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ICYMI: @jasonwinders.bsky.social remembers the life of Michael Ray Richardson, who passed away earlier this month.

Richardson, who led the London Lightning to their first two championships, leaves a complicated but redemptive legacy. 👇
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Bolts out of the blue: Life, redemption, and death of Michael Ray Richardson - Gameday London
He was the first coach of the London Lightning, leading them to their first two championships. This month, Michael Ray Richardson, 70, passed away, leaving a complicated legacy that included NBA All-S...
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November 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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NEW: London Knights go roadtripping for Eastern swing ... 🏒
London has won 7 of last 8; Knights acquire Braidy Wassilyn for Noah Read; Rematch of OT win over Ottawa ahead; Three East teams in four days.
Read Jake Jeffrey's preview! ... 👇
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Road-tripping Knights look to stay hot - Gameday London
Knight Watch: London has won seven of its last eight; Knights acquire Braidy Wassilyn for Noah Read; Gatto gets first shutout; Rematch of OT win over Ottawa ahead; Three East teams in four days.
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October 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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NEW: London Knights host Ottawa Friday, head to Sarnia Sunday ... 🏒
London hasn’t lost in regulation in seven games; Sam O’Reilly named captain; Several Knights nods on NHL Central Scouting list.
Read Jake Jeffrey's weekend preview! ... 👇
📸: Matt Hiscox Photography
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Knights welcome Eastern foe - Gameday London
Knight Watch: London hasn't lost in regulation in seven games; Sam O'Reilly named captain; Several Knights nods on NHL Central Scouting list; London welcomes Ottawa from East.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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It's playoff baseball time!⚾️
London Majors host Guelph Royals in Game 1 of best-of-five series Friday night at Labatt Park.
Looking for a playoff preview? We've got you covered.
Read on ...
📸: Matt Hiscox Photography
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Playoff preview: How do Majors stack up against Royals? — Gameday London
Around the Diamond: London takes on Guelph in first round of IBL playoffs; Majors have been playing ‘playoff’ baseball for months; Jose Arias strong out of ‘pen; Kyle Maves a catalyst …
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August 22, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Nice to see @lfpress.com.web.brid.gy interview Ted Giannoulas. Such a thoughtful, joyful guy full of gratitude about what the game (and, most importantly, the fans) have given him.

Be sure to check out his @gamedaylondon.bsky.social in-depth interview about his 50th year as the famed fowl. #LdnOnt
‘The Chicken’ celebrates 50 years — Gameday London
London-born Ted Giannoulas pioneered the on-field mascot. The ‘class clown’ from the Forest City became the sports world’s most recognizable performer: The Chicken. This spring marks 50 years since he...
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August 11, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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The London Majors' April Fool’s joke, which turned into a real marketing opportunity, captures the essence of minor league baseball’s creativity in drawing fans and supporters. The Cobra Chickens hatch again Monday. @jasonwinders.bsky.social has the story … 👇
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Cobra Chickens hatch again on Civic Holiday — Gameday London
The London Majors’ April Fool’s joke that turned into a real marketing opportunity captures the essence of minor league baseball’s creativity in drawing fans and supporters.
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July 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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NEW: London Majors play two vs. Hamilton after weekend sweep ... ⚾️
Around the Diamond: Janisse locking it down; Seven headed to All-Star Game; Springer joins pitching mix; Majors’ bats need to be more disciplined.
Read our column … 👇
📸: Matt Hiscox Photography
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After tricky stretch, Majors back to winning ways — Gameday London
Around the Diamond: Janisse locking it down; Seven Majors headed to IBL All-Star Game; Springer joins the pitching mix; Majors’ bats need to be more disciplined. Our news & notes …
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July 16, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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NEW: London Majors, tied atop IBL standings, look to continue momentum ... ⚾️
Payano Pitcher of the Week; Is Reichstein ready for resurgence?’; Walk-off wins exciting fans & players alike; Bullpen a work in progress.
