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New-look Beefeaters eyeing defence of Ontario title
With a new coach and plenty of new faces, the London Beefeaters Junior Football team kicks off its OFC season this weekend. The goal? Repeat as provincial champs — and more
New courts ready soon for hoops and healing
‘Our London Family Courts,’ a legacy project supported by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment ($250K), is scheduled to open this fall.
Around the Diamond: Big weekend test; Bullpen shines
With three tough opponents this weekend, Majors to find out where they stack up as playoffs draw closer; A convincing bullpen win; More hitters than spots a good problem.
Around the Diamond: Majors streaking; Wright returns
The Majors, winners of 6 in a row, enter the weekend tied for top spot in the IBL; Taylor Wright returns after pro stint; Fernando gets his shot; And more!
Around the Diamond: Capitalizing on the big inning; Joseph’s bat sizzling
The Majors look to extend win streak this weekend, beginning Friday vs. Barrie; Is Brownlee having a career year at age 38?; The home run is taking pressure off the small ball game; And more! Catch our latest news & notes
Around the Diamond: Back in the win column?; Versatility key for club
The Majors, on a 3-game losing skid, look to make up ground this weekend; Versatile Newton providing an offensive spark; London leading the way statistically; And more! Catch our latest news & notes
Around the Diamond: Reichstein returns; Busy stretch begins
Canada Day kicks off 7 games in 10 days for the Majors, who welcome Byron Reichstein back for the holiday affair; A true test of pitching lies ahead; Wright catches on in Frontier League; And more!
Around the Diamond: Wilkie wakes up; Major milestone for Kandel
The Majors’ three-game weekend includes a matchup with first-place Welland; London’s secondary arms will be key in long season. How are they performing so far? Wilkie looking to build on big game. Catch our news & notes
Around the Diamond: Long ball success; New faces contributing
The second-place Majors (7-3) enter a three-game weekend with the top pitching numbers in the league — and some well-earned powers numbers. That and more in this week’s news & notes.
Around the Diamond: London bats underrated early
Atop the IBL standings early, the 6-1 Majors play three this weekend (technically four, with the remainder of their suspended home opener Friday). Their pitching has (rightly) gotten the headlines, but the bats are quietly doing some damage, too.
Around the Diamond: Majors’ pitching, new bats shining early
The Majors take a 4-1 record into the weekend (Friday vs. Toronto, Sunday @ Hamilton). Owen Boon and newcomer Jose Arias have dominated on the mound, while Robert Mullen and Drew Lawrence have made their mark at the plate.
Around the Perimeter: Lightning one win away from fifth title
The Lightning, who escaped with an OT win Sunday in Game 2, can clinch the 2022 NBLC title on the road Wednesday. But a scrappy, undermanned K-W Titans squad will not make it easy.