The spread of the global pandemic COVID-19, more commonly known as the coronavirus, has wreaked havoc on the sports world in recent days. The NBA suspended its season Wednesday night and most of the major college basketball tournaments have been cancelled.

Another NCAA update was offered on Thursday. The Southeastern Conference announced it is suspending all regular-season competition until at least March 30.

The SEC tweeted the following:

“ALERT 2: Based on the latest developments and the continued spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Southeastern Conference today announced the suspension of regular season competition for teams in all sports on SEC campuses, as well SEC championship events, until March 30.”

The league is leaving the decision regarding spring football practices to each school.

“As SEC suspends regular-season competitions on campuses until March 30, SEC spring football practices are at the discretion of the individual institutions, per conference spokesman,” USA Today’s Paul Myerberg tweeted.

On Wednesday, the NCAA announced the Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments would still take place but without fans. It released the following statement:

"The NCAA continues to assess the impact of COVID-19 in consultation with public health officials and our COVID-19 advisory panel. Based on their advice and my discussions with the NCAA Board of Governors, I have made the decision to conduct our upcoming championship events, including the Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, with only essential staff and limited family attendance. While I understand how disappointing this is for all fans of our sports, my decision is based on the current understanding of how COVID-19 is progressing in the United States. This decision is in the best interest of public health, including that of coaches, administrators, fans and, most importantly, our student-athletes. We recognize the opportunity to compete in an NCAA national championship is an experience of a lifetime for the students and their families. Today, we will move forward and conduct championships consistent with the current information and will continue to monitor and make adjustments as needed."

The SEC made the decision to cancel its college basketball tournament earlier Thursday.

"Based on the latest developments and the continued spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Southeastern Conference today announced the cancellation of the remainder of the 2020 Men’s Basketball Tournament in Nashville," the SEC announced on Thursday.

"We understand that this decision will be disappointing to our student-athletes and coaches who have been preparing all season to compete in this event as well as viewers at home," said SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. "While this was not an easy decision, the health and well-being of our entire SEC community is of paramount importance.”

The event at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee was set to run through the weekend before the decision was made to call off the tournament.