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Jeff Hawkins

Sports Editor

About

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)

Out of Bounds: Legends Among Us

Out of Bounds laughs at Blake Griffin’s poetry skills… Kevin Durant pays Allen Iverson his respect… New NBA 2K15 trailer prepares us for the new-look Cavaliers next season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Jul 2024
Out of Bounds: Winning Plays, Slams and Fans

Out of Bounds checks out the best cowbell player ever… Trey Burke’s icy game-winner… MKG and Ross’ savage dunks.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Jul 2024
Out of Bounds: Handles and Shambles

Klay Thompson finds himself in an embarrassing situation … See a Spurs fan’s regrettable tattoo … John Wall and Jay Z

Jeff Hawkins  •  29 Jul 2024
Out of Bounds: High-Flying Style

Out of Bounds sees Karl Malone defend the flip phone… Blake soars a slam… Fan gets LeBron’s respect with tattoo.

Jeff Hawkins  •  29 Jul 2024
Out of Bounds: Happy Birthday MJ!

Out of Bounds wishes Michael Jordan a happy 51st birthday… An All-Star version of Shaqtin’ A Fool… The best highlights from the All-Star game

Jeff Hawkins  •  29 Jul 2024
Out of Bounds: Super Bowl Sunday Edition

Out of Bounds shows some NBA players who dominated on the football field in high school in honor of Super Bowl Sunday… Bloopers and Buzzer-Beaters.

Jeff Hawkins  •  29 Jul 2024
Carmelo Anthony’s Big Free Agent Decision

The most obvious outcome for Carmelo Anthony as a free agent is to remain in New York. However, if he decides to look at his options, he has several to consider.

Jeff Hawkins  •  29 Jul 2024
Out of Bounds: Russell Westbrook’s New Job

Out of Bounds looks at Russell Westbrook’s new job at Subway, wishes Happy Birthday to Bill Russell and shows you Raymond Felton’s poorly timed yawn.

Jeff Hawkins  •  29 Jul 2024
NBA AM: Phil Jackson Has A Lot To Figure Out

Phil Jackson puts in his first day on the job in New York… The myth of the agency running the show.

Jeff Hawkins  •  29 Jul 2024
Out of Bounds: Kobe’s 81 Anniversary

Out of Bounds honors the eight-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s 81 point game… We reminisce as Greg Oden turns 26

Jeff Hawkins  •  25 Jul 2024