Out Of Bounds
Out of Bounds: Winning Plays, Slams and Fans
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 HawkinsUpdated30 Jul 2024
The Funny, Stupid Thing of the Day
Metta World Peace may be out of the NBA for the moment, but he’s still finding ways to keep his name out there. Check out this hilarious video staring Metta, the Jabbawockeez and a Cookie Monster doll? If anybody knows what’s going on in Metta’s mind, please let us all know.
Game-Winner of the Night
Jazz point guard Trey Burke showed he has ice water in his veins after nailing this game-winning three-pointer against the Magic. Way to send the fans home happy, rook! Magic guard Arron Afflalo is really kicking himself for missing that free throw.
Dunks of the Night
Both these dunks were so nasty and vicious we couldn’t choose a favorite so we need your help to decide. The first is Raptors guard Terrence Ross adding another incredibly athletic slam to his resume. Next, Bobcats forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist nearly decapitates poor Meyers Leonard from the Blazers. You need to think before you jump Meyers, MKG takes no prisoners.
‘Defense’ of the Day
Ok, so Kings forward Quincy Acy clearly takes playing defense a little too seriously as he swats away his two-year-old son’s shot attempt. Quincy won’t let his boy get anything easy, even at his young age.
