Author: Ian Kennedy
The Chatham-Kent Connection That Got Jackie Robinson To The Majors | Black History Month
Without Wendell Smith, the history of sport may look completely different. He challenged ideas, racism, and exclusion in sport one word at a time. It’s ... Read More
What A Catch: Before Fishing, The Izumi’s Were A Baseball Family
Joe Izumi, Harry Izumi, and Mits Izumi stand posed with the Chemainus Nippons in 1939 The name Izumi is synonymous with fishing, but it wasn't ... Read More
The Day World Champion Ned Hanlan Rowed Through Chatham
His strokes were a thing of beauty travelling down the Thames River through Chatham to the cheers of adoring fans. In the summer of 1880, ... Read More
Hockey Legend Marian Coveny Passes Away
Marian Coveny was a winner. In life, and in sport. The Canadian hockey legend, who hailed from Electric, just outside of Wallaceburg, passed away on ... Read More
Nicholas Representing More Than Just Canada
Breanne Nicholas has been one of Chatham-Kent’s top athletes for a decade, a point which she solidified this past summer competing with Team Canada’s Rugby ... Read More
Kings Shutout At Home
By Wyatt Williams In front of a decent number of fans, the Dresden Kings dropped their home game by a 4-0 score to the Blenheim ... Read More
#2 Riding The Waves of COVID – CK’s Top 10 Sports Stories of 2021
Dylan Glinski of the Chatham Maroons - Photo by CKSN.ca It's been the story. As much for the sports it took away, as the sports ... Read More
CK Athlete of the Year Final 5… VOTE NOW
We're down to the Final Five for the Chatham-Kent 2021 Athlete of the Year. VOTE NOW until New Years Eve! https://poll.fm/10977485 https://poll.fm/10977478 Read More
Tilbury’s Connection To The Wayne Gretzky Trade
When Wayne Gretzky was traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings, it was considered the biggest deal in hockey history. The trade ... Read More
Lancers Win LKSSAA Senior Basketball Title
The UCC Lancers senior girls basketball team captured the LKSSAA 'AAA' basketball title this week. The Lancers defeated Sarnia St. Patrick's 53-43 in the final, ... Read More
What’s In A Name? Ford Field
We know that Ford Field, the home to the NFL's Detroit Lions is named for the Ford Motor Company. Founded in 1903, the Ford Motor ... Read More
Brett Brochu Invited To Pittsburgh Penguins Rookie Camp
Brett Brochu with the OHL's London Knights - Photo by Terry Wilson/ OHL Images Brett Brochu is Tilbury will attend the Pittsburgh Penguins rookie camp. ... Read More
Too Many Men: The NHL’s Downward Spiral
Logan Mailloux took a photo of a teenage girl in the middle of a sexual act without her consent. He then sent it to every ... Read More
Brent Daugherty, A Chatham-Kent Athlete Who Came baCK
Chatham-Kent sends athletes across Ontario, Canada, and the globe each year to compete athletically. Sponsored by baCK to Chatham-Kent, we’ll be featuring local athletes who have ... Read More