NBA and Other U.S. Sports Leagues Inch Toward a Return to Playing Games
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variety.comBy Eben Novy-Williams After two months of speculation, negotiation and doomsday planning, it appears that major sports will be back this summer.
Owners in the NBA, whose shutdown on March 11 was a turning point for the entire industry, are voting Thursday on a proposal to host 22 teams in Orlando for a modified regular season and playoffs.
The NHL has unveiled plans for a 24-team playoff, and the MLB is negotiating with players on a possible July return. Meantime the NFL, the most visible and valuable U.S.
sports league, is re-opening facilities and planning to play in front of fans this fall. The possible returns are the result of many developments, including increased virus testing, but the motivation is clear.
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