One of the things I like the most about YouTube is that anyone can go on there and talk about anything. And in the sneakerhead community, in addition to showing off the collection, this often means reviewing shoes. So inspired by all of them, Dwight Howard gives us an exclusive review of his new signature shoe, the adidas adiPower Howard.

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The playground isn’t the problem — it’s the solution. That is the mantra of Chain Link Fundamentals, which recently finished up a string of successful clinics in Brooklyn at the Navy Yard Clubhouse and the Thomas S. Murphy Clubhouse of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Thanks to the Barclays Nets Community Alliance, young ballplayers from all over the area flocked to community gyms to learn the game from some of the best coaches in the New York area, gaining important lessons both on the court and in life. Read More »

*College basketball is here (unlike the NBA), and this year might be one of the best in recent memory. The powerhouse is back, while the Cinderellas believe. That’s a deadly combination. We know some of y’all have been asking for some previews. We have you covered – the top 16 teams in the nation will be previewed individually in the next few weeks. After we broke down Baylor earlier this morning, we’ll keep this going with No. 11-ranked Pittsburgh (ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll).* Read More »

With all these charity games going on, there’s been one name noticeably absent: Dwight Howard. But after winning Defensive Player of the Year for the third year in a row, don’t think for one second that the almost 26-year-old superstar is resting on his laurels. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. And for those of you wondering what he will be playing in this season as he competes for a title, check out his latest signature shoe, the adidas adiPower Howard. Read More »

Back in the day, real summer battles meant two players going back and forth, D-ing each other up and playing for respect. To be honest, it’s felt like those battles have gotten lost over the years. Thankfully all that’s changed. First Brandon Jennings and Josh Selby brought it back; then Kevin Durant and LeBron James followed suit. Now, check out college basketball’s two best players in the game last season, Jimmer Fredette and Kemba Walker, going head-to-head in Utah, as well as full highlights from the game.

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Whenever something has been around for a minute, people love to complain. They’ll say it’s not the same anymore, the entertainment’s gone and it doesn’t have the same pop it used to. But the Grand Theft Auto series will always be on my playlist. Based off the game’s first official trailer, I don’t think that’ll change with GTA V.

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Taking a fresh look on Cleveland’s classic Wine & Gold colorway, the Cavs’ new D-League franchise, the Canton Charge, have unveiled the official uniforms for their 2011-12 inaugural season. As you can see, the Charge will feature a unique look with an exclusive home gold uniform (in contrast to the traditional home white as worn in the NBA), and will wear wine uniforms on the road. Read More »

When you look at a story, the way it is told and the driving force behind it, there are so many elements, so many moments where things could have been done differently. In ESPN’s latest film, Unguarded, director Jonathan Hock (Through the Fire, Off the Rez) goes behind the curtain and into both the highs and darkest of lows in the life of former NBA guard Chris Herren. This story, like Herren’s life, could have turned out and been told differently; but thankfully for all parties it wasn’t. Read More »

*College basketball is here (unlike the NBA), and this year might be one of the best in recent memory. The powerhouse is back, while the Cinderellas believe. That’s a deadly combination. We know some of y’all have been asking for some previews. We have you covered – the top 16 teams in the nation will be previewed individually in the next few weeks. After we broke down two teams looking to improve on last season’s finish yesterday, we’ll keep this going with No. 12-ranked Baylor (ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll).* Read More »

Ever since we dropped Dime #66 with John Wall on the cover, people have been telling us how much they love the issue. So after reading his story, we want to take you behind the scenes of his cover shoot. We shot Wall at 360 Health Club in Reseda, Calif., and had the cameras there to capture what went down. Check it out and let us know what you think…

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