New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he's asked major sports teams in the state to plan to reopen their seasons without fans.
"New York state will help those major sports franchises to do just that. Hockey, basketball, baseball, football, whoever can reopen we're a ready, willing and able partner," Cuomo said at a press conference Monday.
He added that games could be televised even without fans in attendance.
The NBA, NHL and MLB continue to mull their options for resuming or starting their seasons amid the coronavirus pandemic. The NHL and NHLPA are reportedly "making progress" on a plan that would allow the 2019–20 season to resume with a 24-team format, while the NBA and NBPA have reportedly formed a working group to discuss strategies for a possible resumption.