Category: Columns

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

Ian Kennedy- August 11, 2013

Every once in a while, it's important to stop and say thank you, so that's what I'm doing. A few years ago, starting a media ... Read More

New Lakeshore Complex Could Doom CK Arena Budget

New Lakeshore Complex Could Doom CK Arena Budget

Ian Kennedy- August 8, 2013

With shovels hitting the dirt for a new multi-purpose athletic complex in Lakeshore, Chatham-Kent's council and community services departments should be more than a little ... Read More

Locals Learning About Concussions in Sports

Locals Learning About Concussions in Sports

admin- July 23, 2013

Recently, a colleague and I met with a group of high school students to talk about concussions. The group was made up of males between ... Read More

Money Can’t Buy A Clear Conscience

Money Can’t Buy A Clear Conscience

admin- July 11, 2013

Jeremy AffeldtThe world of professional sports has its fair share of ups and downs. An aggressive media helps feed the average adoring fan a steady ... Read More

Contribute to CKSN

Contribute to CKSN

Ian Kennedy- June 29, 2013

Contributed PhotoWe're always trying to improve our coverage, reach out to new corners of Chatham-Kent, new organizations, and new sports, but to do so, we ... Read More

Mayors Address Fails To Highlight Sports

Mayors Address Fails To Highlight Sports

Ian Kennedy- May 29, 2013

Last week, Chatham-Kent Mayor Randy Hope completed his annual address before a small crowd, discussing the community's successes in business, investments in the Municipality, and ... Read More

Eat Smarter – Carbohydrates And The Athlete

Eat Smarter – Carbohydrates And The Athlete

admin- May 4, 2013

In the first instalment of this three part series we reviewed protein and its importance in the diets of athletes. Strategies to change protein content ... Read More

Eat Smarter – Protein and the Athlete

Eat Smarter – Protein and the Athlete

admin- March 16, 2013

As I have said before, athletes make great patients – most of the time. Athletes love new training programs, supplements, and physical therapy, all of ... Read More

The NHL’s Biggest Surprises at the Halfway Mark

The NHL’s Biggest Surprises at the Halfway Mark

CKSN Staff- March 15, 2013

Halfway through the shortened 2013 NHL season, there have been more than a few surprises in the standings. Here is a breakdown of the biggest ... Read More

Chatham-Kent’s Fantasy Hockey Lineup

Chatham-Kent’s Fantasy Hockey Lineup

Ian Kennedy- March 14, 2013

Seth Griffith of the London Knights - Photo Terry Wilson/OHL ImagesThis really isn't news, but we thought it would be fun to put together a ... Read More

Faith’s Final Four

Faith’s Final Four

admin- March 12, 2013

Every March the sporting world turns its collective attention to the world of U.S. college basketball for the sport’s biggest enchilada, the NCAA Men’s Tournament. ... Read More

The Promise of Great Things…

The Promise of Great Things…

CKSN Staff- March 10, 2013

This time last year I remember thinking that October baseball was pretty unlikely for the Toronto Blue Jays. Sure, the Jays had some talent, but ... Read More

Wilfred Harding: Chatham-Kent Sports Black History Month

Wilfred Harding: Chatham-Kent Sports Black History Month

Ian Kennedy- February 24, 2013

Wilfred Harding - Photo from the Chatham Sports Hall of FameWilfred Harding was one of Chatham-Kent's most well rounded athletes. Starring for the Chatham Colored ... Read More

Chatham Giants: Chatham-Kent Sports Black History Month

Chatham Giants: Chatham-Kent Sports Black History Month

Ian Kennedy- February 20, 2013

The Chatham Giants played for the love of the game, but that doesn't mean they weren't a talented and winning baseball team. During the early ... Read More