Category: Columns
Chatham-Kent Sports Quote of the Week: Jesse "The Ghost" Gross
In preparation for his upcoming WRECK MMA lightweight title fight in Gatineau, Quebec, Jesse Gross, nicknamed "The Ghost," sent out this message via CKSN to ... Read More
Hockey Editorial: Reader "Disgusted" By New Chatham Minor Hockey Name
Editors Note: This letter is in response to the original article regarding the Chatham Maroons changing their name to be the Chatham TekSavvy Cobras for all ... Read More
Let the Circus Begin
The 2011 NFL Draft is upon us, with the first round kicking off tomorrow at 8 pm in the Radio City Music Hall in New ... Read More
Sports Quote of the Week – Steve Rushin
In honour of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs, and several Chatham-Kent residents still competing in playoff hockey, or international competitions, this quote from sports writer ... Read More
A Local Hockey Story Worth Telling: Where Were You?
Where were you? I was sitting on a couch with my dad the moment Sidney Crosby scored the Golden Goal for Canada as they beat ... Read More
Hustle, Heart, and Twitter
If you aren’t following the players of the Toronto Blue Jays on Twitter, you’re an idiot! Okay, you’re probably not an idiot, you just haven’t ... Read More
Going…Going…Zaun?
Watching the (surprisingly strong) Toronto Blue Jays, I have found myself questioning why I still have to see, former Blue Jays’ catcher, Greg Zaun. He’s ... Read More
Gary Bettman Needs to Go
I've had enough of Mr. Gary Bettman, and if you love hockey in Canada, or the National Hockey League in general, you should be angry ... Read More
Sports Quote of the Week – Theodore Roosevelt
Recently I've read a lot of criticism regarding athletes, and I've heard fans in the stands discussing the shortcomings of young athletes who are working ... Read More
Touching All the Bases
In baseball, a home run is awarded only after the player hitting it has touched all the bases. Having said that, I would like to ... Read More
Scholars and Champions
During a wonderful weekend in the world of sports—including March Madness, the NHL playoff race, Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Invitational, Toronto FC’s home opener, ... Read More
Maybe Next Year – The Toronto Mentality
“Maybe next year….’ I call it the Toronto mentality. Whether it be the Maple Leafs, Raptors, or in this particular case the Toronto Blue Jays, ... Read More
Win $500 for Your CK Club or Team: Tell Your Inspiring Coaching Story
Ontario Coaches Week Does your Chatham-Kent club, team, or organization need an extra $500? It's as simple as telling your inspirational coaching story. As coaches, ... Read More
Overcoming Barriers to Active Living
Editors Note: Although this submission from the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit does not directly relate to Sports in Chatham-Kent, or sporting news, we believe it ... Read More