
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2007-2008 NBA Season Preview: Memphis GrizzliesCome 2008, baby-back ribs, the blues and rap group Three 6 Mafia won't be the only reasons to check out Tennessee.
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2007-2008 NBA Season Preview: Miami HeatBut even with all the unknowns of the Heat's roster still lurking, if Wade and O'Neal can set the tone early and win consistently throughout 2008, the East may be looking up to Miami in the standings and in the Finals.
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2007-2008 NBA Season Preview: Milwaukee BucksDon't be surprised if Milwaukee is in the thick of the playoff race. Don't be surprised if Redd and Williams are All-Stars. Don't at all be surprised if Yi gets Rookie of the Year. No one should be surprised-except maybe the Eastern Conference.
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2007-2008 NBA Season Preview: Minnesota TimberwolvesWith a roster filled with lots of potential and youth, the Timberwolves can't worry about Garnett anymore.
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2007-2008 NBA Season Preview: New Jersey NetsBarring any series of unfortunate accidents, New Jersey should put away the competition and be a threat to the Eastern Conference crown.
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2007-2008 NBA Season Preview: New Orleans HornetsNew Orleans is the host of the 2008 NBA All-Star weekend festivities, and the Hornets may have just the right combination of timing, momentum and talent to make the playoffs their playground for a 'Nawlins parade.
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2007-2008 NBA Season Preview: Orlando MagicOrlando has the ingredients for a special mixture for a magical season, but will the collective brew be effective upon the rest of the Eastern Conference?
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2007-2008 NBA Season Preview: Philadelphia 76ersThere's no more Doctor, and there's no more Magic, but effort and willingness to play hard can bring what the city has needed for 24 years: a lot of love of the brotherly kind.
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2007-2008 NBA Season Preview: Phoenix SunsFor the upcoming 2007-2008 NBA season, the Suns seek to capitalize on their new roster additions to make competing for the title a much, much more serious matter, as the window of opportunity is somewhat dimmer.
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2007-2008 NBA Season Preview: Portland Trail BlazersWhatever the result in 2008, the Trail Blazers could be setting themselves up for something even the original trailblazers - Lewis & Clark - couldn't do within a few years: win an NBA championship.
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2007-2008 NBA Season Preview: Sacramento KingsIf Ron Artest can keep his emotions within a reasonable range, watch out; Sacramento might just reach out for the championship ring and reclaim its throne.
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2007-2008 NBA Season Preview: San Antonio SpursSo the old, creaky Spurs want to defend their title; they've failed in 2000, 2004 and 2006, following championships in 1999, 2003 and 2005. But who still wants to bet against them this time?
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2007-2008 NBA Season Preview: Seattle SuperSonicsWith the team as assembled, the only thing that can stifle the team's improvement is the team itself.
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2007-2008 NBA Season Preview: Toronto RaptorsWith the rebound from the trade of Vinsanity, the Raptors avoided potential extinction and obliteration from the NBA. Now, the NBA has to worry about these new-age prehistoric creatures from the past swiping prey for a championship.
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2007-2008 NBA Season Preview: Utah JazzCounting the mix of young and old prospects with a clear sense of who's the general leading the team (Sloan), don't be surprised if the Jazz make beautiful, funky music all the way to the Finals.
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2007-2008 NBA Season Preview: Washington WizardsWith the Washington Wizards poised to compete in the East, with good health and the core of the roster in place, the D.C. organization is looking to cast spells on the entire league.
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Alcohol and Stomach Cancer: The Truth Behind the Links and RisksMuch research has been done to find the various causes and truths of the disease known as cancer. There are a myriad of correlations between cancer and lifestyle choices and causation theories.
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An Ohio Supreme Court Hearing: The Question of Legal PrivacyThis story is based on my first-hand experience in an actual Ohio Supreme Court pre-hearing in Columbus, Ohio.
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An Intimate Observation of the Ohio State University Area CommissionSeth Golding had had enough. He had been a student at Ohio State University. He had lived in the campus area as an undergraduate. He had witnessed the parties and the boisterous late-night antics of young Buckeyes.
