The Sports World Haults As Precautions Are Taken Amid Coronavirus COVID-19 Outbreak

The NBA has suspended the season.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 12, 2020

Sorry all the Kings fan who came out last night to support and had to find out the news so close to game time! That appreciation never goes unnoticed. Just an unfortunate time and bigger issue that need to be handled. Hopefully this ends soon #SacramentoProud

— Harry Giles III (@HGiiizzle) March 12, 2020

David Stern would be proud of Adam Silver & his decision to suspend the rest of the @NBA season. It was the correct call.Keeping everyone safe is priority #1 in times like these. Its a great concern for my generation, be smart and safe. @MSNBC #coronavirus #CoronavirusPandemic

— TheBillRussell (@RealBillRussell) March 12, 2020

Statement from Major League Baseball: pic.twitter.com/0bWS5VTRPu

— MLB (@MLB) March 12, 2020

Giancarlo Stanton a few minutes ago on the cancellation of ST: "It’s unfortunate but I think it’s the proper measure we need to take now given the situation the country’s in and the world’s in. It’s important to know that some things are bigger than baseball, bigger than sports."

— Erik Boland (@eboland11) March 12, 2020

Rhys Hoskins: “Look, this is something that I think we’ll remember for the rest of our lives. It’s something that is kind of stopping the world as we know it.”

— Todd Zolecki (@ToddZolecki) March 12, 2020

The NCAA has canceled the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments and March Madness.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 12, 2020

5 points… We were ready to make a run in the tournament too! Tough break for everyone in the sports community. With that being said, wash your hands. https://t.co/t8QqOJlOmn

— Jordan Ford (@jordan_ford_) March 12, 2020

The NHL pauses the 2019-20 season. pic.twitter.com/bCi776ZFqX

— NHL (@NHL) March 12, 2020

Source on NHL players’ side thinks “best case” would be a 2-3 week suspension, a short continuation of a sub-82-game reg. season and then a truncated playoffs with shorter opening series. But playing into July is an option. Again, one person's informed speculation.

— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) March 12, 2020

Statement from Chairman Ridley:

"Considering the latest information and expert analysis, we have decided at this time to postpone @TheMasters, @anwagolf and @DriveChipPutt National Finals."

Full details at https://t.co/FX2AN1MLsY pic.twitter.com/Z2DjS5TYdG

— The Masters (@TheMasters) March 13, 2020

Breaking: The Boston Marathon has been postponed to Monday, Sept. 14, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced Friday.

This is the first delay to the marathon in its 124-year history. pic.twitter.com/YBBlABiRn3

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 13, 2020

Major League Soccer Suspends Season for 30 Days pic.twitter.com/P0HEPmsnkx

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 12, 2020

Players and managers that have tested positive for coronavirus:

Timo Hubers (Hannover)
Daniele Rugani (Juventus)
Jannes Horn (Hannover)
Manolo Gabbiadini (Sampdoria)
Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
Callum Hudson-Odoi (Chelsea) pic.twitter.com/aixnZptosR

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) March 13, 2020

The Premier League, FA, EFL and WSL have collectively agreed to postpone the professional game in England

Full statement: https://t.co/XcDyzBp4Ol pic.twitter.com/cmYjoY3LRR

— Premier League (@premierleague) March 13, 2020

In the light of developments due to the spread of COVID-19 in Europe and related decisions made by different governments, all UEFA club competitions matches scheduled next week are postponed. #UCL and #UEL quarter-final draws have also been postponed.

Full statement: 👇

— UEFA (@UEFA) March 13, 2020

Effective Immediately – The California Interscholastic Federation ("CIF") has canceled all remaining CIF State Basketball Championship games. Full Details Here: https://t.co/yHtGCLVb0n

— CIF State (@CIFState) March 12, 2020