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The Game Cannot Go On

Events without live spectators don’t change the basic problem: Athletes are vulnerable to the coronavirus too.
Source: USA Today Sports / Reuters

The NBA’s sudden decision to suspend its season until further notice last night after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus was a terrific first step toward acknowledging the inevitable.

Next, the league should just officially cancel the rest of the season. In light of the massive revenue that professional sports makes from TV contracts, the temptation is probably strong to think that the season can be salvaged and that everything will

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