Appears he was third in this listing: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jrBVbEVwKPG37h7T1HM2pC-UCYygD976I5SO0
I guess tying in dying people to remind us how sports are not the most important things in life repeatedly over a decade gets you an award despite how tired the story becomes.
It was voted on by sports editors. Meaning he was the only sports columnist they could find that can spell. To me it clearly shows how pathetic the industry has become. And the lack of competition.
I'd like to congratulate Mr. Canzano on his richly deserved reward. He clearly has grown beyond our little burg and is destined for bigger things. I know it will be hard on all of us, but it's clear he needs to move on.
I've always thought that he writes human interest stories pretty well, and that's probably what all five of the articles he submitted were. His problem is when he takes up a negative opinion I'm not even sure he believes, just to rile people up, or needs exhibit a knowledge about sports and their rules or CBA.