© 2025 Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Public Media from Michigan State University
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Current Sports | March 11, 2020 | Empty Stadiums? The Coronavirus And Its Impact On The Sports World

Flickr / Creative Commons

Coronavirus; Tom Izzo; CDC; NCAA; NBA; NHL; MLS; Alec Reo; Connor Matthes

The coronavirus has officially been listed as a "pandemic" as of Wednesday morning from the World Health Organization. On this episode of Current Sports with Al Martin, Al and Engineer Alec Reo talk about the coronavirus and its  impact on the sports world ranging from a shortage of hockey sticks for the National Hockey League to the European Soccer's Premier League canceling games to prevent the spread of the virus. Also, what kind of impact will the virus have on the NCAA Tournament? Al and Alec speculate on the potential changes to watching sports and everyday life. 

Episode 1610

Related Content
Support Local Journalism in Mid-Michigan

WKAR delivers fact-based, independent journalism—free and accessible to all. No paywalls, no corporate influence—just trusted reporting that keeps our community informed. Your support makes this possible. Donate today.