Basketball
Chris Jones, the star point guard for the London Lightning, has been suspended indefinitely by the BSL after a series of incidents — most recently a postgame altercation in Newfoundland on Jan. 3.
After a very challenging 2023-24 season, Marcus Ottey chose to return to London this year when the Lightning hired a new coach. Now, he’s playing more, scoring more, and enjoying the game again.
Around the Perimeter: London (7-4) escapes ‘The Rock’ with two wins; Emotional return for Coach Williams; Getting technical; Searching for long-range efficiency; Lengthy layoff to aid ailments; Jan. 16 return at home …
Around the Perimeter: Up next … trip to Newfoundland; Unfamiliar growing pains for London (5-4); Parks behind the arc; Leadership needed; Columnist Jason Winders’ latest Lightning news & notes …
Around the Perimeter: London falling short from three, free throw line; Busy stretch to close out 2024; Will Bolts add to roster?; Fun with math. Columnist Jason Winders’ latest Lightning news & notes …
A latecomer to the game, Corey Boyd didn’t play college hoops. An opportunity off the beaten path opened doors — to the TBL, the G League and, now, the London Lightning.
Around the Perimeter: Home opening win a tale of two halves; Balanced effort on offense; The threes aren’t flying … yet; Broadcast snafus, attendance hurdles. Columnist Jason Winders’ Lightning news & notes …
Around the Perimeter: London Lightning home opener set for Sunday, Dec. 8 (2pm) vs. Windsor; Roster down to 10; BSL playoff format revealed; Columnist Jason Winders has the latest Lightning news & notes …
Dexter Williams Jr., one of the best defenders in the league, has dual loves: Basketball and rap music. He stops opponents on the court, and he drops beats off it.
Around the Perimeter: With departure of Chris Jones, will Billy White be focal point on offense?; Or … will it be newcomer James Towns?; London also adds big; Ottey promoted to starting PG; Filling Jones’ production …