4:19 PM PT -- The XFL has joined the 4 other American pro leagues and ended its regular season. Commish Oliver Luck says all players will be paid their base pay and benefits for the 2020 regular season.
Luck says the league is committed to playing in 2021 and beyond.
12:14 PM PT -- Major League Baseball has also announced the suspension of its season ... saying in a statement Thursday the start of the 2020 season will be delayed by at least 2 weeks.
"MLB will announce the effects on the schedule at an appropriate time and will remain flexible as events warrant, with the hope of resuming normal operations as soon as possible," league officials said.