Out Of Bounds
Out of Bounds: Only the Finest Things
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.
All posts by Jeff HawkinsUpdated05 Aug 2024
The Funny, Stupid Thing of the Day
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The Thunder are a fun, playful bunch when they’re not wrecking people on the court. Of course, Kendrick Perkins hardly ever smiles so it makes sense to leave him out of this team selfie. Don’t think Perk doesn’t notice though as he humorously points out.
Dunk of the Night
If there’s one thing Grizzlies forward James Johnson knows how to do, it’s putting on an athletic display. Check out how long J.J. hangs in the air (keep in mind he’s 6’9′), avoids Blazers center Robin Lopez and STILL throws down the reverse dunk. All Robin was left to do was shake his head.
Cheerleaders of the Night
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The Blazers do know what time it is when it comes to their cheerleaders. Hard not to be excited when these lovely ladies take the floor.
Instagram of the Night
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Even though the Lakers amnestied him, Metta World Peace still finds time to catch up with his old teammates and, of course, cracks them all up while doing it.
YouTube of the Week
As the playoffs inch closer, it’s time to remember what’s going to get one team the championship. That’s right, defense. Here’s some of the best defensive plays made over the last week for you to enjoy.
Swag of the Night
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When GQ comes trying to take your picture, you know you have an incredible amount of swag. Timberwolves forward Kevin Love certainly does as you can see. It not easy to be 6’10’ and still look like a movie star.
