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Early test will gauge Lightning mettle
A 3-game week, with trips to Sudbury and Montreal, will allow the London Lightning to see where they stack up against top competition in the Basketball Super League. Will they sink or swim? Go Around the Perimeter …
Pro stint has Mustangs’ Sharma eyeing big things
Already an all-star player, Aryan Sharma has brought new insight to his final year with the Western Mustangs — thanks to his summer pro experience in the CEBL. And it may help the ‘Stangs achieve big things this season.
And they’re off — Lightning’s BSL era has begun
Coming off a league-opening loss in Sudbury, the London Lightning will play a pair against the KW Titans this week as they get into the swing of Basketball Super League action. What to expect? Go Around the Perimeter
Women’s football getting the Showcase it deserves
As part of Vanier Cup weekend, Football Ontario is hosting a Canadian Collegiate Women’s Flag (CCWF) Showcase tournament, featuring eight top teams and clubs in the country. It’s the next step in the growth of the women’s game.
Kelly entering ring to combat homelessness
Local radio personality Jim Kelly, of the Taz and Jim Show (FM96), will swap his emcee microphone for boxing gloves this year at the Fight to End Homelessness — all in support of Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU).
Dunn to run the show for Mustangs
Third-year point guard Tyson Dunn is looking to distribute — and score — his way to success and lead Western’s men’s basketball team into contention in OUA play this year.
Mac Neil swims to historic Pan Am performance
Olympic champ Maggie Mac Neil set a Canadian record with five gold medals at the 2023 Pan Am Games in Chile. The Londoner will compete at her second Olympics in Paris next summer.
How did history forget Howson — a basketball trailblazer?
Olympian Barry Howson, who grew up in London, was a Canadian hoops pioneer. The first Black player on the country’s national team, it’s past time he got his due.
Boon the pitching face of a franchise
Owen Boon, a First Team All-Star in 2023, has been the leading London Majors arm for years, including helping the team win two IBL titles. But has he thrown his last pitch?
Majors’ first playoff test: Kitchener in the quarters
Around the Diamond: Wins against top teams have Majors riding momentum heading into playoffs. First up: A tough test against No. 2 Kitchener. Can London pull off the upset?
Majors focused on health, timely hitting in final weekend
Around the Diamond: Focused on themselves, Majors don’t care who they face in playoffs; A pitching showdown and a ‘no quit’ attitude; Joseph can go the ‘extra’ mile; Some strategic pitching.
Majors’ playoff prep underway
Around the Diamond: London’s goal now is scouting potential playoff foes; A look at the leaderboard — Boon, de Oleo & Joseph; No more rotating rotation; Kayne McGee has a hot bat.