Tuesday Headlines: Battling COVID-19 Edition

Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty ImagesWith COVID-19 wreaking havoc throughout sports, the CDC has cut isolation restrictions for Americans who catch the virus from 10 to five days and shortened the time that close contacts need to quarantine.

This could be a game-changer for sports leagues both collegiate and professional, as the original 10-day window effectively knocked out players, and sometimes entire teams, for nearly two whole weeks.

Now, it’s possible for a player to test positive for the virus and return to action within a week.

Obviously, the most important thing is the safety and health of everyone involved. Here’s to hoping these new guidelines prioritize that while giving various sports…