TMZ Sports · May 18, 2020
Targeting June Return for Pro Sports
Gov. Gavin Newsom says pro sports could re-open in California by June 1st ... but there's a serious catch.
The NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and more would all be impacted since every major sport in the state (besides horse racing) is shut down at the moment due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
But Newsom offered a real glimmer of hope on Tuesday.
"Sporting events, pro sports, in that first week or so of June WITHOUT SPECTATORS and modifications and very prescriptive conditions also can begin to move forward,” Newsom said.
The key, Newsom says, is the trend lines in California must continue to hold steady showing a decrease in people testing positive.
If not, the plans could change.