A northern Ontario sports update
A northern Ontario sports update
Ian Campbell has a look at Friday night's NOJHL & Basketball Super League action as Sudbury teams looked to close out their league finals. However, Hearts and Windsor had other plans with the Lumberjack rallying late to keep their playoff dreams alive aginst the Cubs and the Express hold the Five at home to force a Game 5 on Tuesday.
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CBC
2 days ago
- CBC
Windsor boxer hopes recent national title helps punch path toward 2028 L.A. Olympics
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- CTV News
Windsor curlers displaced again — but city exploring partnership for long-term solution
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