Category: Columns
Earl “Flat” Chase: Chatham-Kent Sports Black History Month
Born in Buxton, Ontario in 1910, Earl "Flat" Chase was one of the region's top young baseball players in the first half of the 1900's. ... Read More
Eddie Wright: Chatham-Kent Sports Black History Month
Chatham's Eddie Wright - CKSN.ca File PhotoWhen it comes to black history in ice hockey, many correlate the name Willie O'Ree to first breaking the ... Read More
1934 Colored Baseball Team: Chatham-Kent Sports Black History Month
Chatham Colored All-Stars - Photo from the Chatham Sports Hall of FameThey were champions, and trail blazers. The 1934 Chatham Colored All-Stars surprised everyone, and ... Read More
Fergie Jenkins: Chatham-Kent Sports Black History Month
Fergie Jenkins - Photo by Ian Kennedy/CKSN.caWhen people think of famous Canadian Black athletes, Fergie Jenkins is likely near the top of any list. Born ... Read More
Black History Month – Chatham-Kent Sports Edition
Fergie Jenkins being honoured by Canada Post - Photo by Ian Kennedy/CKSN.caThis month, the Chatham-Kent Sports Network will celebrate Black History Month by telling the ... Read More
The 24 Hour Athlete – Sleep Like a Pro
Just ask any west coast hockey team, frequent business traveler, or shift worker- sleep is essential to performance. The effect of sleep on performance is ... Read More
Letter to the Editor: Saving Wallaceburg’s Pool Not Enough
Wallaceburg Memorial Arena - Google Street ViewFirst of all thank-you for saving the Sydenham Pool from the Budget Cut list last evening. My name is ... Read More
Many Winners on Super Bowl Sunday
For the 47th consecutive year the sporting world will turn its eyes to the big prize in professional football, the Super Bowl. In locker rooms, ... Read More
Top 10 Chatham-Kent Sports Highlights of 2012
TSN's Mike Johnson poses with Blenheim Blades forward Tyler Clarke - Photo from Facebook.With 2012 coming to a close, without much flare from the Mayan ... Read More
All I Want For Christmas – CK Sports Edition
Every year at this time, we take a look back at the year that was. People begin compiling highlight reels, they talk about the plays ... Read More
Without A New Facility, OHL Is Idle Chatter For CK
It seems we hear it every year, rumours about the Ontario Hockey League moving a franchise or expanding to Chatham-Kent. In reality, we should be ... Read More
Stay in the Game – Have a Cold/Flu Free Season
Treating athletes is a rewarding and interesting aspect of natural medicine. The dedication to fitness and training many athletes demonstrate provide great examples of how ... Read More
Hey TSN, Don’t Mock the Blenheim Blades
Three Blenheim Blades celebrate in front of a packed house in Dresden - CKSN.ca File PhotoLet's be clear first. It was incredible to see Tyler ... Read More
Together We Can… #NoLockout
I haven't sat down and put together a column in a long time. For whatever reason, my creativity seems to have waned and I've been ... Read More