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Spencer ready to tip off hoops career at Southwest
Keira Spencer, a standout shooter, is primed for a big year with Southwest Academy — while fielding college scholarship offers. Plus, notes from around the basketball world.
Brownlee seeking to cement legacy
Cleveland Brownlee, the Majors’ star slugger and fan favourite for the past decade, has done it all in the IBL — except win a championship
Ayim, Carleton rebounding from disappointing Games
Miranda Ayim and Bridget Carleton are hoopsters headed in different directions. But both are using their Tokyo Olympic experience as a teaching tool as they journey forward.
Adamson’s next journey? The Junior National Team
Pitcher Liam Adamson will compete in Florida this week (including at Tropicana Field) after making Canada’s Junior National Team for a series against the U.S.
Basketball centre to provide homecourt advantage
A new basketball facility, The Playground London, aims to create more opportunities — in an ever-growing sport locally — for hoopsters of all ages.
Benati, FC women off to fast start
Julia Benati opened the season with a highlight-reel goal, the first in more than 700 days, as the FC London women look to defend their title from 2019.
Staehli hopes Tokyo just a taste of what’s to come
With her Tokyo Olympic experience still fresh, Julie-Anne Staehli is already eyeing Paris 2024. The distance runner’s dreams are just beginning.
Grainger golden in Tokyo
She spent countless hours on Fanshawe Lake over 15 years. Today, rower Susanne Grainger is an Olympic gold medalist.
Boon performing balancing act as Majors’ top arm
Owen Boon is studying hitters — and working on his MBA — this summer. As London’s leading arm, can he lead the Majors to that elusive IBL title?
Fleming key to Canada’s chances
Jessie Fleming turned pro this year (and finished her degree at the same time). Is a medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games next?
Ehrhardt’s jumping journey not over yet
Caroline Ehrhardt fell short in her bid for Tokyo. At 29, the nine-time Canadian champ is disappointed — but she’s not done yet. There remains an elusive goal …
Baseball (and some normalcy?) is back
Columnist Jason Winders experienced both the pandemic awkwardness and the beauty of Opening Night at Labatt Park