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.
Jets, Dolphins scoreless after rain-soaked first quarter
MIAMI -- New York punter Ben Graham bobbled a snap, botching
a field goal attempt for the Jets and causing ...
Associated Press | Monday, December 25
Jackson: Change is the Answer
Scoop Jackson explains why this divorce will be painful for both Allen Iverson and the Sixers.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | December 9, 2006
Jackson: Tressel took easy way out
Jim Tressel owed it to college football to cast a vote in the coaches' poll, writes Scoop Jackson.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | December 5, 2006
Jackson: Orange Roundie speaks
Shaq hates me, LeBron hates me, players think I'm cheap
but I'm here to stay, says the NBA's new basketball.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | November 30, 2006
Jackson: Big Ben's headband
The Chicago Bulls need to worry about why they're 4-9, not Ben Wallace's headband.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | November 28, 2006
Jackson: Reality check
As people hop off the Bears' bandwagon, Scoop Jackson examines what Chicago's loss to New England uncovered.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | November 28, 2006
Jackson: Honor Mr. Rucker
Rucker Park's as important as Madison Square Garden, and it's time Rucker's founder was honored by the Hall of Fame.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | November 16, 2006
Jackson: Setting Suns?
The losses, the chemistry, the intensity -- Scoop Jackson has no idea what's going on with the Phoenix Suns.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | November 13, 2006
Jackson: Amen, Jesse
Big Ben and Artest may have been past it, but what Jesse Jackson did Friday was important, writes Scoop Jackson.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | November 7, 2006
Jackson: I Believe . . .
Meet Scoop Jackson, Page 2's newest columnist, and his body of beliefs.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | November 6, 2006
Jackson: The Superficial NBA preview
Why do we love hoops? Scoop Jackson shows why with his list of predictions, thoughts and pronouncements in his 2006-07 Superficial NBA preview.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | October 26, 2006
Jackson: New and improved?
The Chad Johnson we know and love -- or hate -- might be gone for good. And Scoop Jackson's going to miss him.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | October 23, 2006
Jackson: Karma chameleon
Donovan McNabb was having an MVP season until the Saints game -- question is, which McNabb will we see the rest of the season?
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | October 16, 2006
Jackson: The missing links
Scoop Jackson can't believe Sports Illustrated left Satchel Paige and Roberto Clemente off its baseball Dream Team.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | October 11, 2006
Jackson: Responding to a critic
Scoop Jackson responds to the criticism he has received from Jason Whitlock.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | October 6, 2006
Jackson: Out in front
Scoop Jackson fears Bears fans are overreacting to the lopsided win vs. the Seahawks. It's only October. And remember last year?
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | October 3, 2006
Jackson: Incident will help T.O.'s image
The reported suicide attempt should actually end up helping T.O.'s image, writes Scoop Jackson.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | September 28, 2006
Jackson: A love bizarre
Two weeks before Doug and Jackie Christie's reality show debuts, Scoop Jackson has one piece of advice for them -- don't do it!
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | September 21, 2006
Jackson: Tournamet for the ages
Federer proved his dominance, Maria and Roddick made their marks, but this U.S. Open will go down as a final tribute to Andre Agassi.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | September 11, 2006
Jackson: Rare air
Roger Federer has reached the point where he's the Michael Jordan of tennis -- how demoralizing can that be for his fellow players?
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | September 8, 2006
Jackson: The greatest day of tennis
Scoop Jackson was running from court to court to catch all the action of an unbelievable day of tennis at the U.S. Open.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | September 7, 2006
Jackson: Is Roddick overrated?
It's time for the former No. 1 player to step up, get angry and stop his career downslide, writes Scoop Jackson.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | August 28, 2006
Jackson: 10 things about USA Basketball
Can the U.S. return to dominance in world basketball? Scoop Jackson has 10 things the USA Basketball squad had better recognize.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | August 25, 2006
Jackson: Tiger in the flesh
Scoop Jackson saw Tiger Woods in person for the first time Sunday. In some ways, he saw Tiger for the first time.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | August 21, 2006
Jackson: Blessing in disguise
When Maurice Clarett lost football, he lost everything. That's why his arrest this week was the best thing that ever happened to him.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | August 11, 2006
Jackson: Without a doubt
Scoop Jackson is worried Big Papi won't get his much-deserved MVP this year. Some people need a new definition of "value."
