The NBA has suspended its season “until further notice” after a player with the Utah Jazz reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus on Wednesday.
The move came after the league’s owners were considering playing games without fans in arenas.
Meantime, Toronto Raptors players have reportedly been told to self-quarantine because they recently played against the Jazz.
Five teams in total have been told to self-quarantine.
The NHL has announced it will not immediately suspend their season right now, saying in a statement they will continue to consult with medical experts and evaluate the options.
The league said it will make a further statement today (Thursday).
The Columbus Blue Jackets and San Jose Sharks will play in empty arenas.
The Blue Jackets decision impacts all of their remaining home games while the Sharks move impacts only their March home contests.
Other cancellations
-The World Figure Skating Championships scheduled for next week in Montreal.
-Attendance restrictions on large events in Washington State is forcing the Seattle Mariners baseball team to find alternative places to start the season. The ban impacts the Mariners season opener against Texas and a three-game set with the Twins.
-Two Western Hockey League teams are also impacted by the ban and the Everett Silvertips and Seattle Thunderbirds are reviewing their options.
-XFL’s Seattle franchise will play its game this Sunday, but in an empty stadium.
-NCAA will limit attendance to essential staff and family members only to games in this month’s basketball championships.
