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 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

Thirty-eight NBA lessons learned so far

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

After watching the first week of NBA action, Scoop Jackson has 38 things we've learned so far.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008

Do Philadelphia fans deserve a world championship?

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

Do Philadelphia fans, whose behavior is as notorious as it gets, deserve to enjoy a world championship?

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2008

Rockets won't predict, but this will be their season

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

Scoop Jackson is done picking the Suns. This season will finally belong to the Houston Rockets.

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2008

The true meaning of B.J. Upton

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

Evan Longoria will become a star, but the most important player on the Rays for the game's future is B.J. Upton.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2008

Now comes the hard part for Garnett, Celtics

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

Kevin Garnett finally won his NBA title, but he tells Scoop Jackson repeating might be easier.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 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

Watching, hoping: A city roots for its favorite child

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

Mote Whiting is 91 years old. He'll be sitting on the edge of his bed, watching the Cubs try to pull off the unthinkable.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2008

The price of omission

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

African-American pioneers shouldn't have to beg for inclusion in the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 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

The beautiful arrogance of Usain Bolt

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

You don't like Usain Bolt? Too cocky? Celebrated too much? Maybe you better start to like him, because he's not going away.

Story | Conversation | August 21, 2008

Best thing about the Olympics? D-Wade is back

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

The basketball world must deal with this fact: Dwyane Wade is back and imposing his will on opponents.

Story | Conversation | August 19, 2008