Wimbledon canceled as major sports events get postponed amid coronavirus outbreak

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'Staying active at home, very important at the moment.' Tennis great Roger Federer offers a 'glimpse' of how he's keeping in shape while self-isolating.

MLB Commissioner Robert D. Manfred spoke with the heads of all 30 teams and they agreeded to adhere to the Center for Disease Control's order that bars gatherings larger than 50 people, the league said in a statement.Cleaning crews work inside of Peoria Stadium on March 12, 2020, in Peoria, Ariz."The clubs remain committed to playing as many games as possible when the season begins," MLB said in a statement.

Augusta National will continue to work with the World Health Organization, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, state and local health officials and local authorities. "It is with regret that we are announcing the cancellation of THE PLAYERS Championship. We have also decided to cancel all PGA TOUR events across all of our Tours in the coming weeks, through the Valero Texas Open," the TourThe decision came hours after PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said at a press conference that tour events would proceed as scheduled, but without fans.

The PGA Tour said it has a protocol in place with its volunteer force and local health officials if a player or individual requests to be tested. Tour personnel can"make that happen and make certain there are resources in place for that situation if it were to intensify," he said. A sign reads 'No Spectators" prior to Yeshiva playing against Worcester Polytechnic Institute during the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Championship - First Round at Goldfarb Gymnasium on at Johns Hopkins University, March 6, 2020, in Baltimore, Md.The move came shortly after the Athletic Coast Conference suspended all games, practices and other activities in NCAA championships.

"This is really disappointing but I took the test after feeling poorly. I will be at work as soon as I’m allowed,” Arteta said in a statement. Gobert jokingly touched all of the press microphones during a news conference Monday, mocking the outbreak after the NBA put new restrictions on media coverage in locker rooms. The 27-year-old player apologized in the post.Gobert said he is in great care and will recover. He advised others to take the outbreak seriously and be cautious.

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