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 it all.

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 a Memorial Cup.

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 …

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 …

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 professionalism …

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 previews the matchup …

After three straight championship seasons, the London Lightning played .500 basketball this year and got bounced in a postseason play-in game. Where does the franchise go from here? …

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 series …

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? …

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 OHL series …