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Jeff Hawkins

Joined: Apr 3, 2017

Jeff Hawkins is a career sportswriter who has collected 11 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 mountain biking, live eclectic music and 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

PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 09: Nicholas Castellanos

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

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

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

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

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

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 20: Anthony Bennett,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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