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The sports world has fallen

Where were you when the COVID-19 virus took over the world?

What started off as rumours about games played in empty stadiums has since escalated into an international fallout as nearly every professional sports league has been cancelled or postponed. As the world tries to figure out the COVID-19 pandemic, sports has been put on the sidelines.

The NBA (National Basketball Association) suspended its season following the news of players with positive results for the coronavirus, including Utah Jazz Center Rudy Gobert. Additionally, the NHL (National Hockey League), MLS (Major League Soccer), MLB (Major League Baseball), Champions League and more quickly followed in the NBA’s footsteps.