President Donald Trump told commissioners of major American sports organizations Saturday that he expects their games, complete with fans in the stands, to return by August or September. That would include, obviously, an on-time start to the NFL season on Sept. 10.
Later, at a news conference, Trump was a little less specific, but no less aspirational.
“I can’t tell you a date, but I think it’s going to be sooner rather than later,” he said.
Meanwhile, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, whose state is home to 40 million people and three NFL franchises, five MLB franchises, four in the NBA and three apiece in the NHL and MLS, was far less confident, particularly with fans in attendance.