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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 (9828)

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
Meeks scores 42 as Lakers stun Thunder

LOS ANGELES — Three days after a 48-point debacle, the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from an 18-point deficit and stunned the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. Guard Jodie Meeks scored a career-high 42 points, including 20 in the third quarter, and the Lakers surprised the Thunder 114-110 before a sellout crowd of 18,997 at Staples […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Ball Don’t Lie and Neither Does Wallace as Pistons Coach

Rasheed Wallace is making his presence felt as an assistant coach with the Detroit Pistons this season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Bobcats 96, Cavaliers 94 (OT)

CLEVELAND — Despite a career-high 44 points by All-Star guard Kyrie Irving, the Charlotte Bobcats defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 96-94 in overtime on Saturday night at Quicken Loans Arena. The Bobcats (39-38) wrapped up a playoff spot with the victory, the second in franchise history. The other came in 2009-2010. Charlotte guard Kemba Walker split […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Raptors hand Hawks fifth straight loss

TORONTO — The way both teams waltzed through the first half, they looked as if they already were on the All-Star Game break. The Toronto Raptors were able to pick their game up in the second half though to defeat the Atlanta Hawks 104-83 on Wednesday. Guard DeMar DeRozan scored 14 of his game-high 31 […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Arizona needs OT to sneak past Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — Arizona’s offense lacked a spark ever since forward Brandon Ashley went down with a season-ending foot injury early this month. The Wildcats finally may have found one based on the performance of guard Gabe York on Wednesday at Utah. The sophomore got the start and made the most of it. He […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021