Scoop Jackson

Scoop Jackson

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Scoop Jackson is an award-winning journalist who has covered sports and culture for more than 15 years. Jackson, a writer for Page 2, is a former editor of Slam, XXL, Hoop and Inside Stuff magazines and a noted author.

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The Barn has impacted many, both famous and anonymous

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

Scoop Jackson recently took his sons to see his field of dreams -- the basketball court at Xavier University of Louisiana, known as The Barn.

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2008

Obama victory raises social significance of basketball

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

Barack Obama's election victory will serve to boost the social significance of basketball in America.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2008

The Best Show In Sneakers

Scoop Jackson

Everyone blamed Allen Iverson for the threads lockdown. But truth be told, the guy who really got David Stern's attention-and raised the bar for creativity-was Damon Jones. So we let Scoop Jackson turn the tables

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008

This time, Cubs fans have no more love left to give

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

In Chicago, for the first time in 100 years, there's no love for the Cubbies. Not after what they just pulled.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2008

Manny being … MVP?

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

Yes, Manny Ramirez has played just two months with the Dodgers, but he has a case for being the NL's MVP.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2008

My idea of real fantasy football

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

Scoop's idea of fantasy football is talking pigskin with a group of women over drinks.

Story | Conversation | September 10, 2008

Welcome to Hyperventilation Nation

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

Sure, the Cubs are still in first place, but Cubs Nation is panicking. It's win ... or die.

Story | Conversation | September 08, 2008

Did the Redeem Team really come through?

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

Yes, the U.S. men's basketball team recaptured the Olympic gold in Beijing. But did it really accomplish its mission?

Story | Conversation | August 26, 2008

Game on! Dominoes should be an Olympic sport

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

Should dominoes be an Olympic sport? Scoop Jackson says yes. What's your vote?

Story | Conversation | August 19, 2008

Game on! H-O-R-S-E should be an Olympic sport

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

Should H-O-R-S-E be an Olympic sport? Scoop Jackson says yes. What's your vote?

Story | Conversation | August 14, 2008

USA basketball is missing something ... or someone

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

Is the U.S. men's basketball team poised to reclaim the Olympic gold? Scoop Jackson thinks something is missing.

Story | Conversation | August 07, 2008

Carmelo Anthony on going for the gold, and much more

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

Scoop Jackson sits down with Carmelo Anthony to talk about USA Basketball's road to redemption.

Story | Conversation | July 23, 2008

Making a few concessions for the Lakers

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On behalf of the Lakers, Scoop Jackson delivers a powerful concession speech for the 2008 season that wasn't.

Story | Conversation | June 13, 2008

Jump shot Jesus has returned

Scoop Jackson, ESPN.com

Jump shot Jesus is back, but it is his defense on Kobe Bryant that has marked Ray Allen's return, Scoop Jackson writes.

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2008

Truth is, Pierce indispensable to Boston's title dreams

Scoop Jackson, ESPN.com

The truth is Paul Pierce has come too far to let this -- anything short of permanent ligament damage to his knee or death -- end the Celtics' season, Scoop Jackson writes.

Story | Conversation | June 06, 2008