Tag: Basketball
OHL Rookie of the Year Pierce Mbuyi commits to Penn State
Pierce Mbuyi is the latest CHL standout to ink a commitment with a U.S. college
Projects to honour Walkerton student Olivia Rourke’s legacy
The family of Walkerton District student Olivia Rourke is honouring her legacy through a weekend basketball tournament and the launch of a foundation in her name. The Hoops for Hope 3-on-3 youth basketball tournament will go ahead as planned on Saturday at Walkerton District Community School. The basketball tournament was being organized by Rourke before […]
Legacy projects form as communities remember Walkerton teacher and students
A teacher and four students died while returning home from a softball tournament. As their communities lay them to rest, plans to honour their legacies are taking shape.
Memorial Cup Q+A with OHL commissioner Bryan Crawford
Sunday’s Memorial Cup final marks the end of Bryan Crawford’s first year as Ontario Hockey League commissioner after 45 years of David Branch. He spoke with LFP sportswriter Ryan Pyette in Rimouski, Que. LFP: The Knights keep winning, which is great for London. Is that dominance great for the OHL? Crawford: They’re a model for […]
Mom mourns son, 26, killed in crash while driving home from new job
The mother of a 26-year-old who died in a crash southwest of London said she sensed something was wrong when her son was late coming home from work.