Matt Calkins-Seattle Times row explained: Why he quit, what he said, and what's next as net worth comes into focus
Sports columnist Matt Calkins resigned from The Seattle Times after the newspaper declined to publish his column on Sophie Cunningham and transgender athletes.
Matt Calkins, a veteran sports columnist for The Seattle Times, has resigned after the newspaper declined to publish a column he wrote about transgender participation in women's sports. The 11-year veteran resigned via social media and a detailed Substack post, stating he no longer felt able to perform his duties without editorial restrictions.
Calkins, who began his career at The Press-Enterprise and later moved to The Columbian, cited the newspaper's refusal to publish his column on the topic as the final straw. His resignation has sparked interest in his career, family, and finances, with Indeed reporting that The Seattle Times columnists earn an average annual salary of $81,299.
Calkins' work in sports journalism has earned him numerous accolades, including being named National Sports Columnist of the Year three times.
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