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Category: NBA
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Created: Sunday, 13 December 2020 16:54
As the NBA opens training camps and released the preseason schedule in recent days, it has also released a formal 134-page Health and Safety Protocol guide, similar to what was presented by the league and the NBAPA for the Orlando Bubble a few months ago, with the purpose of making very clear what the Covid-19 protocols will be for the new, 2020-2021 season.
There are important differences this season, compared to the Orlando Bubble, which was a complete success, Covid-19 wise. The most important one so far is the fact that there will be no bubble this season, at least not for the regular season, but each team will play home and visit games, 72 in total.
Read more: NBA releases Health and Safety Protocol Guide for 2020-2021 season
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Category: Soccer
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Created: Saturday, 28 November 2020 14:28
The government announced that they are allowing spectators in outdoor sports venues in England starting December 2. Thus, football clubs prepare for fans in the stands.
Ten Premier League teams are in tier two, including West Ham, Everton, Tottenham, and Liverpool. They can have a maximum of 2,000 fans in the venue to watch live games. On the other hand, ten teams are in tier three. They can’t have fans in the stands.
English Football League teams and eight Women’s Super League teams can welcome fans back in their stadiums. However, they haven’t confirmed if they are going to allow fans to watch the games live. At present, there are no teams in tier 1, which allows up to 4,000 fans in the venue.
Football Clubs Prepare for Fans
According to pay per head reports, Arsenal will be the first Premier League team to host fans. They will play against Rapid Vienna at home on December 3. The first Premier League match to have live audiences will be the Manchester United vs. West Ham fixture on December 5. Later that day, Leeds will face Chelsea.
Read more: Football Clubs Prepare for Fans in EFL and Premier League