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

Mar 13, 2020, 12:45 PM

| Updated: 12:45 pm

(Photo by Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images)

BY CHRIS WATKINS

Sactown Sports Mulimedia Content Producer

NBA Suspends Season

After Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for coronavirus COVID-19, as the Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Pelicans were under an hour away from tipping off on ESPN, Adrian Wojnarowski reported the NBA was to suspend the season until further notice.

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

MLB Suspends Opening Day for “at least two weeks”

Right in the middle of MLB Spring Training, as some players are fighting to make Opening Day rosters, Major League Baseball decided to postpone the start of the 2020 season for “at least two weeks” as a precaution of the COVID outbreak.

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

Former Sacramento State Hornet, Rhys Hoskins weighs in on the MLB’s decision to push the start of the season back.

NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tournaments Cancelled

After countless cancelled conference tournaments, and big name schools like Kansas and Duke beginning to pull their athletic programs from all competitions, the NCAA ultimately decided to cancel the 2020 March Madness Tournament.

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

Jordan Ford (Folsom High School) was just 5 points away from being St. Mary’ s All-Time leading scorer before the cancellation of the season.

NHL Pauses Season

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

The Masters

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

The Boston Marathon

The Boston Marathon has been postponed for the first time in its 124 year history. It is the oldest continuously running marathon.

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

MLS Suspends Season For 30 Days

Major League Soccer Suspends Season for 30 Days pic.twitter.com/P0HEPmsnkx
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 12, 2020

English Premier League & UEFA Champions League Postpone Competition After Several Positive Tests of Players and Managers

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

CIF Cancels California State Basketball Championships

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

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