The MLB, NHL, and NBA were among the leagues that suspended or delayed games. Little League International announced on Thursday, April 30 that it had canceled its seven World Series tournaments and respective regional qualifying events due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “This is a heartbreaking decision for everyone at Little League International, but more so for those millions of Little Leaguers who have dreamt of one day playing in one of our seven World Series events,” said Stephen D.
Keener, Little League president and CEO in a news release. According to the release, the league had exhausted all of its possible options, concluding that due to the “significant public health uncertainty” that will exist in the near future, as well as