Matt Calkins resigns from Seattle Times over spiked columns
Johncanzano.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 10:31 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Matt Calkins has resigned as a sports columnist for The Seattle Times after 11 years with the paper. Calkins cited frustrations over editorial decisions, specifically regarding editors spiking his columns. This decision highlights ongoing tensions in newsroom operations related to content publication. Following his resignation, the implications for his readership and the editorial direction of the newspaper remain to be seen.
- •Matt Calkins quits after 11 years at The Seattle Times.
- •Frustrations stem from editors spiking his columns.
- •Calkins' departure raises questions about editorial practices.
- •The situation reflects wider issues in media content management.
- 10:31 PMJohncanzano.com — Canzano: What’s the point of having a columnist if you’re spiking columns? - Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano
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