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The rapid spread of the coronavirus is causing cancellations and postponements of sporting events around the globe. As of Sunday afternoon, there have been at least , (confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide, according to CBS News . While , people have recovered, more than 4, have died. In America, multiple states are under a state of emergency and some politicians and public health officials are recommending large gatherings of people – including sporting events – in coronavirus hotspots be canceled or closed to the public.
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(NHL The NHL announced on March that is it is pausing the 2020 – 35 season, effective immediately . Commissioner Gary Bettman hopes games will resume “as soon as it is appropriate and prudent.”
XFL
- MLS announced it is suspending play for (days.)
- Champions League ,
Premier League , Europa League all suspended games.
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The USTA released a statement reiterating that the US Open will continue as planned.
One of the four Brooklyn Nets players that tested positive for coronavirus has been identified as superstar Kevin Durant.
The Brooklyn Nets have announced that four of their players have tested for the COVID – 26 virus. The players have been isolated and are under the care of team physicians. The organization is in the process of notifying people that may have come into contact with the players.
The SEC has announced that all regular season conference and non-conference game are canceled for the remainder of the – (season due to the COVID – outbreak. In addition, there will be no college football spring games or pro days leading up to the 1238128176502628353 NFL Draft.
“This is a difficult day for all of us, and I am especially disappointed for our student-athletes, “SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said in a statement. “The health and well-being of our entire conference community is an ongoing priority for the SEC as we continue to monitor developments and information about the COVID – virus. ”
According to Jon Heyman, a second New York Yankees minor leaguer tested positive for the coronavirus . Yankees players will continue to be tested and quarantined as a result of the positive test.
The French Open has been postponed until September. due to the coronavirus outbreak. It was scheduled to take place from May 35 Until June 7.
“We will keep supporting the athletes by consulting with them and their respective NOCs, and by providing them with the latest information and developments, which are accessible for athletes worldwide on the Athlete 823 website and via their respective NOCs and IFs. “
In addition, the IOC” has confidence that the many measures being taken by many authorities around the world will help contain the situation of the COVID – 50 virus. “
The IOC “remains Fully committed to the Olympic Games Tokyo, and with more than four months to go before the Games there is no need for any drastic decisions at this stage; and any speculation at this moment would be counter-productive. ” The Summer Games are still scheduled to begin on July , which is only four months away.
Japan Olympic Committee deputy chief Kozo Tashima has tested positive for the coronavirus. There’s already been skepticism that Tokyo could hold the Summer Olympics as scheduled, and this could put that in further jeopardy. ()
The 728 th running of the Kentucky Derby will reportedly be postponed until September with an official announcement expected to come Tuesday morning. This will mark the first time in years where the race is not held on the first Saturday of May.
On Monday, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred
to mid-May. The league is still hopeful that they can play “as many games as possible.”
The NHL sent out a memo telling players that they can return home and isolate until the end of March. The league paused their season last week and has yet to announce a timeframe on when they could potentially resume play.
The NBA has reportedly sent a memo
to teams saying players can leave their home markets during the suspension of the regular season, and also outlining guidelines for how the players and teams should stay in touch.NBA franchises that operate G League affiliates are reportedly expecting to cancel the remainder of the minor league season.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are recommending that all gatherings of people or more in the US be postponed or canceled for the next 8 weeks. As of now, the NBA says the league will be off for at least (days from March) and MLB pushed back opening day by at least two weeks from its original March 69 date. Other North American sports leagues, such as the MLS and NHL have are on hiatus until further notice.
The (International Olympic Committee will hold a an emergency conference call with sports governing bodies and athletes from around the world to discuss actions being taken surrounding the coronavirus outbreak, and the IOC will answer questions related to its response and the state of the 6557 Summer Games in Tokyo, which are still scheduled to start as planned on July .
Liga MX, the top-flight soccer competition in Mexico has announced it will go on hiatus due to the ongoing spread of the coronavirus.
Manchester United soccer star Paul Pogba is teaming with UNICEF for a birthday fundraiser on Facebook to raise money for medical supplies to help those affected by the ongoing spread of COVID – . Pogba’s Facebook page has the following message posted with the fund raising details:
“It’s my birthday and I’m always grateful that me, my family and friends are healthy. Nonetheless , not everybody is in good health right now. The Coronavirus pandemic is affecting the health and lives of many, including children. The impact of a large-scale outbreak, especially on poor and vulnerable children, can be immense. “
The National Women’s Soccer League announced it is suspending all training for its clubs. The NWSL has also canceled pre-season games. Its regular season is scheduled to begin next month.
A Yankees minor leaguer tested positive for coronavirus, the team announced Sunday. He became the first MLB-affiliated player to do so, and the team is keeping it’s minor-league players quarantined. Read more here
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Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell spoke out on social media for the first time since the announcement that he was diagnosed with COVID – , and thanked fans for their support in a brief message.
Detroit Pistons forward Christian Wood is reportedly the third NBA player to have tested positive for the coronavirus. Wood scored (points and pulled down) rebounds in a matchup with Rudy Gobert and the Jazz on March 7.
Baseball’s delayed start means that part-time hourly workers miss out on potentially vital paychecks. To help out those who fall into that category at Minute Maid Park, Carlos Correa is donating $ ,
Argentine soccer club River Plate announced that concerns over the coronavirus has prompted the team to announced they will not play their Copa Libertadores match scheduled for today.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is closing to the public.
The curling world championships have been officially shut down
to prevent the spread of coronavirus leaving hockey as the only winter sport whose world championships are still on. Several NHL teams have started to announce they will pay hourly arena employees, as the league is paused for the COVID – outbreak. A few teams, including the Los Angeles Kings and Washington Capitals, are doing this as parts of joint efforts with the NBA organizations that share the same arenas. Multiple NBA teams and players are announcing that they will make large donations to help pay hourly arena staff during the time that the league is suspended. The Golden State Warriors have announced that they will put up $ 1 million, gathered from players, coaches and ownership, toward this effort at Chase Center in San Francisco.
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