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Pickleball booms, and a new London facility opens its doors: ‘Amazing sport’

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Having just come off the court at London’s newest pickleball facility, Kathleen Steele is sweating up a storm – but she’s not too out of breath to talk about Smash. “It’s a great atmosphere,” said Steele, who has played pickleball for 12 years in and around London. “I’ve already run into so many people I’ve […]

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OHL Q+A: Brian Kilrea at 90, Saginaw Spirit rolls, no ‘C’ for Easton Cowan

4 min read

The Ontario Hockey League season is in full swing, and sportswriter Ryan Pyette is taking questions from fans and colleagues about what’s happening on the ice, in the general managers’ suites and in the league office. Have a question? Put it in the comment section below or email us at lfpnewsletters@postmedia.com Q: TSN is reporting […]

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Owen Willmore backstops London Knights to 5-1 win over Guelph Storm

8 min read

Now that Landon Sim has returned from injury, the London Knights over-age crunch is real. Veteran goaltender Owen Willmore didn’t dress in Friday’s comeback win over Barrie, but he backstopped the Knights to a third straight victory – 5-1 over the Guelph Storm before 9,041 Saturday at Canada Life Place. Sturdy defenceman Alec Leonard sat […]