So while there might not be anything to do during the summer in Utah, apparently there’s more than enough to do in Birmingham, Alabama. You may have seen some of these shots featured earlier this year in some national Hampton Inn commercials, but after unveilling their third installment – and a “how-to video” in an attempt to silence the skeptics – the boys will be featured on ESPN’s SportsNation either today or tomorrow at 4:00 PM EST on ESPN2.

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Just like an art collector scouring the globe for a masterpiece, sole searching sneaker fiends will go to great lengths to find an exclusive pair of kicks. Back in Dime #25 (August 2006), we put together a list of the Top 25 Sneaker Stores when the kick game had never been bigger. But while that list was limited to mostly US spots, we decided in our 50th issue to take it worldwide. Read More »

There is an old saying in the NBA, “it’s hard to make the NBA and it’s even harder to stay.” People forget that every year, 50 or so rookies come into the League, which means 50 have to go out. Some of our favorite names in college disappear into obscure basketball leagues across the globe. One name that fits in that category is Troy Bell. Read More »

Although Tyler Hansbrough is now collecting checks from the Pacers, check out how he, Marcus Ginyard and Bobby Frasor lived it up last year in Chapel Hill. Make sure you watch all the way through so you can see them jamming out to the Red Hot Chili Peppers in Rock Band.

It seems like at least weekly, I am debating Golden State hoops with my cousin Francis. He’s from the Bay Area and has been down with the Warriors since the Run TMC days. But being a Warriors fan comes with its fair share of disappointment. The franchise has been well represented at the lottery selection show over the past couple of decades. Read More »

In case you didn’t know, DeAngelo Hall can ball. And for years, the Washington Redskins cornerback has bragged about the time when he won an AAU state title over J.J. Redick‘s squad. Dan Steinberg from D.C. Sports Bog caught with Hall who had some ridiculous things to say about that infamous matchup: Read More »

Let’s just say it wasn’t a bad first day for Gerald. Last night the two of us hit up Santos Party House to see BK’s finest Fabolous do a whole set to celebrate the launch of his Reebok Classic Remix collection. With four different sneakers and a five city tour, you know he had to kick things off in NYC. Read More »

We argue. You decide…

BARON DAVIS (by Ben York) When he wants to be, Baron Davis can be an elite player in the NBA. Judging by his trips to India that culminated in his recently found enlightenment, it’s my belief that he wants to be a threat again in ’09-10.

When he asserts himself, Baron can be downright unguardable. He’s not that far removed from his phenomenal seasons in Golden State where he averaged over 20 points, 7 assists, and 4 rebounds a game. Read More »

“If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball.” – Patches O’Houlihan

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When a young phenom stumbles, or goes all the way and completely falls from grace, the race is on amongst guys like us (media) to say “I saw it coming.” Whether it’s a young Mike Tyson‘s behavior around women or Todd Marinovich‘s father creating a recipe for his son’s rebellion, pundits like to say they saw the signs before anyone else. In the case of Michael Beasley, playing the “We saw it coming” card initially seemed like opportunistic hindsight, and yet, thinking back to our time spent with Beasley, everything that’s come to light this week makes sense. Read More »