Pro sports leagues like the NBA and MLB will restrict locker room access indefinitely to combat coronavirus

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Pro sports leagues like the NBA and MLB will restrict locker room access indefinitely to combat coronavirus
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The NBA, Major League Baseball, the NHL and Major League Soccer released a joint statement saying all team locker rooms and clubhouses will be open to only 'players and essential employees' beginning Tuesday and until further notice

As the coronavirus continues to spread, US professional sports leagues have taken steps to protect athletes and staff.

The NBA, Major League Baseball, the NHL and Major League Soccer released a joint statement Monday saying all team locker rooms and clubhouses will be open to only"players and essential employees" beginning Tuesday and until further notice. "Media access will be maintained in designated locations outside of the locker room and clubhouse setting," the statement read.

LeBron on possibly playing NBA games without any fans in attendance due to coronavirus outbreak. pic.twitter.com/Ee5XMQ40X6 — Bleacher Report March 7, 2020 "If I show up to an arena and there ain't no fans in there, I ain't playing," James said. College basketball players ask NCAA to consider games without fansThe National College Players Association has asked the National Collegiate Athletic Association to consider having its men's and women's basketball tournaments with no crowds in the arenas due to coronavirus fears.

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