Sports are seen as an interesting way to keep the public entertained. Although as of late this has not been the case when it comes to sports. The main reason for this is because of the newly found virus named the Coronavirus or COVID-19, this virus has been affecting all sports not just one. While the virus was first detected in NBA player Rudy Gobert it has spread to sports such as football, soccer etc. The only sports that were able to be continued because of the virus are non team sports such as UFC and Wrestling. Even though these sports are still going on there is still a catch to the situation. There is a policy that does not allow any fans in attendance at either of these sporting events. This was an option for professional basketball (NBA) but the players refused to play without the fans. As for football, the NFL season has ended but a new league named the XFL was in progress. This league was founded in 2018 and in their first year playing in 2020 they were forced to shut down. They were also forced to lay off most employees and players leaving some people jobless and income less. While sports were taking a toll on the lack of income that would not be received. Players and fans alike are still wondering when the sports world will start back. The first mainstream sport that is set to start back soon is basketball while it is unclear if they will play with no fans or a limited number of fans. The NBA is set to return and try to start play of its playoffs by the middle of May. However other sports such as American football, soccer, baseball etc , have not yet expressed a timetable of return. Although these sports are expected to return around the start of their normal seasons except for the exception of summer and spring sports. Not only has the virus affected American sports but it also caused for the Olympics to be postponed for the first time since the mid 1940’s. While this virus is affecting the timing of sports, athletes around the world are forced to practice wherever is available. So in summary, I believe that sports will return within the next couple of months but with a couple of outlying adjustments.
Sources
https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/28871525/coronavirus-cancellations-reactions-sports
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