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The Air Jordan XII and Michael Jordan's ChampionshipsThe year 1997 marked the beginning of a two-year NBA Finals matchup between the Utah Jazz (with Karl Malone and John Stockton) and the Chicago Bulls (Michael Jordan). The Bulls won, and the Nike Air Jordan XII was another sign of the times.
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13th Air Jordan is Part of Storied NBA ChampionshipIn the 1997-1998 season, the Chicago Bulls did what no other team had in the NBA's history: It successfully competed for and won a second successive string of three championships, making Michael Jordan and the Bulls the first organization to win two "three-peat" titles.
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The Air Jordan XI: The Sneaker Retrospective SeriesMany people remember NBA legend Michael Jordan's comeback being based on the second 1995-1998 stint with his Chicago Bulls. For sneaker lovers and Jordan aficionados, they remember his grand entrance in the 1995 playoffs against the Orlando Magic - in those shoes.
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Air Jordan XX: A 20th Anniversary Sneaker RetrospectiveThe Air Jordan XX became the canvas for all of Michael Jordan's achievements from the past, displaying the technology of the present and giving admirers a glimpse into the future.
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Kanye West: Graduating into the Music Elite with his New AlbumKanye West has been many things in his career: blueprint designer for some of hip-hop's most highly touted albums, style maven, jewelry connoisseur, even to some a degree a bastardized version of a Christian prophet--now he is graduating into a new musical arena. -
The Technology Behind the Nike Zoom AirNike has been able to make its technologies notably identifiable to the public. Much of the talk revolves around the use of its premium Air patent, Zoom Air. -
The Nu'Retro 2 by Air Jordan: Sneaker Retrospective SeriesThe Nu'Retro 2 takes direct cues from its predecessor. From the cup sole, high-top cut, stitched bordering and even the original Air Jordan wings logo, the Retro 2 is trim and sleek in a truly credible way. -
Nike's Air Max for the Masses: An Explanation of the Technology Behind the ShoeMax Air is the lushest version of the Air technology, largely because shoes implementing Max Air utilize a large-volume Air pocket in the heel, forefoot, and/or the entire length of the shoe, directly under the foot. -
Eddie Griffin: A Talented TragedyFormer NBA forward Eddie Griffin died in mid-August in a fiery blaze of fire from a train wreck. He died with dreams unfulfilled, he died a professional basketball player with unfulfilled dreams, and most disappointingly, he died a very sick and broken young man. -
The Artist Formerly Known as Prince: ReloadedPrince made the statement of a future of death and despair 17 years before. "2000 zero-zero, party it's out of time." Things had changed from 1982 to the "year of the party" of 1999. -
Around the World in a Day with PrinceA follow-up album to an all-time classic. Imagine this-you're the new age pioneer of rock and R&B music. You've spent every previous year in your professional career, trying to achieve superstardom and the closest thing to artistic perfection. -
The Boot-Shoe Hybrid: Foot Versatility at Its FinestThe boot-shoe hybrid is silently becoming the way of the shoe connoisseur. -
The Sneaker Retrospective: Nike DunkThe Nike Dunk is considered the younger brother of the AF I, as both sneakers were created as premium basketball shoes within the first decade of Nike's emergence in the shoe industry.
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Rappers: Last of a Dying BreedIn the day of SoundScan and the Billboard charts, the hip-hop movement is undergoing a bit of a mid-life crisis. The radio is largely dominated by acts that incessantly chant hooks and regional anthems with regularity and with boldness.
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Vick Signature Shoe PostponedNike, Inc. has made it known that the shoe which would bear the player's name, the Zoom Vick V, is been held back from its release to national retailers. -
The Decline of the Air Jordan BrandKnown for its cutting-edge design, its cultural cues in appearance, and the man for its named, the Air Jordan has survived the test of times since its initial release in 1985. -
A Student's Guide to the Ohio State UniversityAs a recent graduate from OSU in December of 2006, knowing the ins and outs of the mini-metropolis can certainly give you the edge in doing your best in class, while also giving you a leg-up on comfort away from home.
