Articles by Jeff Hawkins (672)

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NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400: Starting Order, Pole Position, and Lineup 

Martin Truex Jr. on Saturday captured the pole position for Sunday’s Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.   The 2017 NASCAR…

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Former NFL Great Steve Smith Sr. Shares Knowledge, Insight During Carolina Panthers’ Rookie Minicamp

CHARLOTTE – Carolina Panthers rookie Jonathan Mingo received first-hand guidance from one of his childhood heroes, former NFL great Steve…

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Detroit Tigers 2023: MLB Insiders Are Curious If Pitching-Needy Rivals Will Trade For Ace Eduardo Rodriguez?

Rising after a deflating start, the Detroit Tigers are becoming an MLB curiosity. Insiders are beginning to wonder:  Can the…

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NASCAR’s Fighting Chance: Ross Chastain-Noah Gragson Dustup Joins 2 Classic Post-Race Brawls Helping Lift Cup Series’ Mainstream Recognition

CBS announcer Ken Squier reported the moment when the NASCAR Cup Series was elevated to a national spotlight: “And there’s…

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Detroit Tigers’ A.J. Hinch: Early Candidate For 2023 AL Manager Of The Year?

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Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch stood motionless, staring down Javier Baez. For the second time in the early innings of…

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Michigan Coach Jim Harbaugh, Manicuring A Top Recruiting Class, Embraces Cutting Grass, Mowing Down Opponents

When he’s out of the Michigan football offices and not partaking in a family excursion, Jim Harbaugh has one passion…

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NASCAR Darlington Raceway Schedule: Dates, Times, and Qualifiers

What will controversial NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain do this week at Darlington Raceway?   That’s a good question.  …

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NASCAR Cup Series: Twitter Reacts To Ross Chastain’s Post-Race Fight With Noah Gragson At Kansas

Adore his antics? Despite them? Ross Chastain is becoming a polarizing figure in the NASCAR Cup Series. Following Sunday’s AdventHealth…

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NASCAR Cup Series: Denny Hamlin Outduels Kyle Larson, Claims Heated AdventHealth 400 At Kansas

During Sunday’s eventful AdventHealth 400, Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson fought for the lead over the final 26 laps on the…

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legacy motor club swtching to toyota for 2024 (1)

NASCAR 2023: Legacy Motor Club Wants New Manufacturer for ’24, Switching To Toyota, Ditching Chevrolet

Legacy Motor Club is ready to make a change. Beginning next season, the Statesville, North Carolina-based NASCAR Cup Series team…

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Uni-MAGE-inable: Twitter Reacts To Underdog Claiming Drama-Filled Kentucky Derby At Churchill Downs

There was no shortage of drama during Saturday’s Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, culminating in Mage’s magical victory. As always,…

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wiliam byron wins pole at kansas spring race (1)

NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400: Starting Order, Pole Position, and Lineup 

Recovering from an unforced scrape with the Turn 3 wall during a NASCAR Cup Series practice session at Kansas Speedway…

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panthers select bryce young no 1 overall (1)

Twitter Reacts To Carolina Panthers Handing Veteran QB Andy Dalton Starting Job Over No. 1 Overall Pick Bryce Young

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The Carolina Panthers on Friday ended any preseason pressure No. 1 overall draft pick Bryce Young may have felt to…

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lions defense not that bad last season (1)

Detroit Lions’ 2022 Defense Not As Bad As NFL Insiders, Statistics Suggest, Needs To Sustain Mediocre Level In ’23

At first glance, the Detroit Lions’ defense surrendered 427 points and 4,179 total yards last season. Only two NFL teams…

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dickinson goes to kansas (1)

College Basketball Transfer Portal 2023: Hunter Dickinson Commits to Kansas; Arizona Lands Jaden Bradley

The pursuit for the consensus top player in the men’s basketball transfer portal is over. Hunter Dickinson announced Thursday he…

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MARTIN truex jr wins at dover moves on to kansa (1)

NASCAR Kansas Speedway Schedule: Dates, Times, and Qualifiers

Now that Martin Treux Jr. snapped his 54-race winless streak last Sunday, the attention turns to Ryan Blaney’s 57-event skid….

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brennan poole his wasl at dover (1)

NASCAR Cup Series 2023: Over-Aggressive Ross Chastain Draws Ire From Brennan Poole, Kyle Larson

A backup driver who was competing in his first NASCAR Cup Series event since 2020, Brennan Poole didn’t hold back…

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martin truex jr wins at dover snaps skid (1)

NASCAR Cup Series: Ryan Truex Jr. Turns Dover Into Family Affair, Claims Würth 400 To Halt Prolonged Winless Streak

Martin Truex Jr. couldn’t let his little brother have all the fun at home. Could he?  The NASCAR Cup Series…

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Michigan State Football Transfer Portal: Troubled MSU Loses Top QB Payton Thorne, WR Keon Coleman

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Michigan State could be in trouble. Deep, deep trouble.  Two weeks after engaging in an uninspiring spring game/practice at Spartan…

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NASCAR 2023: Cup Series’ Würth 400 At Dover Rained Out; Ryan Truex Claims First Xfinity Series Title

With rain scheduled in the Dover, Delaware, area through much of Sunday, NASCAR Cup Series officials postponed the Würth 400…

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Twitter Reacts To Emotional NFL Draft 2023: Good, Bad and Mr. Irrelevant

For the 88th time, the NFL staged a draft party. Each event seems to get bigger and bigger and bigger….

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NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400: Starting Order, Pole Position, and Lineup

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After rain wiped out Saturday’s NASCAR Cup Series qualifying session, driver Kyle Busch was awarded the pole position for Sunday’s Würth…

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panthers select bryce young no 1 overall (1)

NFL Draft 2023: Twitter Reacts To Carolina Panthers Selecting QB Bryce Young No. 1 Overall

To kick off the 2023 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers on Thursday surprised only a few observers with their selection…

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NFL Draft 2023: Carolina’s No. 1 Overall Selection – Likely QB Bryce Young – Landing In Good Spot

With the first overall pick of Thursday’s 2023 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers select …  Almost certainly Alabama quarterback Bryce…

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College Football Transfer Portal 2023: Michigan’s Depth Takes A Big Hit After Losing 3 Contributors

The Michigan Wolverines have experience, leadership and a top-rated quarterback as it attempts to capture a third-straight Big Ten championship.  Depth,…

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kyle busch enters dover after win at talladega (1)

NASCAR Dover Motor Speedway Schedule: Dates, Times, and Qualifiers

Coming off a race at 2.66-mile Talladega Superspeedway that featured 57 lead changes and a dramatic overtime crash, NASCAR Cup…

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NASCAR GEICO 500: Starting Order, Pole Position, and Lineup

NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin earned the pole position for Sunday’s GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Piloting his No….

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