The rapid spread of the coronavirus has caused cancellations and postponements of sporting events and affected sports around the globe. One of the biggest developments to occur since the outbreak in March is that Japan and the International Olympic Committee have decided to postpone the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo until next year.

As of June 17, there have been over 2.1 million confirmed coronavirus in the United States, and more than 116,000 have died due to the virus, according to CDC data. Below is a running list of updates on how COVID-19 has affected and is still affecting the world of sports.

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The NBA has voted to return with a 22-team playoff format

College basketball

Summer Olympics

MLB

The league initially suspended operations, including spring training, on Thursday, March 12. The MLB Players Association and MLB went back and forth negotiating for weeks, but on June 23 a 60-game season was agreed upon by both sides. Games are supposed to start on July 23 or 24.

NHL

Golf

The PGA Tour canceled the Players Championship after the first round

Horse Racing

The Kentucky Derby, which was originally slated to be held on May 2, has been rescheduled to Sept. 5. The Preakness Stakes has been rescheduled from May 16 to Oct. 3 and the Belmont Stakes, for the first time ever, acted as the first leg of the Triple Crown on June 20, contested at a distance of 1 1/8 miles rather than the traditional 1 1/2 miles.

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