Articles by Jeff Hawkins (636)
NASCAR Trucks: 71-Year-Old Driver Norm Benning Rates Life At Daytona A 10
With a wide, 71-year-old grin, NASCAR Trucks Series driver Norm Benning had a simple explanation for his out-of-nowhere 10th-place finish…
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NASCAR Notebook: Joey Logano, Aric Almirola Earn Duel Wins, Sets Daytona 500 Starting Spots
With 20 laps remaining during Thursday’s Duel 2 at Daytona International Speedway, Daniel Suarez bumped Kyle Busch from behind and…
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Daytona 500: Jimmie Johnson, Travis Pastrana Qualify As Odd Couple
They came from vastly different backgrounds. Their personalities were total opposites. Yet, seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson and…
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NHL Notebook: Red Wings’ Olli Maatta, Kings’ Mikey Anderson Sign New Deals
The Detroit Red Wings on Thursday shored up their defensive corps by signing Olli Maatta to a two-year, $6 million…
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NASCAR Notebook: Alex Bowman Claims 3rd Daytona 500 Pole, Inks Extension
NASCAR Cup Series driver Alex Bowman enjoyed a big day at Daytona International Speedway. Wednesday morning, Bowman signed a contract…
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Daytona 500 Winner Michael Waltrip Suffers From Re-Living Haunting 2001 Championship
Fighting for the lead in the 2001 Daytona 500, Michael Waltrip pulled ahead of Dale Earnhardt Sr., who started to…
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NASCAR Daytona 500 Schedule: Date, Time, and Location
Updated:The 65th Daytona 500 and Speedweeks kick off with earnest today with pole qualifying, leading up to Sunday’s “Great American…
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Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie Regrets Firing Chiefs Coach Andy Reid in 2012
Updated:The team owner who fired Andy Reid from the Philadelphia Eagles in 2012 still regrets the decision. So much so,…
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NASCAR Needs More Black Flags To Curb Over-Aggressive Driving At Daytona, Beyond
Bubba Wallace waited on the temporary track’s shoulder for the target of his anger to come into view. The hard-luck NASCAR…
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Eagles’ OL Aids Development of Confident QB Jalen Hurts
Updated:Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts faced a 3-and-15 play during the first quarter of the season-opener against the Detroit Lions….
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Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane Disappointed in Rangers Acquiring Vladimir Tarasenko
Updated:Skating in on a 2-on-1 break with new linemate Artemi Panarin, Vladimir Tarasenko received an on-tape pass and connected on…
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CJ McCollum Knows Who To Blame For NBA’s Wild West Trade Deadline Shootout: Ja Morant
Thank you, Ja Morant. That’s the gratitude New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum showed to the Memphis Grizzlies’ playmaker. Following…
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Bruins or Hurricanes: Who Should Be Favored To Capture Stanley Cup?
Updated:Moments after Boston Bruins center Trent Frederic hit the goal post on what would have been a game-tying tally, the…
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NASCAR’s Clash at the Coliseum Fuels Driver Feuds, Drama
OK, let’s get this straight. In the fallout of Sunday’s Clash at the Coliseum, NASCAR Cup Series officials should release…
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Miguel Cabrera Opens ‘23 As Detroit Tigers’ Biggest Sleeper
Updated:Miguel Cabrera stepped into the batter’s box April 23, shouldering international pressure to deliver a milestone moment. As the baseball…
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NASCAR Cup Series Starting Engines After Offseason Of Change
The NASCAR Cup Series had an unusual look during Sunday’s crash-filled Clash at the Coliseum. Who is driving the No. 8…
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New Islanders All-Star, Bo Horvat, Debuts during Monday’s win
On the ice for the final seconds of Monday’s 2-1 victory over the host Philadelphia Flyers, newcomer Bo Horvat battled…
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NASCAR’s Clash at the Coliseum Receives Mixed Reviews on Future
NASCAR on Sunday released the sequel to last year’s blockbuster Clash at the Coliseum. The Cup Series continues to receive…
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NASCAR Cup Series Officials Just Say No to ‘Hail Melon’ Imitators
NASCAR Cup Series officials plan to penalize copycat drivers willing to re-create Ross Chastain’s “Hail Melon.” On the final lap…
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Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin Remains Focused on Season, Not Deal Status
Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin lined up for a second-period faceoff during Saturday’s NHL All-Star Game final. Opposing the…
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Will Bruins Sign (or Trade) Pending UFA David Pastrnak?
During the NHL’s All-Star weekend in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a top pending unrestricted free agent publicly downplayed the slow burn…
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Vancouver Canucks’ Bo Horvat traded to NY Islanders
The NHL may be winding down for the midseason All-Star break, but the Vancouver Canucks’ front office made a big…
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Mavericks’ Luka Donic Talks Big, Plays Like One Man Band in Return
Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic returned from a one-game absence on Monday and performed like he was a one-man band. …
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Diamond Anniversary: NASCAR Cup Series Announces 2023 Schedule Changes
The NASCAR Cup Series is cruising into its diamond anniversary. Stock car racing’s top racing organization has continued to evolve…
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QB play remains front and center in the NFL Playoffs
NFL quarterback play stole many of the headlines coming out of Sunday’s NFC and AFC championship games. Here are three…
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Eagles OT Johnson overcomes injury, proves doctors wrong
Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson would not hear of any reason why he couldn’t compete for a chance to…
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Lions’ Sewell, St. Brown added to NFL Pro Bowl roster
Two pieces of the Detroit Lions’ rising 2021 draft class were named to the NFL Pro Bowl roster Monday. Lions…
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