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Depth and defense key to Lightning’s big start
ound the Perimeter: It’s two more against Windsor this week. Can London sweep four straight?; Bolts holding opponents under 100; What is Lard’s potential? Depth is the difference.

New faces, a Burns return, and a win streak?
Around the Perimeter: Two newcomers will suit up this weekend (Jeremiah Mordi & Elijah Lufile); Terry Thomas back from injury, Mareik Isom banged up; Depth win a good sign for Plumb.

Jackson debuts; Burns leading man early
Around the Perimeter: Justin Jackson’s return to the court was a promising one; Jordan Burns among league scoring leaders; Newcomers Mike Nuga, Antwon Lillard bringing the energy, Isom knocking down the shots.

Around the Perimeter: London hoopsters shining abroad
Sharpe has been, well, sharp early in NBA career; Carleton spending the winter shooting in Spain; NBLC TV is back; Nothing yet on Lightning front, but KW names Clinkscales new coach.

Around the Perimeter: Hoops and hope; Carleton, Canada fourth at World Cup
‘Forever legacy’ courts are open for play; Bridget Carleton, London Ramblers alumna, finishes 4th with Canada at FIBA World Cup; NBLC looks back, plans for No. 11. Columnist Jason Winders has the latest hoops news & notes

Around the Diamond: One win to go; Will Majors go back-to-back?
One win will do it, but the London Majors know putting away the pesky Toronto Maple Leafs won’t be easy. But if they’re successful? The Majors will be back-to-back IBL champs

Around the Perimeter: Lightning, local hoops and more!
Lightning coach-less, at least for now; Ayim on Brittney Griner and risks of international play; Lightning’s Burns (and Western’s Shiddo) with new pro jobs.

Around the Diamond: Rematch is set; Can Majors repeat?
If it seems familiar, that’s because it is. The London Majors and Toronto Maple Leafs are squaring off for the IBL title for the second year in a row. It’s a best-of-seven series this time around. Can London go back-to-back?

Around the Diamond: Cardinals up next; Finals on deck?
The Majors kick off their semi-final series Saturday against Hamilton. Who has the momentum — the pennant winners or the team coming off a big upset win?

Around the Diamond: Playoffs begin; Pitching decisions ahead
They clinched the pennant Thursday, and they’ll open playoffs Friday — against the Brantford Red Sox. Managing pitching will be key, while the Majors will look to keep the bats rolling.

Around the Diamond: Pennant fever; Career year for Mr. Major?
The Majors’ fate is in their own hands. Win both this weekend and they’re IBL pennant winners two years in a row; Has 2022 been Brownlee’s best?; Reichstein rounding into form. Our latest news & notes …

Around the Diamond: Fighting for first; Clutch at-bats crucial
The London Majors, in first place by a half-game entering the weekend, jockey for position as they seek home-field advantage for playoffs; London playing long (and small) ball.