‘We’re canceling stuff for a glorified cold.’ Worst reactions to coronavirus cancellations
Some of us are handling this better than others.
The cancellation of nearly every major sporting event and suspension of professional and collegiate sports for at least the next month out of concern for the COVID-19 outbreak has generally been met with sadness but understanding for the vast majority of sports fans.
The news that the NCAA has canceled March Madness and the rest of spring championship competition annoyed many who accused the organization of overreacting. Many asked why it couldn’t just postpone events and play at a later date once the coronavirus dissipates.
A small faction of fans, however, see a conspiracy and assign nefarious reasons for the cancellations and suspensions.
Former MLB player and Brewer High School alumnus Aubrey Huff, who is no stranger to political controversies, thinks the outbreak is a conspiracy between Democrats and the Chinese government.
This story was originally published March 13, 2020 at 4:15 PM.
