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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)

Bucknell 65, Lehigh 61

Bucknell exacted revenge on Patriot League rival Lehigh and kept alive its chances for a top-four seed in the upcoming conference tournament with a 65-61 victory on Wednesday night at Sojka Pavilion in Lewisburg, Pa. The Bison, who dropped a 66-63 contest at the Mountain Hawks on Jan. 29, led 29-28 at halftime, and they […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
The History of the “One-And-Done” Era

An in-depth look at the impact of “one-and-done” era for the NBA Draft.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Nets 105, 76ers 101

PHILADELPHIA — There are lessons to be learned every night for the bedraggled Philadelphia 76ers, in the estimation of coach Brett Brown. Saturday’s lesson came courtesy of the Brooklyn Nets, which held off the Sixers, 105-101. Guard Deron Williams had 19 points and nine assists for the Nets (42-34), and he and forward Mirza Teletovic […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Lakers’ Path Back to the NBA Finals

In the wake of Jamal Murray’s season-ending knee injury, Bobby Krivitsky examines the Los Angeles Lakers’ path back to the NBA Finals.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Adams, UCLA cruise past Cal

BERKELEY, Calif. — When the Arizona Wildcats were 21-0 and ranked No. 1 at the end of January, it seemed everyone else in the Pac-12 was playing for second place. However, No. 23 UCLA made a race of it since then, and the Bruins’ 86-66 rout of the California Golden Bears on Wednesday at Haas […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Wizards wear down Suns

PHOENIX — Two nights after taking down the Indiana Pacers and clicking on all cylinders, the Phoenix Suns had very little left in the tank for the opportunistic Washington Wizards. Forward Trevor Ariza scored 23 points and guard Bradley Beal had nine points in the fourth quarter, including two late baskets, as the Wizards held […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Wizards 101, Suns 95

PHOENIX — Forward Trevor Ariza scored 23 points and guard Bradley Beal had nine points in the fourth quarter, including two late baskets, as the Washington Wizards held Phoenix to 38 points in the second half and beat the Suns 101-95 on Friday night. Guard John Wall had 18 points and 12 assists and forward […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Kings 106, Knicks 101 (OT)

NEW YORK — The Sacramento Kings stopped a seven-game road losing streak, turning back the New York Knicks 106-101 in overtime Wednesday at Madison Square Garden. Sacramento (18-35) guard Jimmer Fredette scored a career-high 24 points, hitting 6 of 8 3-pointers. Forward Rudy Gay added 20 points for the Kings. Forward Carmelo Anthony topped New […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
College of Charleston 87, William & Mary 54

The College of Charleston jumped on top early and took full advantage of a tired William & Mary squad to earn an 87-54 victory Wednesday in Charleston, S.C. Charleston (14-14, 6-7 Colonial Athletic Association) led 36-20 at the half, making six of its 12 3-point attempts and outrebounding the Tribe 23-13. William & Mary missed […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Virginia 65, Miami 40

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Paced by a career-high 15 points from freshman guard London Perrantes, the No. 12 Virginia Cavaliers dismantled Miami 65-40 Wednesday night at John Paul Jones Arena. It was Virginia coach Tony Bennett’s 100th victory with the team. Perrantes was a perfect 5 of 5 from the field, including four from long distance. […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021