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California Gov. Gavin Newsom says pro sports may open up in his state by early June

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has expressed doubt about when sports would return.

On Monday, he had a statement that provides some hope for sports fans. Newsom said professional sports could return in California by the first week of June, but without fans.

Considering how many teams call California home, that’s significant. It also is big news for the three NFL teams in California that are still hopeful to start their season on time.

Gavin Newsom expresses optimism

Newsom mentioned pro sports possibly opening up in early June, with “modifications and very prescriptive conditions.