Tag: Local Sports
Q+A: The San Diego Chicken reflects on 50 years in feathers
It’s now been more than 50 years since London native Ted Giannoulas debuted as the San Diego Chicken, the hilarious mascot that thrilled millions and changed the way fans experience live sports across North America. Now 71, he’s slowed down, taking few gigs – and is his career’s final, feathery farewell at hand? LFP’s Adshayah […]
London Knights add overage U.S. forward Kaeden Hawkins
The St. Louis native led the United States Hockey League’s Waterloo Blackhawks with 45 points.
London Majors hope to pin down final starter ahead of playoffs
The London Majors have to put one more puzzle piece in place before the launch of the Intercounty Baseball League playoffs.
Western Mustangs rally past UBC to win national men’s tennis title
The Western men’s tennis team has won its first national title in eight years. The Ontario champion Mustangs knocked off University of British Columbia 4-1 in a weekend final that was much closer than the score at Saint-Victor Park in Laval, Que. “We were losing on every court at one point,” Western co-coach Anthony Glavanic […]
Sport notes: Julia Tunks smashes record; Detroit Lions eye London return
Julia Tunks once again proved the future of Canadian women’s throws is in good hands.