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Eating disorders in Canadian athletes on the rise amid COVID-19

Eating disorders in Canadian athletes on the rise amid COVID-19

TORONTO — Corey Bellemore's unhealthy thoughts around food began to creep in last year. The Canadian middle-distance runner had always listened to his body's signs of hunger, and had eaten a well-balanced diet to fuel his training.
OverActive Media rides out pandemic, looks to broaden esports footprint in the future

OverActive Media rides out pandemic, looks to broaden esports footprint in the future

TORONTO — Chris Overholt describes 2020 as "the fastest two years of my life." But the president and CEO of OverActive Media has also seen plenty of positives for his esports company despite the confines of the global pandemic.
Australian cricketer Bradman's test cap sells for $340,000

Australian cricketer Bradman's test cap sells for $340,000

SYDNEY, Australia — An Australian businessman has purchased Donald Bradman’s first baggy green test cap for 450,000 Australian dollars ($340,000) at auction, the second-highest price paid for a piece of cricket memorabilia.
FIFA files criminal complaint against Blatter over museum

FIFA files criminal complaint against Blatter over museum

GENEVA — FIFA has filed a criminal complaint against former president Sepp Blatter over the finances of its loss-making soccer museum in Zurich.
Woodbine Mohawk Park to run doubleheader before shutting down

Woodbine Mohawk Park to run doubleheader before shutting down

A standardbred racing double-header will run on Wednesday at Woodbine Mohawk Park as its final event of the season before COVID-19 restrictions shut down the track.
Silver confident that NBA season can be pulled off safely

Silver confident that NBA season can be pulled off safely

The NBA found a way to get through last season amid a pandemic. Adam Silver sees no reason why the same cannot ring true again this season.
Howie Kendrick retires after 15 major league seasons

Howie Kendrick retires after 15 major league seasons

WASHINGTON — Howie Kendrick is retiring after 15 major league seasons that included earning NLCS MVP honours during the Washington Nationals’ 2019 World Series run.
Provinces examining NHL proposal to play games in Canada beginning in January

Provinces examining NHL proposal to play games in Canada beginning in January

TORONTO — The NHL has unveiled its plan.
OG Anunoby, Toronto Raptors agree to multi-year extension

OG Anunoby, Toronto Raptors agree to multi-year extension

TORONTO — Forward OG Anunoby and the Toronto Raptors have agreed to a multi-year contract extension. The Raptors announced the deal with the 23-year-old Anunoby on Monday, but did not disclose financial terms per team policy.
Canadian Vasek Pospisil wins year-end comeback player of the year award

Canadian Vasek Pospisil wins year-end comeback player of the year award

Canada's Vasek Pospisil has been named the ATP Tour's comeback player of the year. Pospisil, from Vancouver, reached two tournament finals during the abbreviated 2020 season after undergoing back surgery last year.
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