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adidas and Foot Locker Create 'The a Standard'
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adidas and Foot Locker Create 'The a Standard'

By Sandy Dover • September 15, 2014

Courtesy of adidas Today adidas and Foot Locker introduce The a Standard, the first shop-in-shop retail concept within the world’s leading specialty athletic retailer. The a Standard offers premium product from adidas’ sport performance and...

The Weight on Jon Lester's Left Arm
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The Weight on Jon Lester's Left Arm

By Tyler Birss • September 15, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . The fate of the Oakland A's season might be determined by Jon Lester's left arm. Despite criticism regarding the trade that put him in an A's uniform and took...

Should Danny Ferry Be Fired for his Comments Regarding Luol Deng?
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Should Danny Ferry Be Fired for his Comments Regarding Luol Deng?

By Fantasy Basketball Money Leagues • September 15, 2014

Image courtesy of Atlanta Hawks/Facebook. Brought to you by our friends at Fantasy Basketball Money Leagues . The NBA has found itself in another racial scandal this year. And while the Donald Sterling saga is...

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'The Knick' Recap: 'They Capture the Heat' and Need to Shave

By Bryan Brandom • September 15, 2014

Through its first five episodes, The Knick 's most impressive feature is its presence. Not presence as in its charisma or stature, but presence, relevance. Few television shows remind society of itself the way Steven...

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The San Diego Film Festival Announces Amazing Lineup

By Mike Bitanga • September 15, 2014

The San Diego Film Festival has announced its full festival line-up, and it definitely aims to please filmgoers. The 13th year of the festival will take place from September 24 through September 28. The kick-off...

Frank Gore's Successor, Carlos Hyde, Has Arrived
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Frank Gore's Successor, Carlos Hyde, Has Arrived

By Jerome Oribello • September 14, 2014

Photo courtesy of John Martinez Pavliga/Flickr Frank Gore will always be the beating heart of this San Francisco 49ers offense; however, at age 31, the nine-year NFL veteran will eventually have to hand down the...

Hometown Boy, Brian Hoyer Vs. Boy Wonder, Johnny Manziel
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Hometown Boy, Brian Hoyer Vs. Boy Wonder, Johnny Manziel

By Modi Ramos • September 14, 2014

Photo courtesy of Erik Drost/Flicker Former Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel had the college football career that dreams are made of: millions of adoring fans, Heisman Trophy winner, media and celebrities all abuzz. After drafting...

So Much for Team USA vs. Spain
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So Much for Team USA vs. Spain

By Jarell McGrew • September 12, 2014

Image courtesy of Emmanuel Milou/Flickr . A Boris Diaw-led France squad defeated Spain, 65-52, in their FIBA World Cup quarterfinal game, leaving the entire basketball world with questions and observations. We’ve been led to believe,...

BMF Style: Nike Air Trainer Huarache Premium 'Challenge Red'
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BMF Style: Nike Air Trainer Huarache Premium 'Challenge Red'

By Sandy Dover • September 12, 2014

Courtesy of Nike Sometimes, all it takes is a little change to make a big impact – just ask renowned designers Tinker Hatfield and Eric Avar. With the simple notion that “less is more,” they...

BMF Running: Nike Revisits Running Research
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BMF Running: Nike Revisits Running Research

By Sandy Dover • September 12, 2014

Courtesy of Nike In 30 years of biomechanics research at Nike's sport research lab, Senior Researcher Gordon Valiant’s approach remains unchanged: “We identify the product opportunity, ask what it is that we don’t know, apply...