After 16 years of writing thought-provoking and popular columns for The Kansas City Star, Jason Whitlock is leaving the paper to pursue other interests. Whitlock joined The Star in 1994 as a general-interest sports columnist after writing for newspapers in Ann Arbor, Mich., and Charlotte, N.C. He immediately struck a chord with local readers and ultimately developed a national audience through his column and work in other media, including radio and television. In 2008, he won a National Journalism Award for commentary from The Scripps Howard Foundation. He continues to write columns for FOXSports.com. Source: The Sacramento Bee
