Kicking the can down the road…

We are at the point when the return of sports to our daily lives is anybody’s guess. This goes for medical professionals, government officials, and especially, sports league executives.

Here in the USA, one sport re-opened on May 8th (UFC), with another scheduled to restart on May 17th (NASCAR).
The NBA and NHL are still trying to sort out potential returns for the remainder of their seasons, while MLB and MLS are yet to play even one game in 2020.
As of now, the NFL is planning to start in September, while college football will only be allowed to play if the nation’s college campuses are open.

In Canada, the CFL has already cancelled their 2020 season.

So, yes, we continue to kick the can down the road in fear of the uncertainty circling the COVID-19 pandemic. There are so many unanswered questions that cause this fear. We are also stuck between a rock and a hard place trying to balance health and safety with the mounting concerns of national economies dying on the vine.

Yes, sports can do a lot of good for the world right now. They can create jobs and help stimulate economies. Sports can also help uplift our spirits and give us something else to think about. However, at what cost do we open the flood gates and allow sports to come back, even if played in front of no live fans, just a TV audience?

In my opinion, this is a quandary that has no real, definitive answer. I think that’s why we continue to kick the can down the road.

Stay healthy!

Gunner1953