Read our column … 👇
📸: Matt Hiscox Photography
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Walk-off wins have Majors rolling — Gameday London
Around the Diamond: Payano Pitcher of the Week; Is Reichstein ready for a resurgence?’; Walk-off wins exciting fans and players alike; Bullpen a work in progress. Our news & notes …
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June 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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NEW: London Majors (aka 'Cobra Chickens') begin home stretch TONIGHT vs. Welland ... ⚾️
Around the Diamond: Keys’ impressive encore; de Oleo’s bat catching fire; Excellent start for Zdunich; Not-so-routine defense needs improving.
Read our column … 👇
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Majors look to take advantage of home swing — Gameday London
Around the Diamond: Keys’ impressive encore; de Oleo’s bat catching fire; Excellent start for Zdunich; Not-so-routine defense needs improving. Our news & notes …
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June 20, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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NEW: Dave Sewell is building a pipeline to the pros from London, Ontario — as Canada stakes its claim on the NBA.
Read @jasonwinders.bsky.social story ...
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Quiet architect of Canadian basketball’s next chapter — Gameday London
Dave Sewell is building a pipeline to the pros from London, Ontario — as Canada stakes its claim on the NBA
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June 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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NEW: London Majors looking to build on walk-off win. It's Barrie at home tonight! ... ⚾️
Majors welcome new face, Tucker Zdunich; Skylar stepping up in bullpen; Niles plays the hero early in Majors’ career.
Read our column … 👇
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📸: Matt Hiscox Photography
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Mini skid over, Majors look to build on walk-off win — Gameday London
Around the Diamond: London looking to clean up defense; Majors welcome new face, Tucker Zdunich; Skylar stepping up in bullpen; Niles plays the hero early in Majors’ career. Our news & notes …
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June 6, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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NEW: London Majors looking to build on walk-off win. It's Barrie at home tonight! ... ⚾️
Majors welcome new face, Tucker Zdunich; Skylar stepping up in bullpen; Niles plays the hero early in Majors’ career.
Read our column … 👇
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📸: Matt Hiscox Photography
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Mini skid over, Majors look to build on walk-off win — Gameday London
Around the Diamond: London looking to clean up defense; Majors welcome new face, Tucker Zdunich; Skylar stepping up in bullpen; Niles plays the hero early in Majors’ career. Our news & notes …
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June 6, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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The London Knights won it all ... 🏒 🏆
A 4-1 win over Medicine Hat Sunday capped off a storybook season, culminating in a Memorial Cup championship -- the third in franchise history.
Read on from Jake Jeffrey … 👇
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Knights crowned Memorial Cup champs — Gameday London
The London Knights put an exclamation mark on their dominant season Sunday with a 4-1 win over Medicine Hat to become 2025 Memorial Cup champions — the third time the franchise has accomplished the fe...
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June 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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NEW: London Majors weekend preview! ... ⚾️
London’s offense has gotten the job done in three early wins; Cardoso has something to prove; Payano looking like an ace; Challenge ahead against champs — and more champs.
Read our column … 👇
📸: Matt Hiscox Photography
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Lots of life in Majors’ bats to start season — Gameday London
Around the Diamond: London’s offense has gotten the job done in three early wins; Cardoso has something to prove; Payano looking like an ace; Challenge ahead against champs — and more champs. Our news...
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May 22, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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NEW: London Knights embark on Memorial Cup. 🏒
"We’re excited for the challenge," Easton Cowan told Gameday London. "We’re an older team with experience. We know what we have to do out there to win.”
Don't miss Jake Jeffrey's preview… 👇
📸: Matt Hiscox Photography
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Memorial Cup preview: Can Knights win it all? — Gameday London
The London Knights, back-to-back OHL champions, were oh so close to winning a Memorial Cup last year. They return to the big tournament this spring with one goal: Winning it all …
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May 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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NEW: London Knights are OHL champions ... 🏒
The Knights won 5-2 Thursday over the Oshawa Generals to repeat as league champs
Kasper Halttunen was MVP, Austin Elliott was great in net, and the home fans went home happy.
Jake Jeffrey recaps the night … 👇
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Knights repeat as OHL champs — Gameday London
In front of the home crowd Thursday, the London Knights finished off the Oshawa Generals in Game 5 to win their second straight OHL title — and earn a trip back to the Memorial Cup for a chance to win...
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May 16, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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NEW: Austin Elliott keeps on winning. 🏒
'All 22 teams in the WHL took a look at Austin Elliott and didn’t think they could use him.'
