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Sports world coming to grinding halt and we should be thankful

(Photo: Brian Spurlock, Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports)

It should be among the least of our concerns, but the impact of coronavirus on our sporting world is dizzying.

At least on March 11, it was.

In a matter of one day, this happened:

--The NCAA announced its upcoming championship events, including Division 1 men's and women's basketball tournaments, would be played with only essential staff and limited family allowed to attend.

--Just as the Jazz and Thunder were about to tip off in Oklahoma City, officials paused the proceedings, then directed the teams to their locker rooms.