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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.
All posts by Jeff HawkinsUpdated21 Sep 2023
Hilarious Video of the Night
Dwyane Wade describes how a young kid at his camp recently asked him a pretty funny question… Credit to BlackSportsOnline for the find. Wade really is a good sport about it, but then again, he can’t really deny it in some cases.
Crossover of the Night
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The crowd’s reaction says it all.
Happy Birthday Glove!
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Happy 46th to the ‘Glove,’ Gary Payton.
Throwback Clip of the Night
Take a look at some of the top plays of Payton’s career as Seattle collectively sighs. Please bring NBA basketball back to the Emerald City.
Cheerleaders of the Night
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The Mavs’ Dancers work through some of their moves in this quick IG clip.
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Now they’ve got the Mavs’ Dancers singing karaoke.
Instagrams of the Night
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“Just. Stay. Healthy. Please.” — Lakers fans worldwide.
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Pau Gasol in his native colors as he prepares for next month’s FIBA World Cup.
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Meanwhile…we’ll just let the picture speak for itself for what is taking place in the world of Sir Swaggy these days.
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While much of the attention was given to the bigger “names” the Lakers signed (and re-signed), Ed Davis may prove to actually be one of their better offseason acquisitions for whomever they ultimately decide to hire as head coach.
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We figured Kyrie wouldn’t stop smiling after the summer he’s enjoyed, and he certainly hasn’t. Five years, $91 million, Andrew Wiggins in the draft, not to mention some guy named LeBron James and all those that might come along with him. We see you, Mr. Irving.
