COVID-19 strikes the sports world as numerous players and coaches test positive
March 23, 2020
As the numbers for COVID-19 continue to skyrocket around the world, the virus shows no mercy for anybody, including professional athletes and coaches. The Wire has composed a comprehensive list of players and coaches that have tested positive for COVID-19.
NBA
Current status on 19-20 season: Suspended indefinitely
- Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz
- Donovan Mitchell, Utah Jazz
- Christian Wood, Detroit Pistons
- Marcus Smart, Boston Celtics
- Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets
- Three unnamed Brooklyn Nets players
- Two unnamed Los Angeles Lakers players
- Unnamed Pistons player
- Three unnamed Philadelphia 76ers players
- Unnamed Denver Nuggets player
NHL
Current status on 19-20 season: Suspended indefinitely
- Two unnamed Ottawa Senators players
NFL
Current status on 2020 season: Expected to commence as normal
- Sean Payton, New Orleans Saints head coach
MLB
Current status on 2020 season: Start of season delayed
- No Major league players have tested positive, two minor league players have tested positive
XFL
Current status on 2020 season: Canceled
- Unnamed Seattle Dragons player
Soccer (Serie A, La Liga, Premier League)
La Liga: Season suspended indefinitely
Serie A: Suspended by the Italian government until at least April 3.
Premier League: Suspended until at least end of April
- Daniele Rugani, Juventus, center back
- Mikel Arteta, Arsenal head coach
- Callum Hudson-Odoi, Chelsea, winger
- Numerous Valencia players and staff (La Liga)