CFL making headway
When Joe Montford comes padding down the hall in a tank-top and sandals, he's not just a presence as a physical specimen. Pro lacrosse league a good fit for London
The London Rebel. Not bad. London on franchise radar
London remains in the mix for a CFL franchise, commissioner Tom Wright confirmed yesterday. Ciccarelli jailed briefly after wife struck
Retired NHL star Dino Ciccarelli spent a night in jail but won't be charged after a domestic dust-up resulted in his wife being struck in the face, a Michigan prosecutor said yesterday. Local draft stock on rise
There will be a whole lot of pickin' and some grinnin' this weekend in Nashville. Thornton case put over to July 8
Happy to talk during a baseball batting practice in London on the weekend, Boston Bruins captain Joe Thornton wouldn't play ball with reporters outside court yesterday. Tiny transmitter a big hit for TV sports
The grunt, groan and crash of televised sports will become more vivid and personal thanks to the invention of London innovators. COLUMN: Nets coach amazing catch for London basketball camp
As befitting a city that is becoming a hotbed for basketball, London will get a hot basketball personality. COLUMN: Hall of Fame gets Under-18 World Series
The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame has been awarded the Under-18 World Series by the National Amateur Baseball Association and it's expected some of the games will be played at Labatt Park. COLUMN: Athletes have right to be heard in verdicts on coaches
Some would suggest the lunatics are now running the asylum. Wrestling honours dedicated Londoner
London's Josip Mrkoci has been honoured for his tireless dedication with the 2003 Harry Peace Award, which recognizes outstanding, long-term contributions to Ontario wrestling in an administrative capacity. Coach appeals conviction
A former London teacher and football coach was wrongfully convicted of sexual abuse because the judge ignored repeated denials by the man and the person he was convicted of abusing, the Ontario Court of Appeal was told yesterday. OPINION: Dickie proves and improves himself
Some people would take a summer off, luxuriating in the feeling of accomplishment, in the knowledge that they did something many believed they weren't capable of doing. OPINION: Bond-Mills ignites bomb in Beefeaters
You could say Catherine Bond-Mills is just what the doctor ordered. COLUMN: Romak's wish comes true
Don't try to tell Jamie Romak dreams don't come true. Coach puts best in trials in their place
Not much escapes the keen eye of Al Morrow -- even proper podium protocol. COLUMN: NHL deal means car in driveway
It's a rite of passage from playing hockey for $50 a week to being considered a professional. McAuley mulling over growing list of options
The Randy McAuley sweepstakes is drawing to an close, but not even the CCH sprint and football star knows yet how it's going to end up. T-Birds coach will 'go anywhere to play'
By summer's end, John Darnell hopes to be storing two championship football trophies at home. Tough team trials await women rowers
It's the first big test of the season for Canada's female rowers.
