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PYETTE: A minor hockey season without tournaments? It's a possibility

No hockey tournaments in 2020-2021?That became a real possibility when the Ontario Hockey Federation put a hiatus on tournament registration this month and asked organizers to return any money that ...

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When youth sports resume, will the games have changed forever?
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COVID-19: Safe tee first: Courses gear up for new-look golf to protect players, staff

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London's Ontario Summer Games looking less likely this year, but organizers eye 2021

Organizers were still holding out hope as late as last week, but the 2020 Ontario Summer Games aren't looking likely for London in August.
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COVID-19: Elite London athletes hit backyards, basements to stay sharp, beat boredom

The hockey net in the backyard is, to put it gently, well-used.“It’s not very pretty,” said Montreal Canadiens rookie and Londoner Nick Suzuki.

Baseball
Londoner singles in Korean baseball opener, giving hope to sports' return

Jamie Romak delivered a single Tuesday and, more importantly, a beacon of hope that sports are on the comeback trail.
Football
COVID-19: With NCAA idled, Sage Doxtater helps Oneida tackle virus crisis

Normally, Sage Doxtater is busy trying to help stop pass rushers and blitzes.But lately, the six-foot-seven, 340-pound veteran left tackle for the NCAA’s New Mexico State football Aggies has been ...
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Reed on Sports: As nurse and athlete, Danielle Austin doesn't quit

On local playing fields and rinks, and in the classroom, all-around athlete Danielle Austin of Parkhill has always been a fighter.
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Reed on Sports: Intercounty Baseball looking for a miracle

For 101 consecutive years, the Intercounty Baseball League (established in 1919) has thrilled fans in Ontario with its brand of semi-professional baseball.
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Reed on Sports: Catch a break from viral stress by casting a line in area ...

As a youngster growing up in northeast London, I was fortunate enough to live just a five-minute bike ride from Fanshawe Conservation Area.
Hockey
Everything you need to know about the OHL draft, the London Knights and local picks

When Colton Smith moved to Ottawa from Windsor last year, he instantly gravitated toward his new Kanata Lasers centreman Ben Bujold.
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Reed on Sports: Local golf facing massive challenge

Everybody in our community, including the local golf industry, is being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Reed on Sports: Sports memorabilia a welcome distraction

During our toughest times — and today we’re all focused on our health and the well-being of others — we turn to what comforts us.

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Reed On Sports: Sports can comfort during tough times

Four years ago, as I began to research for my 2018 book on the history of the Canadian Seniors’ Golf Association (est. 1918), I discovered that a common denominator dominated ...
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Exceptional U16 Chiefs take OHL Cup cancellation in stride

For 15-year-olds with dreams of playing in the Ontario Hockey League, nothing’s sweeter than having a great draft year on an outstanding team — even if the journey is unexpectedly ...
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Reed on Sports: Not your average beer league

During its early years, the 1992-established London Mens Baseball League (LMBL) took a lot of hits when labeled as nothing more than a Walter Mitty loop for over-aged wannabes.
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Mt. Brydges native Kristen Bujnowski late to taking up bobsleigh, but right on time at ...

Kristen Bujnowski thought her athletic career was finished when she graduated from Western University in 2015 with degrees in mechanical engineering and kinesiology.
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Londoner Maggie Mac Neil named best swimmer in NCAA Big Ten conference

Maggie Mac Neil is the best female swimmer in the NCAA’s Big Ten conference.The University of Michigan sophomore established a new championship, school and pool record in the 100-yard freestyle ...
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Reed on Sports: Fishing, hunting, big boosts to London economy

London and Southwestern Ontario are often labelled as hockey, golf and minor sports meccas, but the impact of hunting, fishing, trapping and sport shooting shouldn’t be ignored when it comes ...
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Reed on Sports: Times are changing for local golf

These are volatile times for the local golf industry, more so than at any other point in London’s history.
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Skating royalty Alma Moir, Western University's coach, ready to retire after 42 years

Forty-two years ago, the Western varsity figure skating coaching job fell in Alma Moir's lap.
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Reed on Sports: Teen goalie, author Swan-Merrison wins Courage Award

At age 17, Londoner Preston Swan-Merrison has accomplished more than some achieve during their entire lives.
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Reed on Sports: Local golf course manager wins 2020 Heart Award

Steve Bennett, manager of London’s public golf courses, is best known outside the Forest City for coaching Mike Weir when the Canadian Hall of Famer played junior golf at Huron ...