Arizona and Florida look ready to ruin sports for all of us right now.
The first two states that okayed youth and pro sports are now the two suffering perhaps the worst COVID-19 outbreaks in the country — with dire consequences. No matter how wealthy or well-protected pro athletes are, the coronavirus is teaching us that no one is excluded from the risk of infection. As Arizona catapults toward what could be an ugly situation in hospitals unless the community and local leaders do their part to quell the spread, athletes are falling victim, too.
A staff member for the Arizona Coyotes tested positive last weekend, and centerman Brad Richardson said he came in direct contact with the individual.