The London Knights sure have. His overall record? An absurd 47-2. Jake Jeffrey has the story … 👇
📸: Matt Hiscox Photography
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Elliott’s excellent season key to Knights’ run — Gameday London
Austin Elliott, acquired by the London Knights early in the 2024-25 campaign, has brought experience — and a whole lot of winning — to the defending OHL champs. They’re hoping he can backstop them to ...
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May 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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NEW: Baseball is back! ... ⚾️
The London Majors kick off their season Sunday in Brantford (home opener next Friday). What should fans expect from the 2025 team?
Read our full season preview … 👇
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📸: Matt Hiscox Photography
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Hope springs eternal for Majors as new season begins — Gameday London
Majors fans will see plenty of new faces — including an ‘electric’ shortstop — this season, as the team embarks on a new pursuit of an IBL championship. We preview the new roster, new season …
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May 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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NEW: The OHL Finals are here! ... 🏒
The London Knights look to repeat as champs -- in a rematch vs. Oshawa -- and book their ticket back to the Memorial Cup. What's in store? Columnist Jake Jeffrey previews the matchup … 👇
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In familiar foe, Knights look for familiar result in OHL Final — Gameday London
Knight Watch: London takes a perfect 12-0 playoff record into the OHL Finals; It’s a rematch vs. Oshawa; Can anyone stop London this year?; Knights look to book ticket to Memorial Cup …
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May 8, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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NEW: How can the BSL be better? 🏀
Year 2 is in the books. There was expansion. A lot was learned. Much can be improved upon.
@jasonwinders.bsky.social has some ideas -- on game play, the fan experience, and league professionalism ... 👇
📸: Matt Hiscox Photography
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Rethinking BSL basketball — Gameday London
With the season wrapped up, we ask: How can BSL basketball be better in Year 3? Our senior columnist, Jason Winders, has some ideas to improve game play, the fan experience, and the league’s professio...
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May 2, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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NEW: Longtime rival stands between London Knights and return to OHL Final ... 🏒
Riding high with 8 straight playoff wins, London gets Kitchener Rangers in Conference Final. Read Jake Jeffrey's series preview ...👇
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Knights face off against historic rival in Conference Final — Gameday London
Knight Watch: London has won eight straight to open playoffs. Can they continue momentum against Kitchener Rangers?; Star goalie Jackson Parsons gives Kitchener a chance. Columnist Jake Jeffrey previe...
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April 25, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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NEW: Looking back to look ahead on future of London Lightning Basketball ... 🏀
After uncharacteristic down season, the Lightning have plenty of decisions to make.
@jasonwinders.bsky.social has the story ... 👇
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📸: Matt Hiscox Photography
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April 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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NEW: London Knights' Memorial Cup journey continues this week. Up next? Erie Otters ... 🏒
Second round series starts Thursday in London.
Don't miss Jake Jeffrey's series preview -- and OHL predictions ...👇
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📸: Matt Hiscox Photography
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Knights’ second test: Erie in Round 2 — Gameday London
Knight Watch: After sweeping Owen Sound, London takes on the No. 5 Erie Otters in the second round of the OHL playoffs; Columnist Jake Jeffrey previews the matchup — and predicts the rest of the OHL s...
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April 10, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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NEW: It's playoff time for London Lightning. 🏀
London set for one-game playoff in Jamestown; Winner moves on to semi; Coach Williams says he's found right mix; Can Lightning conquer Jackals’ den? …
Read @jasonwinders.bsky.social column! 👇
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Lightning lay it on the line in Jamestown — Gameday London
Around the Perimeter: London set for one-game playoff in New York. Winner moves on to semi; Coach Williams believes he’s found the right mix; Can Lightning conquer the Jackals’ den? …
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March 31, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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NEW: It's playoff time! First up for London Knights: Owen Sound Attack and star goalie Carter George ... 🏒
Jake Jeffrey has your preview -- and a prediction for each first-round series ... 👇
📸: Matt Hiscox Photography
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Knights primed for Attack in first round — Gameday London
Knight Watch: London squares off against No. 8 seed Owen Sound — and star goalie Carter George — in Round 1 of OHL playoffs; Columnist Jake Jeffrey previews the matchup — and has predictions for each ...
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March 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM