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Back at .500, Majors look to extend win streak
Around the Diamond: The London Majors take a 3-game win streak into weekend action (Friday vs. Brantford, Saturday @ Barrie); London looks to Lund again; Offense picking up, pitching looking to harness command.
Majors seeking wins — despite Boon gems
Around the Diamond: The London Majors look to get in the win column this weekend with two games against the Brantford Red Sox (home Sunday) and a Saturday contest in Barrie; Do they have another star catcher?
Lightning open playoffs with one goal: Repeat as champs
The London Lightning begin their NBLC title defense this week against the KW Titans in a playoff semi-final series.
Will Lightning take care of business with TBL in town?
The London Lightning, who host the Kalamazoo Galaxy Friday and Saturday, will need to win both to keep their first-place hopes alive; Diego Kapelan ready for debut; Rookies Nuga, Jongkuch continue to impress. Catch the latest in Lightning land …
April play will decide Lightning’s playoff roadmap
After a week off, the London Lightning return for two against the upstart KW Titans (Saturday & Wednesday). With just seven games left, every one is important as the team battles for the top seed — and home court advantage in the playoffs.
Wake-up call for Lightning; What needs to change?
Around the Perimeter: London’s two straight losses exposed some team needs; Centre Amir Williams is back — and ready to roll. Lightning set for first taste of TBL American foes.
Rested Lightning enter busy stretch; New additions coming?
Around the Perimeter: London returns to action on 9-game win streak; After 8 days off, Lightning to play 4 in 8 days, starting with KW rematch Sunday; How will Sudbury respond in London this week?
Showdown in Sudbury; Remember the Titans?
Around the Perimeter: London puts perfect road record on the line; Lightning looking to go on the offensive; Mordi away, Isom returns; Plumb Coach of the Month.
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.
Improbable journey has Jongkuch grateful, others inspired
Kur Jongkuch, whose parents fled the Second Sudanese Civil War, spent his early years in a Kenyan refugee camp. They found safety in London, Ontario. Kur found sports. Today, he’s playing Division I hoops at Temple University.