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Enter the Menace: Clements reflects on knockout life and career in the Octagon
From his early fascination with martial arts to his years in the UFC, Chris ‘The Menace’ Clements has built a life around fighting. Along the way, he developed an unconventional style, earned a reputation for the spectacular, and never lost sight of the joy of it all.

Can Knights go from rebuild straight to contention?
After a rare season that saw them sell at the trade deadline, the London Knights are back with big aspirations in 2026-27. They’re looking to get back to the top — with plenty of new faces and some key returnees.

Gosling’s first pro season brings a championship – and change
Londoner Nicole Gosling won the PWHL’s Walter Cup with the Montreal Victoire this spring. That career highlight had barely sunk in before she was acquired, in the expansion process, by Hamilton.

What goes into maintaining the world’s oldest ballpark?
Step inside Labatt Park, with head groundskeeper Mitch Lumley, to learn what goes into preparing the historic diamond for games, including for the team’s longest tenant – the London Majors.

Elgersma enjoying new home in Winnipeg
London, Ontario-born quarterback Taylor Elgersma is getting comfortable with the Blue Bombers as he strives towards a successful CFL career – a goal unique for Canadian quarterbacks.

The women’s flag football hype gets louder
In early June, U Sports announced the introduction of women’s flag football as a pilot sport beginning in the 2027-28 school year. One Western University alumna, Dr. Olivia Ghosh-Swaby, played a major role.

Well-traveled Janisse locking down games for Majors
Skylar Janisse, the closer for the London Majors, set the franchise record for most saves in a season last year and tied the all-time CBL mark, etching his name in the record books.

Topping has pro lacrosse in his sights
Finn Topping, a goalie who was selected second overall in this year’s Ontario Junior Lacrosse League draft, has his priorities set: Lacrosse comes first before all, which he hopes leads to a career in the National Lacrosse League.

Majors’ bats leading the way early in ’26
Around the Diamond: After slow start, Burney heating up; Pimentel impressive in first two starts; Cristian Inoa a new pickup for London via Ottawa; Escotto setting the table — and leading league in hits; Three games in three days this weekend.

Lenihan, a Thunderbird legend, looking to make his mark with Majors
First baseman Trent Lenihan, a native of White Rock, BC, has landed in the Forest City this summer. He’s hoping to put up big numbers in the CBL and propel himself to the next level.

From small town to the nation’s capital: Sadie Waite’s path to the pros
Sadie Waite, who grew up in St. Thomas and played for the Whitecaps and FC London in the Forest City, is just getting started in her pro career – in her home country.

Majors look to build momentum in early CBL play
Around the Diamond: London is 2-1 in first three; Majors welcome Guelph — for first time since playoffs; Déjà vu in Brantford? Joseph picks up where he left off — in 2024; Pimentel ready for debut; and more!