Jason Winders

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Basketball

Last Lightning game? It was Forte on fire

Columnist Jason Winders takes a look back at the last time the Lightning hit the hardcourt. Plus, notes from around the basketball — and sports — world.

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Football

Brown emerging as a star back with Illini

Chase Brown grew up dominating on London’s football fields, with his twin brother, Sydney. Now, he’s setting rushing records at the University of Illinois — with his brother still by his side.

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Basketball

Countdown to tipoff: Lightning schedule set

As the London Lightning recruit a coach and players for the 2022 season, one thing is now set: A 24-game schedule that will feature opponents from Ontario — and the U.S.

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Basketball

NBL, Lightning to return this winter

The National Basketball League of Canada has announced it will return, after a lengthy hiatus, in February 2022, nearly two years since teams last took the court.

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Sport is on the screen at annual film festival

Highlighted by Roots of Lacrosse and Undeniably Young, there is certainly something for the sports fan at this year’s Forest City Film Festival.

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Running

Sexton hitting her stride ahead of big races

Leslie Sexton, 34, who pounded the pavement in London for nearly a decade, is in a good place — physically and mentally — heading into the Canadian 10K Championships.

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Baseball

A special night at Labatt Park

Columnist Jason Winders on Friday night’s Majors win, the game’s ability to bring a city together, and a franchise that finally earned its due.

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Basketball

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.

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Basketball

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.

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