There are times when someone has an idea that has a domino effect on our culture. One of those examples is seen from the actions of Sonny Vaccaro. He created a movement in the world of college basketball that ignited the sneaker culture that we see today. ESPN showcased Vaccaro’s [...]
Today is the day that basketball fans rejoice. March Madness is here. Hopefully you are happy with your bracket. There are many questions we have as this tournament begins. Will Kentucky win it all? Who will be knocked out early? Which Cinderella team will shine in this year’s tournament? In [...]
Most of my posts for this column here at Life of Dad have been geared towards us adults. Since this is a site that does focus on being a dad I would be remiss if I didn’t have at least one post that pointed out some sweet kicks for [...]
In the month of March there are a ton of great kicks that are going to make their way to stores and the internet. If you are looking to get a new pair of sneakers or need to be in the know I am here to help you out. Here [...]
It seems now that every company has an app for your smartphone or tablet. Except for a Mortal Kombat II app that Ed Boon should have already made for us old school gamers. Sorry for that my little rant, but for you fellow snearkerheads Nike has made an app that [...]
When I was growing up there were a few athletes that I looked up to. One of them was San Antonio Spurs star center, David Robinson. He was a team leader and helped lead the Spurs win two NBA Championships. Not only was he an outstanding player on the court, [...]
This Sunday night the NBA All-Star Game is going to be played on one of the most revered courts in all of basketball, Madison Square Garden. Michael Jordan loved to play at the Garden. From dropping a double nickel on the Knicks to countless dunks, MJ loved playing in New [...]
For all you sneakerheads out there that ever wonder what an athlete and designer talk about while making a signature sneaker check out this podcast that features Kobe Bryant and Eric Avar. In the history of athlete and designer collaborations from Nike, Kobe Bryant and Eric Avar rank near [...]
Nike celebrates Black History Month with a collection of products across basketball, football, running, soccer and skateboarding that honors six athletes and coaches who have positively impacted sport with their courage and determination: Theotis Beasley, Kevin-Prince Boateng, Jerry Rice, Brianna Rollins, C. Vivian Stringer and John Thompson. A portion of [...]
