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Jeff Hawkins

Joined: Apr 3, 2017

Jeff Hawkins is a career sportswriter who has collected eight industry awards, including two Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) honors. Author of four youth sports books, Hawkins has served as a beat writer for the Carolina Panthers, Chicago Blackhawks, Adirondack IceHawks, Adirondack Lumberjacks, and Hickory Crawdads. A husband and father, Hawkins enjoys live eclectic music, mountain biking, running 5k trail events, and watching Film Noir.

May 23, 2017; Florham Park, NY, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Eric Decker (87) runs with the ball during organized team activities at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Eric Decker rumors: Titans taking long look

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PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 09: Nicholas Castellanos

Flying helmet slams Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera in face

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PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 10: Detail of the Arizona Diamondbacks logo behind home plate before the Major League Baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Chase Field on September 10, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Diamondbacks defeated the Padres 6-5 in 10 innings. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

2001 World Series savior Luis Gonzalez plays real-life hero

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Jun 28, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; General view as Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez (41) bats in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera collects 1,000th extra-base hit

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Mar 23, 2017; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators center Kyle Turris (7) faces off against Pittsburgh Penguins center Nick Bonino (13) in the first period at Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Penguins could play Game 3 without Nick Bonino

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Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; ESPN College Gameday hosts from left Desmond Howard and Rece Davis and Lee Corso and Kirk Herbstreit discuss the days matchups on their set outside Ohio Stadium before the game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan Wolverines. Ohio State won the game 30-27 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports

ESPN on-air personality Desmond Howard inks multi-year deal

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May 14, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher (12) battles for the puck after a save by Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson (36) during the third period in game two of the Western Conference Final of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Nashville Predators’ Mike Fisher practices, prepares for Stanley Cup Finals

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Mar 23, 2017; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) exchanges words with Ottawa Senators center Zack Smith (15) in the first period at Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Two Senators pick on Penguins’ Sidney Crosby

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ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 20: Anthony Bennett,

Ex-Cleveland Cavaliers draft pick Anthony Bennett remains confident in professional exile

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Apr 14, 2017; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) celebrates a short handed goal in the third period against the San Jose Sharks in game two of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

Bobby Orr, NHL legends laugh at prospect of providing advice to Connor McDavid

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Apr 27, 2017; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) defends against New York Rangers right wing Rick Nash (61) as goalie Craig Anderson (41) follows the action in the third period of game one in the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Craig Anderson has one eye on family, one on puck

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May 14, 2017; Bronx, NY, USA; Former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter poses for a photo with his monument park plaque during a pre-game ceremony to also retire his jersey number before the game against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Watch Derek Jeter get his number retired by Yankees (Video)

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Apr 12, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Brandon Saad (20) handles the puck as Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) defends the net during the first period in game one of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG PAINTS Arena. The Penguins won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury ‘best team player in sports’

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Jan 31, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New Orleans Pelicans forward Donatas Motiejunas (12) during the first half against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Donatas Motiejunas close to finalizing lawsuit against Houston Rockets, NBA

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Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks at the conclusion of the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Draft prospect speaks truth to power at the Combine

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Feb 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) in action against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. The Golden State Warriors won 119-108. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Golden State Warriors’ Kevin Durant tells top prospects to skip NBA combine

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