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Morning sports update: Bill Belichick compared Cam Newton to lacrosse player Myles Jones

The full impact of the coronavirus pandemic continues to be felt across the sports world. On Monday, it was learned that 14 players and coaches with the Miami Marlins tested positive for COVID-19, resulting in multiple baseball games being canceled.

And between Monday night and Tuesday morning, five Patriots platers — including tackle Marcus Cannon and linebacker Dont’a Hightower — have reportedly opted out of the 2020 NFL season.

Yet sports leagues have continued to press forward, with the Red Sox losing to the Mets on Monday, 7-4.