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Former Jays infielder Damaso Garcia, a two-time all-star, dead at 63

Former Jays infielder Damaso Garcia, a two-time all-star, dead at 63

TORONTO — Former Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Damaso Garcia, a two-time all-star and a big part of the club's rise to prominence in the 1980s, has died at the age of 63.

Employee of MLS club Montreal Impact tests positive for COVID-19

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact announced Wednesday that a club employee has tested positive for COVID-19.
Bill Peters moves to Russia in 1st job since leaving Calgary

Bill Peters moves to Russia in 1st job since leaving Calgary

MOSCOW — Bill Peters made a return to professional hockey on Wednesday when he was appointed coach of Russian hockey club Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg.

Former CFL player Glenn says family member has novel coronavirus

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit close to home for former CFL quarterback Kevin Glenn. Glenn suggested Tuesday night on social media that a family member had been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus and on a ventilator.
Barker feels COVID-19 pandemic robbed XFL of time to establish a following

Barker feels COVID-19 pandemic robbed XFL of time to establish a following

TORONTO — Jim Barker remains a member of a rare pro football fraternity. In 2001, Barker was the offensive co-ordinator with the Los Angeles Xtreme team that captured the first — and only — XFL title.
Scottish clubs vote to end season below top-tier Premiership

Scottish clubs vote to end season below top-tier Premiership

EDINBURGH, Scotland — Scottish clubs have voted to end the season for leagues below the top-flight Premiership with immediate effect amid the coronavirus pandemic, organizers said Wednesday.
Wolfpack player James Cunningham likely laid low by virus after hamstring surgery

Wolfpack player James Cunningham likely laid low by virus after hamstring surgery

James Cunningham just wasn't feeling right, as if he was about to come down with something.
Canadian Elite Basketball League postponing start date until at least June

Canadian Elite Basketball League postponing start date until at least June

COVID-19 has forced another Canadian sports league to push back its start date.
Former partners say Ayesha Curry has 'gutted' their value

Former partners say Ayesha Curry has 'gutted' their value

LOS ANGELES — A celebrity branding company on Wednesday sued Ayesha Curry, the food and lifestyle personality and wife of NBA star Stephen Curry, seeking more than $10 million for breach of contract.
Alberta golf industry lobbies to open courses amid COVID-19 pandemic

Alberta golf industry lobbies to open courses amid COVID-19 pandemic

CALGARY — Some golf courses in British Columbia are open or about to open and Alberta golf clubs want to do the same despite the reluctance of provincial health officials to give the green light.