Basketball
Jason Winders
November 21, 2025
- Wed, 26 November 2025
Knight Watch: London won both their games last weekend (in overtime) to give them their first two victories of the season; Five of six games decided by one goal so far; Defense and goaltending has been strong suit.
The London Lightning will not return for a 14th season of professional basketball this winter.
Knight Watch: London winless through four games, including two overtime defeats; Defense has done the scoring so far; Rare quiet offense looks to pick it up in Week 3 (vs. Flint and Guelph).
Knight Watch: London dropped first two games of season, including one in OT; Some troops are back, including O’Reilly, Brzustewicz, Woolley; It’s Brampton at home Friday, Erie on the road Saturday.
Around the Diamond: London takes on Guelph in first round of IBL playoffs; Majors have been playing ‘playoff’ baseball for months; Jose Arias strong out of ‘pen; Kyle Maves a catalyst
The London Majors’ April Fool’s joke that turned into a real marketing opportunity captures the essence of minor league baseball’s creativity in drawing fans and supporters.
Around the Diamond: Janisse locking it down; Seven Majors headed to IBL All-Star Game; Springer joins the pitching mix; Majors’ bats need to be more disciplined.
Around the Diamond: Payano Pitcher of the Week; Is Reichstein ready for a resurgence?’; Walk-off wins exciting fans and players alike; Bullpen a work in progress.
Explore London’s premier baseball team.
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