Tag: London Sports
Proposed regional sports park praised by councillors: ‘Great space’
A proposed “regional sports park” in south London would meet a growing demand for fields in the city and be a boon to tourism, city councillors say. Members of city council’s planning and environment committee voted unanimously on Tuesday to endorse a rezoning of a 13.5-hectare property at 3640 Dingman Dr., near where highways 401 […]
Sport notes: Aleksei Medvedev; Chase Brown; Western Mustangs lacrosse
A collection of news and notes from across the Southwestern Ontario sports scene Chase Brown’s NFL heater London native Chase Brown posted career highs in carries, rushing yards and receptions in the Cincinnati Bengalsâ 41-24 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in NFL action Sunday. The former South Lion rushed for 120 yards on 27 […]
Brother Bowl: London’s Brown twins set for first NFL clash
Itâs going to be another memorable chapter of NFL â and London sports â history during the Bengals-Eagles game Sunday in Cincinnati when twin brothers Chase and Sydney Brown will go head-to-head for the first time in their two-year professional careers (kick-off 1 p.m.). The 24-year-old former Illinois University standouts will literally be on the […]
Q+A: Maggie Mac Neil reflects on swimming success, next steps
Maggie Mac Neil has closed the book on one of Canada’s best swimming careers and ranks as one of the most successful athletes in London sports history.
London Sports Hall of Fame: What to know about the class of 2024 inductees
The London Sports Hall of Fame, the creation of longtime LFP sportswriter Bruce Huff, has announced its 2024 inductees, who will be honoured at their annual event on Nov. 7 at the Hellenic Centre in London. These are the athletes and sports figures being inducted: HELEN SMITH Commonwealth and Pan Am Games pistol shooting medal […]
Scoreboard, June 16
Canada defeated Panama 2-0 to reach the CONCACAF Nations League final where they will face the U.S. on Sunday.
Scoreboard, June 15
The Toronto Blue Jays beat Baltimore 3-1 in MLB action Wednesday night, ending the Orioles’ five-game winning streak.
Scoreboard, June 14
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Florida Panthers, 9-3 in game five of the Stanley Cup Final Tuesday to win their first Championship. Jonathan Marchessault was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP.
Scoreboard, June 13
The Denver Nuggets won their first NBA title in franchise history with a game five win over the Miami Heat Monday.
Like father, like daughter: Child of Olympian dominates in the discus
London-based athlete Julia Tunks is following in her father’s footsteps as a top contender worldwide in the discus throw.