Missing live sporting events? That’s understandable, as many leagues and teams have been on hold since March, considering where the world stands with the coronavirus pandemic.
It’s surreal: Did you ever imagine the NCAA men’s basketball tournament would be canceled? Could you envision in any other circumstance, the Olympics postponed by a year?
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In the photos that follow, you’ll see even more wild sights: Players competing in empty stadiums; facial coverings on boxers; temperature checks; athletes training in isolation; and workers in heavy protective gear, sanitizing equipment and arenas.
Despite the fact that many states have loosened coronavirus-related restrictions, the pandemic is still unfolding.
On the bright side for fans everywhere, in the United States, it appears things are looking up when it comes to competition. The MLB and the NBA are now set for returns, both slated for late July.
When it comes to some other sports -- NASCAR, golf, boxing, UFC and horse racing, to name a few -- these have been underway for some time.
We thought we’d take a look around the world to get a glimpse of the action, and what things are looking like in this strange 2020.
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What will the NBA and the MLB look like once the action resumes? Only time will tell.