Wilson hot under collar
The London Monarchs bullpen failed to hold a huge lead, their invincible closer suddenly looked human and manager Willie Wilson was given the boot. Monarch tees off on Stars
London Monarchs manager Willie Wilson has found himself a leadoff man. COLUMN: Etler perfect pitch man for determination head
Call it a feel-good story. Call it a story about determination and desire. Monarchs manager was a hit in majors
About 25 years ago, baseball manager Whitey Herzog pulled aside a young, headstrong kid and told him to stop swinging for the fences. Maunu eyeing TV turnaround
Lee Maunu doesn't want to see a rerun of his last national television appearance. All eyes on Monarchs and fate of CBL
The London Monarchs home series against the Trois-Rivieres Saints last weekend was touted as a predictor of whether the nascent baseball team and Canadian Baseball League would eventually sink or swim. MEET THE MONARCHS: Gamin Teague
Position: Second baseman Saints rout Monarchs
Sunday is definitely not the London Monarchs' fun day. Thornton's fun in the sun
Joe knows baseball. Sasaki makes a hit with wife, Monarchs, too
London Monarchs shortstop Shinichi Sasaki's good luck charm spent 20 hours travelling from Tokyo to London yesterday. Monarchs overpower Saints
Giving London Monarchs pitcher Todd Etler a quick four-run cushion is like spotting Donavan Bailey a head start in the 100-metre dash. OPINION: Weather needs to shine on London Monarchs soon
It rained yesterday so it must have been baseball time in London. Monarchs start selling job
In a way, it will be two-for-the-price-of-one at the ball park over the next two weeks. Road trip a boon for pitcher
In pro baseball, pitching help sometimes arrives from the most unlikely sources. MEET THE MONARCHS: Ramon Royce
Position: Right-handed pitcher MEET THE MONARCHS: Kory Doan
Position: Catcher-outfielder-third baseman MEET THE MONARCHS: Todd Etler
Position: Right-handed pitcher MEET THE MONARCHS: Andrew Mercier
Position: First baseman Monarchs return after .500 road trip
The London Monarchs return to Labatt Park Thursday night after two weeks on the road. CBL will be watching London closely this week
It's not too early to ticket this week as crucial to the Canadian Baseball League.
They can't weather the Storm
The Storm aren't even a tempest in a teapot. City must go to bat to protect and improve Labatt Park
Labatt Park sat empty. It was a wet, cold Thursday afternoon of the day of a game that wouldn't be played. Majors on move this weekend
Arden Eddie feels his London Majors can make a major step up in the Intercounty baseball league by the end of the weekend. Knight a summer hit with Majors
The boy of winter is also a boy of summer but no one noticed before. WEB: St. Thomas Storm
WEB: Intercounty Major Baseball League
It was a total blast
Rob Atchison was on top of the drag racing world for 5.753 seconds. IHRA loses Carquest backing over Hooters title sponsorship
The IHRA lost three-time top fuel champion Paul Romine because the sanctioning drag racing body entered into a title sponsorship agreement with a U.S. restaurant chain that uses scantily clad waitresses. Colder temperatures taking toll
Rob Atchison's biggest headache last night was getting his new engine to fit the bell housing.
WEATHER
Indian Hills Golf Club
Natural beauty Gentleman Creek Golf Club
A tree hugger's dream The Bluffs of Port Stanley
Bluffs now family affair Cobble Hills Golf and Ski Club
Where can you tee and ski? Belmont Golf Club
All you do here is play Bear Creek Golf Club
Bear Creek claws back Pleasant Valley Golf and Country Club
As Pleasant as it gets Twin Streams Golf Club
A great place to begin E.V. Buchanan Thames Valley Golf Course
Thames Valley aging beautifully Fanshawe Golf Club
Blue Monster strikes fear The Fox Golf Club
The Fox has its eye on the future River Road Golf Course
River Road a challenge Llyndinshire Golf and Country Club
A maturing beauty on the city limits
THE HOLE TRUTH: Ironwood a cut above public links
There's one more reason to play Ironwood Golf Club in Exeter. Hilton battles on to beat cancer
When London golfer Sue Hilton was at her competitive best, she had no idea her toughest competition was still years ahead of her. Weir/Ciccarelli charity event grows
Charity golf tournaments are increasingly a staple in schedules of courses across the London region. Only occasionally does their launch cause a stir. Oaks owner leads his club to Ervasti Cup
Walt Spivak had more than home course working in his favour yesterday in the final round of the seventh Ervasti Cup matches. The drive behind Mike Weir
Mike Weir has penned a mighty impressive resume. In Weir's world Brennan Little is in the backgroung
When Mike Weir won the Masters, Sports Illustrated came out with A Star is Born cover story. Kelly Roberts invested in a master
More than 10 years ago Mike Weir predicted he would win a major championship. THE HOLE TRUTH: Clubs teeing off on West Nile
Hit it straight!
