There are benefits to structure, especially when it comes to responding to crises. We’ve seen that challenge come to light with the COVID-19 response, as individual states have made their own plans with varying degrees of success without a ton of structure from the federal government (don’t at me - this isn’t a political statement).
Let’s bring that same concept into sports. The reality is that the governing bodies surrounding different sports, franchises and levels of play are operated differently to the point where some sports are set up for success while others are left to flounder — a fact that is exacerbated by COVID-19.