With all four major American sports leagues currently on hiatus due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, esports is poised to break into mainstream in a way that it has never been able to before. With the NBA, NHL, MLB and NFL all currently inactive, virtual sports tournaments now stand alone in a vacant market, and organizations are taking advantage as dealmaking heats up and marquee broadcast networks welcome live competitive content.
Major League Baseball Delays Opening Day By At Least Two Weeks On Coronavirus Fears
12.03.2020 - 23:13 / deadline.com
By Jill Goldsmith
Major League Baseball has delayed opening day by at least two weeks and canceled spring training games as of 4 pm ET today in response to the emergency situated created by the coronavirus pandemic.
Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr. made the decision after a call with the league’s 30 clubs and a consultation with the Major League Baseball Players Association. MLB said it will continue to evaluate ongoing events and effects on 2020 scheduling.
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hollywoodreporter.com
29.03.2020 / 06:39
Hollywood Flashback: Major League Baseball Staged a Crowdless Game in 2015
Five years ago, the 133-year-old record for fewest paying fans at a Major League Baseball game was broken. It had been set in 1882, when only six people watched the Worcester Ruby Legs of Massachusetts host the Troy Trojans of Alabama.
billboard.com
24.03.2020 / 22:31
Dolly Parton's Dollywood Delays Opening Due to Coronavirus
On Tuesday (March 24), Dolly Parton's Dollywood announced it's delaying the Pigeon Forge, Tenn.-based theme park's seasonal opening and suspending all operations at the DreamMore Resort and Spa indefinitely due to the coronavirus crisis. Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Cabins remain open at this time.
deadline.com
19.03.2020 / 22:19
Daniel Dae Kim Reveals Positive Coronavirus Test: “Ready For A Fight? I Am”
By Erik Pedersen
justjared.com
19.03.2020 / 21:41
Hawaii Five-0's Daniel Dae Kim Diagnosed with Coronavirus
Hawaii Five-0 and Lost actor Daniel Dae Kim has been diagnosed with Coronavirus aka COVID-19.
deadline.com
18.03.2020 / 05:03
Musicians Local 47 Offers Emergency Aid To Members Who Lost Gigs To Coronavirus Shutdown
By David Robb
deadline.com
17.03.2020 / 17:03
Major Soccer Tournament Euro 2020 Postponed Until 2021 Over Coronavirus Fears
By Tom Grater
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17.03.2020 / 17:03
Pregnant Katy Perry Is Being ‘More Cautious’ Amid Orlando Bloom Coronavirus Fears
Last week Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry got ever so slightly ahead of the curve and decided to “self-quarantine” amid fears of the coronavirus.
etonline.com
12.03.2020 / 20:25
Major League Soccer Suspends Season Due to Coronavirus Concerns; U.S. Soccer Cancels Friendlies
Major League Soccer is the latest professional North American sports league to suspend its season over coronavirus concerns. The league has put the season on hold for 30 days, effective immediately, MLS announced in a press release on Thursday.
justjared.com
12.03.2020 / 19:51
Major League Soccer Suspends Season Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
MLS is suspending the season for 30 days amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
deadline.com
12.03.2020 / 18:55
Major League Soccer Suspends Season For 30 Days Amid Coronavirus Threat
By Patrick Hipes
breakingnews.ie
12.03.2020 / 02:11
Major LGBTQ awards show cancelled due to coronavirus fears
A major LGBTQ awards show set to take place in New York next week has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, organisers said.