About

During William Houston’s first 10 years at The Globe and Mail, he wrote primarily about hockey. He is the author of four books on hockey related subjects.

In 1990, he started writing the Truth and Rumours column. Focusing largely on the sports media, it was noted for its strong reporting and sharp edged commentary. It was a popular feature of the Globe’s sports section for 19 years. After taking an early retirement, William Houston resumed Truth & Rumours as a Web blog in October, 2009.