City defender answers the call
With seven regulars out of the lineup with other commitments, including a wedding, London City was desperate for someone to step it up last night. CPSL THIS WEEK:Parity a boon for league
With the CPSL a month into its schedule, league executives say they're pleasantly surprised by the strength of various teams. CPSL THIS WEEK: New City player came with a twist
Sometimes help comes from strange places. City Settles for 1-1 draw
It was Heartbreak City last night as the Mississauga Olympians scored in injury time to tie London City 1-1 at Cove Road field. CPSL THIS WEEK: City seeks a second finisher
If you approach a soccer net and it looks like it's kilometres wide and you have no trouble getting the ball in the net, then Harry Gauss wants to talk to you. City outruns Durham but falls short of a win
London City manager-coach Harry Gauss focused this year on getting some team speed during the offseason and succeeded. CPSL This Week
Defensively they're sound. Through the middle, the team is solid. COLUMN: London City love affair resumes again Friday
Luan Jonuzi has this soccer thing figured out, the thing that holds soccer people to the sport with almost Harry Potter-like wizardry. WEB: London City Soccer Club
WEB: CPSL News
WEB: CPSL player movement
WEB: CPSL league standings
WEB: CPSL Schedule
Upgraded soccer fields in big demand
A two-year, $2.5-million improvement program has the city's competitive-level soccer fields in the best shape they've ever been, but prime-time space is still in short supply.
Falcons hoops coach axed
Despite leading the Fanshawe women's basketball team to an Ontario colleges title in only his second year, Don Coleman has been fired as coach of the Falcons. Top track stars win honours
Starting today, they'll lead London's charge for gold at the Ontario high school track and field championships. AFTER THE BELL: POWER RANKINGS
Rankings based on available results. Strength of schedule also considered. Previous ranking in parentheses.
Mustangs coach falls victim to a new set of realities
When Bob Delaney was tossed overboard yesterday it was, curiously, part of a growing democratization of sports at the University of Western Ontario. IN MISSISSAUGA: Accidents don't stop St. John
Life looks a bit different once a guy has been stabbed and had a truck roll over him, so Jude St. John approaches the Toronto Argonauts' first test of the season today with a fresh outlook. COLUMN: A last kick for former Mustang
Mike O'Brien's last kick at the cat comes at an appropriate place. COLUMN: The fine art (and crossed fingers) of recruiting talent
Their tour of duty now over, the advance guard awaits the results of the battle. CANOE: CIAU 2002 updates
Scores of all CIAU games to date. CANOE: CIAU standings
CANOE: CIAU football top 10
CANOE: CIAU 2002 Schedule
CANOE: Complete coverage
Complete coverage from the Canadian university gridiron in SLAM! Sports. WEB: Western Mustangs roster
WEB: OUA football
Official Ontario University Athletics football Web site. WEB: CIAU football
Official Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union football Web site. WEB: Vanier Cup
Official Vanier Cup Web site.
Knights' pick taking time
It could be two months before London Knights first-round draft pick Tom Mannino decides whether he wants to play in the Ontario Hockey League next year, said Mike Liut, an advisor to the family.
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Newfoundland worth a return trip
As I watch with awe from the rocky shoreline, a gleaming iceberg glides effortlessly and majestically through the deep blue swells of the North Atlantic, disappearing behind an island in Witless Bay. Cruise closer to home a luxury
Canada's most famous summer playground looks more like a movie set, with manicured lawns and vast expanses of picture windows. Byron's Greece
It seems odd that a 19th-century British poet should be revered as one of Greece's greatest heroes. Tourism alliance packages SWOntario
A new tourism alliance called Journeys of Discovery promises to take travellers behind the scenes at some of the natural and cultural heritage sites across Southern Ontario. Ranch stay most memorable vacation
Brian Camille stared the horse in the eye, spoke softly in his native Shushwap language, then leaned close and blew in its nostrils. Cocoa Beach cheaper, quieter
Cocoa Beach, on Florida's Space Coast, is the sort of place Canadians go after years of overdosing on Orlando area's theme parks. More...
