Stop Playing the Hypothetical Game

Sports has taken a backseat to real life. It is not because of a natural disaster or going to war like in the past. But, sports has taken a backseat to an invisible enemy known as coronavirus.

I am not going to play the what if game. There is so much unknown about this virus that has shutdown live entertainment. What annoys me so much is these insiders on sports networks who continue to drive a narrative about when sports will resume. Personally it feels like they are ignoring what is happening outside of their sports bubble.

The NFL is praying to the heavens that they start on time. Baseball is trying to get the fairy godmother to make the sport relevant again. If you have not heard, MLB wants to have teams play games in Arizona and Florida but players cannot see their families for four months. That idea has gotten some notable push back from players. Flying to Mars is more reasonable then putting players at risk for entertainment.

The NHL is trying to have playoffs in cities that are least effected by the virus. However, they have had five players test positive for COVID-19. I think we should be worried about how they are doing instead of trying to award the Stanley Cup in August.

The NBA who started the cancellation of sporting events worldwide is trying to have the playoffs go into August. But, there is so many hurdles that stand in front of that Hail Mary idea from happening. Will players be tentative to play with or againest players who have tested positive like Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell.

The Olympics have been postponed and golf has a loaded fall schedule that includes three of their biggest tournaments happening including The Masters. It gives us something to look forward to.

While we try to flatten the curve and stay six feet apart, sports networks need to stop playing the hypothetical game. We are all hurting for new sports content. But, maybe it is time to honor the healthcare workers who are putting their lives on the line to save those in need. Maybe help connect them with their favorite athlete or team.

2020 was poised to be one of the greatest sporting years on record. Now it has faded into an unknown black hole. If there are no sporting events for the rest of the year then it will be fine. Because eventually we will all go back to filling out brackets and watching Stephen A. Smith lose his mind about LeBron. Now it is time to cheer for a vaccine to hit a walk off home run. That will be our greatest sporting moment this year.