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Jeff Hawkins

Sports Editor

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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)

New Mexico 93, Fresno State 77

LAS VEGAS — No. 20 New Mexico began its quest for a Mountain West tournament three-peat with a convincing 93-77 quarterfinal victory over Fresno State on Thursday night at the Thomas & Mack Center. Senior forward Cameron Bairstow recorded his eighth double-double of the season, scoring 21 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, while senior center […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Wichita State 83, Drake 54

WICHITA, Kan. — Heading into its game against Drake, Wichita State was ranked 17th nationally in team defense. After the Shockers’ defensive performance Saturday night, that ranking is bound to climb. No. 3 Wichita State held Drake to 42.5 percent shooting and forced 20 turnovers in an 83-54 victory at Charles Koch Arena. The Shockers […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Timberwolves welcome back Martin, Pekovic

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Guard Kevin Martin made it look easy in his return to the Minnesota Timberwolves’ lineup on Saturday night. Center Nikola Pekovic looked far more winded but still had plenty of energy when it counted. Together, the two restored the Timberwolves nearly to full health and helped bring their record back to .500. […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Wiggins scores 29 as Kansas wins seventh straight

LAWRENCE, Kan. — The emergence of freshman guard Andrew Wiggins is beginning to unfold. With it, Kansas remains undefeated in Big 12 play. Wiggins scored a career-best for the second time in as many games, netting 29 points Wednesday as the No. 6 Jayhawks toppled Iowa State 92-81 at Allen Fieldhouse. “He’s so aggressive right […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Dayton 55, Syracuse 53

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Junior guard Jordan Sibert made a 3-pointer with 49 seconds left to put 11th-seeded Dayton up by six, and the Flyers held on to beat third-seeded Syracuse 55-53 in a third-round game Saturday night at First Niagara Center. Syracuse point guard Tyler Ennis missed a 3-pointer just before the final buzzer, as […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Chasson Randle Bullish On Sticking Around For Good

Spencer Davies chats with Golden State Warriors guard Chasson Randle about how he’s occupied his time during the NBA’s suspension, his back-and-forth journey between overseas and the states and more.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Where Does Danny Granger Land?

The Philadelphia 76ers and forward Danny Granger could reach a buyout today, where does he land next?… Pistons tried to trade Josh Smith not Monroe… Raymond Felton facing serious gun related charges.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Blazers’ Aldridge returns in win over Nuggets

PORTLAND, Ore. — It was a “welcome back, LaMarcus Aldridge” Saturday night at the Moda Center and the Portland Trail Blazers celebrated with a 102-96 victory over the Denver Nuggets. Aldridge, who had missed the previous five games with a groin strain, scored 16 points, grabbed seven rebounds and played 30 minutes as the Blazers […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Bulls 111, Rockets 87

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls beat the Houston Rockets at their own game on Thursday night. The Bulls knocked down 14 of 24 shots from 3-point range and rolled to a 111-87 victory at the United Center. Houston leads the NBA in 3-pointers attempted but made just 5 of 26 from behind the arc. Chicago […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Orlando tops Portland, continues home magic

ORLANDO, Fla. — Most NBA teams play better at home than they do on the road. But rarely is the difference as dramatic as it is with the Orlando Magic this season. The Magic may be the worst road team (4-34) in the league, but they remain surprisingly competitive at home (16-18), drilling the playoff-bound […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021