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Coronavirus in Sports: The UFC's Defiance, Schedule Changes and More Updates

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to cause the cancellations and postponements of sporting events around the world, SI staff members will be sharing periodic updates on the impact, from smaller stories or social media moments that may have gotten lost in the news cycle, to insider info on bigger headlines. Check back each day for dispatches and conversations from SI writers and editors.

Where are we today?

Jon Wertheim: Another news cycle, another batch of generally grim sports news. The NFL Draft is still on for April 23 in Las Vegas; but like last night’s Democratic debate, it will not be open to the public.