ESPN NBA front office insider Bobby Marks discusses the league’s decision to suspend its season following Rudy Gobert’s COVID-19 diagnosis and the status of the NCAA Tournament (19:38). Sportsnet NHL insider Chris Johnston chimes in on the NHL’s plans to combat COVID-19 (45:58). Brian Burke, former NHL general manager and current Sportsnet analyst, discusses the lingering CBA ramifications associated with a possible stoppage in play (1:05:22). Will Leitch, columnist for MLB.com and founder of Deadspin, opines on other pro leagues’ handling of COVID-19 and how Donovan Mitchell’s diagnosis affects Gobert’s reputation (1:27:49). Dallas Braden, former major league pitcher and co-host of the Starting 9 podcast, discusses the increased risk of COVID-19 transmission in ball-oriented sports and MLB’s lack of urgency in addressing concerns related to coronavirus (1:49:49).

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