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Michael Oher: 'The Blind Side' "Has Taken Away From My Football"
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Michael Oher: 'The Blind Side' "Has Taken Away From My Football"

By Hardwood and Hollywood StaffJune 18, 2015

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Most would assume having a best-selling book about your life turned into an extremely successful and critically acclaimed movie would be a good thing. Not in the case of...

Recognizing What David Lee Meant to the Warriors
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Recognizing What David Lee Meant to the Warriors

By Tyler BirssJune 18, 2015

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . When David Lee was traded from the New York Knicks to the Golden State Warriors, the Bay Area squad was in terrible shape. Non-competitiveness and annual mediocrity were common...

NBA Finals Fallout: LeBron's Legacy Takes the Worst Hit
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NBA Finals Fallout: LeBron's Legacy Takes the Worst Hit

By Mike DinellaJune 18, 2015

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . The Golden State Warriors completed the 2014-15 NBA season as the best team from wire to wire, finishing the year with the best regular season record and the Larry...

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Emmy Picks: My Longshot Choices for Best Drama Performance

By Lenny BurnhamJune 18, 2015

Until Emmy nominees are actually announced, I get to be in denial about who actually has a chance. In that spirit, these are my Emmy picks for best drama performances drawing only from roles that...

Appreciate LeBron James in 'The Now'
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Appreciate LeBron James in 'The Now'

By Steve KubitzaJune 18, 2015

Image courtesy of Eric Kilby/Flick r . There is a longing for the past that exists among not only sports fans, but all members of society. A nostalgia for a time long gone, solely existing...

Los Angeles Clippers Unveil New Logo
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Los Angeles Clippers Unveil New Logo

By Hardwood and Hollywood StaffJune 18, 2015

Screen capture courtesy of the Los Angeles Clippers/NBA . The Los Angeles Clippers unveiled a new logo and uniforms Wednesday night, on the eve of a citywide campaign Thursday to publicize the rebranding of the...

BMF Style Debut: Reebok Classic x RIME Diamond Ventilator
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BMF Style Debut: Reebok Classic x RIME Diamond Ventilator

By Sandy DoverJune 17, 2015

The Reebok Classic Ventilator is the crown jewel of Reebok's re-emergence as a heavyweight in lifestyle fashion footwear, and with good reason -- the Ventilator is a classic silhouette from the brand, an innovative sneaker...

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'The Martian' Dramatic Debut Trailer

By Dalton BaggettJune 17, 2015

The Martian is an upcoming film by Ridley Scott, and although the title may suggest some sort of alien, from a director who is notorious for them, this “martian” in question is actually a man....

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Emmy Picks: My Choices for Outstanding Directing

By Lenny BurnhamJune 17, 2015

Emmy submissions were released earlier this week and now even us regular, non-industry folk can still have some fun deciding what we would nominate. In that spirit, here are my Emmy picks for outstanding directing....

Iggy and the Warriors Beat the Cavs in 6, Win the NBA Finals
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Iggy and the Warriors Beat the Cavs in 6, Win the NBA Finals

By Hector DiazJune 17, 2015

Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/Youtube Having the gall to change your lineup in the NBA Finals despite winning 67 regular-season games deserves an award in and of itself. Then why not the Larry O’Brien...