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

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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

Searching for a nickname to suit Stephen Curry

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Sharp-shooting Stephen Curry was an NCAA tournament hero but still lacks pub. And maybe a flashy nickname.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2008

Obama victory raises social significance of basketball

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2008

Manny being … MVP?

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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

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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

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

Story | Conversation | September 08, 2008