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XFL Cancels Remainder of 2020 Regular Season Following Coronavirus Outbreak

The XFL will be be canceling its remaining regular-season games in 2020 amid coronavirus concerns, the league announced Thursday.

The move follows a similar path as other major American sports leagues, including the NBA, MLB, NHL and MLS, who all suspended in their operations in the last 24 hours following concerns over the pandemic. The 2020 men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments were also canceled on Thursday.

According to the XFL's official release, "all players will be paid their base pay and benefits for the 2020 regular season. All XFL ticket holders will be issued refunds or credit towards future games.