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BMF Style: Nike Air Flight Huarache Premium 'Reflective'
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BMF Style: Nike Air Flight Huarache Premium 'Reflective'

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...

Prop It Like It’s Hot: Week 2 NFL Prop Bets
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Prop It Like It’s Hot: Week 2 NFL Prop Bets

By Ted Betts • September 12, 2014

Image courtesy of Kyle Engman/Flickr . Another week of football is upon us, which means it's yet another weekend for me to throw money away on meaningless NFL prop bets. Instead of sticking to the...

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Now in Theaters: 'Dolphin Tale 2'

By Claire Mangan • September 12, 2014

Opening today is Dolphin Tale 2, a movie where Ashley Judd and Morgan Freeman hunt down a deadly dolphin. Oh, wait. No, they hunt down deadly killers in all of the other movies they've appeared...

BMF Skate: Nike Dunk Low Premium SB 'Quartersnacks'
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BMF Skate: Nike Dunk Low Premium SB 'Quartersnacks'

By Sandy Dover • September 12, 2014

Courtesy of Nike Hovering in a dusty haze just above the cracked concrete of New York’s legendary Tompkins Square Park is the swirling epicenter of the Quartersnacks universe. A place where a love for skateboarding,...

BMF Skate: Nike Dunk Low Premium SB 'Beijing'
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BMF Skate: Nike Dunk Low Premium SB 'Beijing'

By Sandy Dover • September 12, 2014

Courtesy of Nike The latest Nike SB Dunk Low Premium looks to Beijing’s unique architecture and culture for inspiration. The upper features a dark gray color based on brick courtyards, and antique leather on the...

BMF Training: Nike Sport Research Lab
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BMF Training: Nike Sport Research Lab

By Sandy Dover • September 11, 2014

Courtesy of Nike Matthew Nurse and the Nike Sport Research team provide an inside look at the high-tech research facilities inside the lab at Nike’s World Headquarters, shedding light on how they turn data into...

Steve's Weekly NFL Bettor's Guide: Week 2
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Steve's Weekly NFL Bettor's Guide: Week 2

By Steve Kubitza • September 11, 2014

Image courtesy of Craig Hawkins/Flickr . So about last weekend. Things started off great and then went downhill. Luckily, three prime time games helped me make it to the mediocre mark of 7-9. Not a...

BMF Hoops: Nike Reports on 'Basketball Agility'
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BMF Hoops: Nike Reports on 'Basketball Agility'

By Sandy Dover • September 11, 2014

Courtesy of Nike In sports, agility refers to an athlete’s ability to move quickly and easily, whether in reaction to an opponent or as a pre-planned maneuver. It is a complex and critical skill that...

BMF Discussion: Domestic Abuse, Roger Goodell, and an Infamous White Suit
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BMF Discussion: Domestic Abuse, Roger Goodell, and an Infamous White Suit

By Hardwood and Hollywood Staff • September 11, 2014

Image courtesy of Zennie Abraham/Flickr . A videotaped domestic altercation dating back to February between Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice and his-then fiancée Janay Palmer inside an elevator ended with Ray dragging and dropping...

BMF Hoops: Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low 'University Red'
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BMF Hoops: Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low 'University Red'

By Sandy Dover • September 11, 2014

Courtesy of Nike Kobe Bryant demands provocative design innovation. Aesthetics aside, his appetite for the most revolutionary footwear technologies, materials and fit have fueled a special connection with Nike designer Eric Avar. The two have...