My brief history with the PSP and why the PS Vita is frustrating


This is merely a drop in the ocean but, after careful deliberation, I've decided to delay my purchase of Sony's new PS Vita. Yes, that feeling is the earth Read more

Someone doesn't understand the sneaker industry


I don't want to point any fingers here (just browsers), but someone doesn't understand the current climate of the sneaker industry — or they intentionally pressed a panic button, for Read more

"The Opening," Ndamukong Suh, Alpha Talon, Vapor Carbon, and more fun names to say


Nike is working exceptionally hard to make their presence felt in football. The NFL license they obtained, to provide uniforms and other equipment for the league, is a step Read more

Locker Room Dynamic: Athletes, Reporters, and Trust


As much as I enjoy being right, this is one of those moments where I’d have preferred to assume incorrectly and have nothing confirmed. Blissful ignorance. Orlando Magic guard Gilbert Read more

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“The Opening,” Ndamukong Suh, Alpha Talon, Vapor Carbon, and more fun names to say

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Angel Navedo in Featured, Journalism! | Leave a comment

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Nike is working exceptionally hard to make their presence felt in football. The NFL license they obtained, to provide uniforms and other equipment for the league, is a step closer to slapping a gigantic swoosh on the gridiron in 2012. Most players already wear Nike gloves and cleats, so a uniform contract was logical for both Nike and the NFL.

A cynical outlook would be to suggest that Nike’s “The Opening” — a five-day high school football training camp, concert, clinic, and/or all of the above — was an attempt to purchase youth loyalty from elite talents on the fast track to professional careers. But that would be a terribly short-sighted and uninformed viewpoint of the week. Read more

Cappie Pondexter and The Succinct Sneaker Interview

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Angel Navedo in Journalism! | Leave a comment

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Are you ready for the shortest Q&A ever?!

That lead sounds bitter, but it’s really not. Such is the occasional nature of this writer/reporter beast, sometimes — especially when you’re never in control of the schedule.

I covered Cappie Pondexter’s appearance at House of Hoops by Foot Locker on 34th Street in Manhattan this past Saturday for Sole Collector with only one plan: Take pictures and nab a few minutes for a Q&A about sneakers. I managed both, except the “few minutes” part.

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Locker Room Dynamic: Athletes, Reporters, and Trust

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Angel Navedo in Featured, Journalism! | Leave a comment

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As much as I enjoy being right, this is one of those moments where I’d have preferred to assume incorrectly and have nothing confirmed. Blissful ignorance.

Orlando Magic guard Gilbert Arenas gets busy on Twitter, using it as a platform to give away his game-worn sneakers from the personal collection, live-tweet blind dates, and share his views on the world as he sees it. He’s often funny and realistic, and always honest. Today, he was insightful.

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Talking shoes with Big Sean at adidas Originals

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Angel Navedo in Journalism! | Leave a comment

bigsean1 Talking shoes with Big Sean at adidas Originals

The “big” in Sean’s name seems ironic at first, especially if you don’t know the adjective is an homage to his mentor.

But physically, Big Sean is maybe half an inch taller than me — and I’m short. He’s also skinny and, well, I’m not… at all (Oreo cookies!). But when you work with words for a living, irony doesn’t completely exist when double meanings, wordplay, and metaphors are intentional.

In Big Sean’s case, the “big” has nothing to do with what’s tangible or visible. Read more

Doomed While Collecting Bottles Along Fifth Avenue

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Angel Navedo in Thoughts & Things | 2 Comments

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My father retired from the New York City Department of Sanitation once he reached the requisite 20 years of service. He filed his paperwork without hesitation because, as anyone should expect, there aren’t many glory-filled aspects to cleaning up after New York for a living.

He worked the job for financial security, and because it allowed him to provide for a family. Like any adult son should, I respect and admire him for his sacrifices.

That doesn’t mean he didn’t complain every step of the way while reminding us of the beating he received on his mind and body through the years. Read more

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