Italy suspends all domestic sport competitions in bid to curb coronavirus
Source: CNN
(CNN)All domestic sport in Italy has been suspended as the novel coronavirus outbreak shows no signs of abating.
The country's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced new measures to curb the spread of the virus Monday, with a sporting ban put in place until April 3.
Italian clubs in UEFA competitions -- such as Juventus' Champions League tie against Lyon -- are still eligible to be play matches behind closed doors, as are international friendlies involving Italy.
Sporting facilities can also be used for training in a closed door capacity by professional athletes or non-professionals recognized by the country's Olympic committee.
Italy is under lockdown as the spread of the virus intensifies, with all public gatherings banned, schools shut and public services suspended.
Read more: https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/10/sport/italy-sport-coronavirus-spt-intl/index.html
There's goes Baseball's opening day here in the US.
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