From Brampton to the WWE: Ontario wrestler Lionel Thompson hopes to make it

By Giorgio Lee on May 15th, 2017.

From taking small gigs in Northern Ontario to becoming light heavyweight champion, “The Amazing Canadian” Lionel Knight has delivered neck breakers and piledrivers to some of the best in the wrestling industry. No matter how big or small the opponent across the ring may be, Knight, now 32, put them all in the dust with his highflying, no-nonsense style.

Yet, before facing some of the biggest and baddest names in small town North North American professional wrestling, Knight had to convince the toughest and harshest opponent of them all: his mom.

Why a Canadian pro wrestler calls his mom his ‘biggest hero’

By Kajan Thiruthanikasalam on May 15th, 2017May 15th, 2017.

Lionel Thompson’s mother has never seen him wrestle in the ring. Also known as Lionel Knight and nicknamed “The Amazing Canadian” and “Lavender Knight”, Thompson, 32, is a two-time A1 Tag Team Champion and a two-time BW Piston Champion. He is also a three time UWA Light Heavyweight Champion, who makes his home in Brampton, Ont.

USF catcher Morgan Gross rising to the occasion in junior year

By Patrick Allen on March 20th, 2017.

University of South Florida softball player Morgan Gross has excelled with an increased workload during her junior season.

Jays’ prospect Pentecost looks to return behind plate in 2017

By Mike DiStefano on March 20th, 2017.

After a frustrating start to his baseball career, Toronto Blue Jays catching prospect Max Pentecost is ready to get back to being healthy as he nears a return to game action behind the plate.

Cheyenne Eggens having electric start to 2017 season

By RJ Stacey on March 18th, 2017.

Following elbow surgery, South Florida softball’s Cheyenne Eggens has become an even stronger force on the mound.

Jojo McGill finds new pitching challenges at South Florida

By Papa Orleans-Minnow on March 16th, 2017.

Kalen “Jojo” McGill is adjusting to the Division I level of softball at the University of South Florida.

Bulls’ Lauren Evans shining on the world stage

By Brandon Jodouin on March 16th, 2017.

Many young athletes grow up dreaming of representing their country, so imagine the mindset of Lauren Evans as she stepped into the batter’s box against her homeland, USA.

Pitcher Parker flourishing after transferring to USF

By Austin Owens on March 15th, 2017.

Hannah Parker has made the full transition from a Hilltopper to a Bull. The 20-year-old spent her first two college seasons playing softball at Western Kentucky University, where she pitched over 200 innings and played in right field and at first base.