OutKick Adds Former Seattle Times Sports Columnist Matt Calkins

OutKick has welcomed Matt Calkins, a former Seattle Times sports columnist, to their platform. Effective immediately, Calkins will focus on covering sports and culture. According to the report, Calkins spent 11 years at The Seattle Times, where he covered local college and professional teams, as well as major events like the Super Bowl and World Cup.

He resigned from The Seattle Times in August after the newspaper declined to publish an article he wrote about two female student athletes who declined to compete against male athletes. Prior to his tenure at The Seattle Times, Calkins had written for the Riverside Press-Enterprise and the San Diego Union-Tribune. He has been named a three-time National Sports Columnist of the Year.

Tommy Firth, FOX News Digital's Editorial Executive Vice President, expressed his enthusiasm about Calkins joining OutKick, stating that authenticity and common sense are key traits sought by OutKick when hiring new talent. Calkins himself expressed his excitement about starting a new chapter at OutKick, admiring the outlet's coverage and its willingness to cover any topic.

Despite the announcement, OutKick has not specified Calkins' specific beat or column schedule. The terms of his agreement remain undisclosed. This hiring move by OutKick solidifies their commitment to engaging in sports-and-culture debates. The announcement follows OutKick's recent launch of The Craig Carton Show and their designation as FOX News Digital's official sports brand. These developments signal OutKick's aggressive expansion at the early stages of the fall sports calendar.