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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)

Ohio State overcomes big deficit, beats Nebraska

INDIANAPOLIS — Burdened by an 18-point, second-half deficit and seemingly headed for a Big Ten tournament exit, Ohio State players knew they would need to be patient if they were to stage a comeback on Friday against Nebraska. The No. 5 seed Buckeyes shook off lethargy and launched an improbable rally in a 71-67 victory […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  07 Aug 2024
Texas handles West Virginia

AUSTIN, Texas — In the last 10 games, the Texas Longhorns have evolved from a team hoping to pull out of a recent slump to taking care of business near the top of the Big 12 standings. No. 19 Texas dominated the paint and cooled off the hot West Virginia Mountaineers 88-71 on Saturday night […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  07 Aug 2024
Jayhawks squeak out win at Texas Tech

LUBBOCK, Texas — There is a reason the eighth ranked Kansas Jayhawks own nine consecutive Big 12 championships. The Jayhawks survive where other conference teams fall. Kansas escaped the Texas Tech trap, pulling out a 64-63 victory over the Red Raiders on Tuesday night at the United Spirit Arena. Texas Tech notched wins earlier in […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  07 Aug 2024
NBA AM: The Curious Case Of Derrick Rose

It is going to be easy to blame Derrick Rose for the Knicks problems, but this is not entirely his fault.

Jeff Hawkins  •  07 Aug 2024
Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers Preview, Prediction, and Picks

The Dallas Mavericks travel to the Staples Center in sunny California for a road matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday afternoon. The Mavericks (9-6) are off to a promising start but fell to the Phoenix Suns 102-94 Friday night. The Clippers (9-7) are fifth in the Western Conference through 16 games and have […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  07 Aug 2024
NBA PM: Rebuilding Takes Time And Losses

These days, rebuilding in the NBA typically means a team will lose a lot and be bad for awhile.

Jeff Hawkins  •  07 Aug 2024
NBA AM: Not Easy To Break Into The NBA With Baggage

Making the NBA isn’t always about a player’s talent; sometimes an individual’s baggage is what’s keeping him out… Magic guard Elfrid Payton joins the Basketball Insiders Podcast.

Jeff Hawkins  •  07 Aug 2024
NBA PM: It’s Not Easy Being A Laker

The expectations Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell faces will be greater than any other rookie in the class.

Jeff Hawkins  •  07 Aug 2024
NBA AM: The Gems Of The 2016 NBA Free Agent Class

With some 249 players having the ability to hit free agency, here’s a look at the top available guys.

Jeff Hawkins  •  07 Aug 2024
Carmelo Anthony Climbs NBA Scoring List During Big Performance

While leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, Carmelo Anthony moved up one spot on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. He finished the game with 28 points.

Jeff Hawkins  •  07 Aug 2024