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | August 8, 2006
Jackson: When in doubt, don't panic
Should White Sox GM Kenny Williams have made a deadline deal? Maybe panicking in baseball is overrated, writes Scoop Jackson.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | August 1, 2006
Jackson: The Voice
T.O.'s voice inside his head is speaking: He's ready for some football, ready to make everyone love him.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | July 25, 2006
Jackson: Four out of 305
It's the same discouraging story, writes Scoop Jackson: Only four of 305 newspaper sports editors are black.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | July 12, 2006
Jackson: Christmas in July?
Bulls fans are pumped about getting Ben Wallace, but Scoop Jackson wonders whether he's really the "one player" the Bulls need.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | July 5, 2006
Jackson: Sneak draft peek
Scoop Jackson does his own mock draft, with a twist -- he chooses who teams should pick, not who they will pick.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | June 28, 2006
Jackson: The Chase
Scoop Jackson doesn't like to say "genius," but after watching Pat Riley lead Miami to a title, he thinks it's OK.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | June 21, 2006
Jackson: The upside of anger
The Mavs need to channel their anger the right way -- or they'll descend into madness and lose the championship in Game 6.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | June 19, 2006
Jackson: God blessed
Scoop Jackson reflects on basketball's ultimate martyr, Len Bias, and the moment when he became immortal.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | June 16, 2006
Jackson: Sweet emotion
If Dallas is going to bounce back and win the NBA title, Dirk Nowitzki must show that he has some fire in his belly.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | June 16, 2006
Jackson: Coronate Wade
Scoop Jackson says the Heat are one game away from making the Finals a series, but only if they crown Dwyane Wade their leader.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | June 14, 2006
Jackson: Howard rolls, so do Mavs
The Mavs are up two games to none. And they're still waiting for Josh Howard to have one of his 20-point games.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | June 12, 2006
Jackson: The key to the Finals
Antoine Walker is known for shooting too often and missing too much. But he's the key to Miami winning the title, writes Scoop Jackson.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | June 9, 2006
Jackson: Bad hair day
Detroit's dynasty is on its deathbed, and Scoop Jackson is searching for answers -- in Rasheed's haircut.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | May 30, 2006
Jackson: Fantastic four
We've just witnessed the NBA's best first two rounds ever. And Scoop Jackson thinks the Final Four will be even better.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | May 23, 2006
Jackson: Can't win
No matter what Kobe Bryant does, the comparison to MJ means he can never win, writes Scoop Jackson.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | May 19, 2006
Jackson: Point break
We've never seen a playoff point-guard matchup like Steve Nash vs. Sam Cassell. So pick your guy and enjoy it while you can.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | May 15, 2006
Jackson: One defining moment
The Pistons are going to punish the Cavs. But it will be the best thing that's ever happened to LeBron James, says Scoop Jackson.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | May 9, 2006
Jackson: No joke
L.A.'s impossible dream is on the verge of happening, writes Scoop Jackson. Clippers vs. Lakers in Round 2.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | May 1, 2006
Jackson: Future shock
As bad as Scoop Jackson's preseason NBA predictions were, his current playoff predictions are looking even worse.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | April 24, 2006
Jackson: A university at fault
Scoop Jackson blames the Duke administration for not punishing the lacrosse team's out-of-control behavior before it escalated into the current situation.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | April 18, 2006
Jackson: Back to the future
If Joakim Noah returns, Florida could repeat and go down as one of the best teams ever. But repeating will be much more difficult.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | April 5, 2006
Jackson: Just a feeling
Scoop Jackson had a gut feeling before the NCAA Tournament that UCLA was about to become 12-time national champs.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | April 3, 2006
Jackson: Skinn deep
He's not even the best player on his own team. But Tony Skinn is the most important player in the Final Four -- because he's playing for redemption.
Scoop Jackson, Page 2 | March 31, 2006
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