I’d like to think that I am an eternal optimist, but I’m also a realist, and the likelihood of any sports league restarting any time soon is dwindling with each passing day because of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
In fact, I don’t think the NHL or NBA will be able to end their seasons the way they want to, by presenting their champions with the Stanley Cup and Larry O’Brien Trophy.
It’s early April, and so there is no question that both leagues could launch into the playoffs in a couple of weeks — or even next month — but does anyone believe the COVID-19 crisis will be over by then?
Despite physical distancing measures, people working from home, and the closure of non-essential businesses, we are still waiting for the outbreak to hit its