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NEW YORK — The New York City Marathon was cancelled Wednesday because of the coronavirus pandemic, with organizers and city officials deciding that holding the race on Nov. 1 would be too risky.

As each provincial golf association has planned its respective amateur championships, organizers have had to take a back-to-basics approach to keep players, officials, and volunteers safe from COVID-19.

TORONTO — Richie Laryea was at a crossroads after Orlando City declined his contract option in November 2018. Out of a job with a baby on the way, Laryea's future was uncertain. Then came the call from Toronto FC.

TORONTO — Winger Dan Moor made a splash in his debut for the Canadian rugby team, scoring a pair of tries in a 33-17 win over Uruguay in Americas Rugby Championship play on Feb. 6, 2016. Playing in the compact stadium at Langford, B.C.

Jarome Iginla headlines the Hockey Hall of Fame's class of 2020 after being elected Wednesday in his first year of eligibility. Iginla will be the fourth Black player inducted after Grant Fuhr, women's hockey pioneer Angela James and Willie O’Ree.

All-Star outfielder Charlie Blackmon of the Colorado Rockies has become the first Major League Baseball player known to have tested positive for the coronavirus.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed Montreal native Luguentz Dort to a multi-year contract. The NBA team announced the signing on its website Wednesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Calgary will start construction on an event centre that will be the new home of the NHL's Flames in August, 2021.

TORONTO — Another week, another chance at a milestone victory for trainer Robert Tiller.

NEW YORK — Major League Baseball issued a 60-game schedule Tuesday night that will start July 23 or 24 in empty ballparks as the sport tries to push ahead amid the coronavirus pandemic following months of acrimony.