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Toronto FC chef still hard at work and getting rave reviews during pandemic

Toronto FC chef still hard at work and getting rave reviews during pandemic

TORONTO — Chef Elaine Flamenco is valued by Toronto FC players, coaches and staff for far more than her food.
Spruce Meadows cancels Masters show jumping event because of COVID-19

Spruce Meadows cancels Masters show jumping event because of COVID-19

CALGARY — Spruce Meadows has cancelled its marquee Masters show jumping tournament scheduled for September because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19

Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19

A list of Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19: OLYMPICS — 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics postponed until 2021.
Mountain bike World Cup race in Quebec cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

Mountain bike World Cup race in Quebec cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

QUEBEC — The UCI Mountain Bike World Cup event scheduled this summer in Mont-Sainte-Anne, Que., has been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The fifth stop on the 2020 World Cup series was set to take place Aug. 21-23.
Raptors Uprising GC enters NBA 2K League season full of hope and confidence

Raptors Uprising GC enters NBA 2K League season full of hope and confidence

TORONTO — After a six-week delay due to the global pandemic, the NBA 2K League tips off Tuesday with 23 teams chasing US$1.4 million in prize money. The esports circuit will contest at least the first six weeks of its third season via remote play.
Play ball: Korean baseball league begins in empty stadiums

Play ball: Korean baseball league begins in empty stadiums

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — The new baseball season began in South Korea on Tuesday with the crack of the bat and the sound of the ball smacking into the catcher’s mitt echoing around empty stadiums.
Source: CFL, CFLPA to resume talking about potential contingency plans

Source: CFL, CFLPA to resume talking about potential contingency plans

TORONTO — The CFL and CFL Players' Association are going to get back to talking. A league source said Monday the two sides have agreed to resume discussions on potential contingency plans for the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michael Phelps book tip helps Penny Oleksiak manage pandemic life

Michael Phelps book tip helps Penny Oleksiak manage pandemic life

A Michael Phelps book recommendation resonates with Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak more than ever these days. Oleksiak has read Eckhart Tolle's "The Power of Now" multiple times since the American swim legend suggested the title to her.
Hall of Fame 'keeper Karina LeBlanc endures health scare after giving birth

Hall of Fame 'keeper Karina LeBlanc endures health scare after giving birth

Karina LeBlanc knew life would change when she became a mother.
ESPN to air games from South Korean baseball league

ESPN to air games from South Korean baseball league

BRISTOL, Conn. — ESPN will begin airing six regular-season games per week from South Korea's KBO baseball league. The agreement with Eclat Media Group was announced Monday, the day before the league is scheduled to open its season.