More travel columns by Doug English CANOE: Travel
WEB: Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade: Travel Reports
Hoop It Up moves to Fair
The seventh-annual NBA Canada 3-on-3 Hoop It Up basketball event in London will be held at Western Fair this year, having outgrown its Victoria Park venue. Pools set to make a splash
Summer should start off swimmingly for London kids, with the city set to open nine pools today. HIKE BIKE AND WALK: Saturday morning walks easy introduction to hiking
Professional geologist John Clark spent years hiking the northern Ontario bush. HIKE BIKE AND WALK: Downtown Discovery Trail and Woodland Cemetery walking tours explore heritage
Work, walk and wonder at the past, when your workday includes a noon hour stroll along London's Downtown Discovery Trail. Pocket guides add to outdoor fun
Free trails, free maps and freedom to get out and walk -- what better way to get and stay healthy? Day camp encourages creative activities among kids
Day camp for youngsters at Kinsmen Recreation Centre will involve a distinct element of creativity this summer. Court ruling raises hopes of gays, lesbians
London gay, lesbian and human rights activists are keeping their fingers crossed after yesterday's court ruling opened the door for same-sex marriages.
THE WORLD OUTDOORS: West Nile has our attention now
Last year, few people were talking about it and no one was doing much about it. THE WORLD OUTDOORS: Birds drawn to island nests
Islands along the shores of our Great Lakes are important nesting sites for many bird varieties. Joys of duck hunting -- sans ducks
From time to time, readers kindly send me notes or short letters either to inform me of an interesting sighting or to ask a question. Northbound whimbrels stirring sight for birders
Last weekend was traditionally the peak time for seeing whimbrels along Lake Erie, particularly at Port Stanley. More...
More The World Outdoors columns by Tom Hayman
Myott nice but not rare
Dear Mike: I recently acquired this plate and bowl. My sister-in-law bought them at a garage sale. They are quite beautiful and I am curious about their age and if they have any further value. -- P. S., CLINTON Monkey motif pleasing
DEAR MIKE: These two pieces -- large and small candle holders? Hall seat rich example from golden oak period
DEAR MIKE: I am a senior in my 80s. More....
More Buried Treasures by Mike Brandt
Therapist helps clients trust own judgment
Although it may sound counterintuitive, most people don't come to therapy looking for advice. You can make it worse ... or better
How to make it worse? More...
More columns by psychologist Dr. Guy Grenier
Jealousy isn't justification for meddling
Dear Christine: I'm in an awkward position. I work in an office and am almost certain one of my married co-workers is having an affair with a man we work with. From what I hear, her husband is a nice guy. The man she's sneaking around with is great too. In fact, there was a time when I had hoped he would ask me out. To be alone at dances is depressing
DEAR CHRISTINE: I'm a very single 34-year-old male. Chatroom visits a worry
DEAR CHRISTINE: I am 23, married to my 27-year-old husband for five years. More...
More singles lifestyle columns by writer Christine West CANOE: SUNshine Boys
Pedometers great motivational tools for walkers
"Count every step, because every step counts." CANOE: C-Health
Your health and wellness source CANOE: Lifewise: Mirrors: Body and Mind
What goes around comes around in an affair
DEAR LYNDA: I am in a relationship with a person who is married. Much can be done to reduce negativity on earth
DEAR LYNDA: There is so much negativity in the world today, is there anything I can do or will things continue to get worse? -- READER More...
It's time to put your creative imagination to good use, Cancer
June 22-28: Reading, research will bring prosperous ventures to Geminis
June 15-21: Horoscope for the year ahead
Can you canoe?
It's been 60 years since Bill Chipperfield first paddled a canoe and 30 years since he helped found the London Canoe Club. Sailors welcome visitors aboard
Anne McEwen is cool about her position as the first female commodore in the almost 50-year history of the Fanshawe Yacht Club.
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