The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The Toronto Raptors won’t have fans at home games in Tampa, Florida, until at least Feb.
5.Vinik Sports Group, which owns the Tampa Bay Lightning and Amalie Arena, announced Saturday the organization wouldn’t admit fans because coronavirus cases in the area have “risen sharply.”Florida reported nearly 20,000 new cases on Friday as the pandemic surges there.
The state has recorded more than 1.4 million cases since the pandemic began. “We are not comfortable bringing large numbers of fans indoors to watch hockey or basketball right now,” said Steve Griggs, CEO for Vinik Sports Group and the Lightning.