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Jeff Hawkins

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Jeff Hawkins is an award-winning sportswriter with more than four decades in the industry (print and digital media). A freelance writer/stay-at-home dad since 2008, Hawkins started his career with newspaper stints in Michigan, North Carolina, Florida, Upstate New York and Illinois, where he earned the 2004 APSE first-place award for column writing (under 40,000 circulation). As a beat writer, he covered NASCAR Winston Cup events at NHIS (1999-2003), the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks (2003-06) and the NFL's Carolina Panthers (2011-12). Hawkins penned four youth sports books, including a Michael Jordan biography. Hawkins' main hobbies include mountain bike riding, 5k trail runs at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte, N.C., and live music.

Articles by Jeff Hawkins (9881)

Hawks stun Pacers in Indy, 101-93

INDIANAPOLIS — The moment boiled in emotion. Atlanta center Pero Antic stood face to face with Indiana forward David West after Antic had hit West from behind. They talked. They stared. “I didn’t do nothing. I just stand there,” Antic said. “I didn’t want to back down.” Whatever that moment meant, the bottom-seeded Atlanta Hawks […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Are The Phoenix Suns For Real?

After three games, the Phoenix Suns have blitzed the league with an improved offense and defense — Quinn Davis takes a look as to whether this hot start is a sign of things to come or some random fluke.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Cuban admits his own prejudice, bigotry

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, in an interview focused on many societal issues, told Inc. that even he harbors “prejudices and bigotries.” The interview (http://www.inc.com/maria-aspan/mark-cuban-discusses-bigotry-post-donald-sterling-fiasco.html?cid=sf01001) was posted to Cuban’s Twitter page, and ranges in scope from economics to the NBA’s hottest topic, disgraced Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling. Cuban, asked what he does to […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Are the 76ers a Legit Contender?

Do the Philadelphia 76ers have the roster necessary to compete for a title? Basketball Insiders’ Quinn Davis goes in-depth on one of the league’s most polarizing teams.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Porter, Rice Ready for Bigger Roles in Washington?

Glen Rice Jr. and Otto Porter Jr. are looking to make an impact and become part of the rotation in Washington.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
The Agony of an NBA Mistake

Dr. Travis Heath explains why James Harden’s success for the Houston Rockets keeps him up at night, mumbling at the television.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
CBK roundup: Louisville’s Harrell returning to school

Louisville forward Montrezl Harrell is returning to the school for his junior year. Harrell, who is 6-foot-8, averaged 14 points and 8.4 rebounds per game last season. Coach Rick Pitino said Monday he was “very excited to say the least” about Harrell’s decision to return, according to ESPN.com. “He and Wayne (Blackshear) will be co-captains […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Who Is The Top Draft Pick?

The NBA Draft Lottery is tonight, so where would each team go with the top overall pick?… Wolves deny interest in trading Kevin Love… Up Close with Marcus Smart.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Wisconsin 69, Baylor 52

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Wisconsin junior center Frank Kaminsky had 19 points and a career-high six blocked shots, and the Badgers carved up the Baylor zone early en route to a 69-52 victory in the Sweet 16 at the Honda Center on Thursday night. Wisconsin’s dominance was such that Kaminsky had as many field goals as […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Texas 87, Arizona State 85

MILWAUKEE — Texas center Cameron Ridley tapped in a missed 3-point attempt by forward Jonathan Holmes as time expired, giving the seventh-seeded Longhorns an 87-85 victory over 10th-seeded Arizona State on Thursday night in an NCAA West Regional second-round game at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. Ridley’s basket bailed out seventh-seeded Texas, which saw a […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021