We often talk about sports bringing people together. It’s time for sports to keep people apart. Close the arenas. Play the games before empty seats. Fans usually support their teams; it’s time for teams to look out for the fans. And as COVID-19 spreads, we need somebody to show the rest of us that this is not a political issue. It’s about public health, and keeping a bad situation from getting much worse.
Overreaction? Two days ago, I thought so, too. But sports are a stats-driven enterprise, and so here are two for you:
1. According to The Washington Post, 16 days ago there were 100 cases of COVID-19 in Italy.