Welcome To Sports Slant (sSl)

A big shout-out to everybody! My name is Sonya Ewan and I'm a freelance sports and outdoor adventure writer. The spirit of this site is to highlight both professional and amateur athletes in their challenges, accomplishments, and victories. I strive to explore the human experience through writing that aims to be humorous and exciting with some wicked sensibility, speaking my mind at times with tongue firmly planted in cheek (lofty goals, i know). I hope to tease out enthusiasm for the discovery of a range of sports dynamics in full-fledged and dabbling fanatics alike, much as i was lured several years ago....

On this site you'll find a blog, CHbLog, (okay, so it's more of a column) for fans of the professional, Double-A Central Hockey League during the winter months. In warmer months, the column will turn toward outdoor sports coverage - primarily cycling. I'll be using the same letters (CHL) but they'll stand for Cycling High bLog (as in elevation). Who'da thunk Versus would also cover my two favorite, very different sports?! There's a portfolio of my published features. And i've included a reader Q&A for amateur athletes and wannabes (go for it!) who've asked questions related to various training issues. The fantastic sports photo gallery will continue to grow, so check it out every month or so.

In the meantime, rock on, stay solid, go play, have fun, Enjoy! sonya@sportsSlant.com

Latest Blog entry

Looking for the phat 411 on the happenings of the Central Hockey League and musings on the vast world of hockey... and cycling? How about the “inside edge” on whatever strikes me? You got it!

Allez Y'all! Tour de France 08 Call me crazy.

I have unwavering faith that all you hockey fans out there have been inspired, or at least your curiosity piqued, to check out the Tour de France this year. Want more aggression in cycling, you say? You got it.

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Latest Q&A

Q: I have one week before i ride in my first Century [100-mile] bike race. Last month i rode 60 miles and felt fine. What should i do at this point? - Douglas Read More