U.S. Sports Leagues Close Locker Rooms To Public

Major sports leagues, including MLB, NBA, NHL, and MLS, have restricted access to nonessential personnel and reporters due to the COVID-19 outbreak. This decision, made after consulting health experts, aims to minimize health risks for athletes. Press interactions will occur with a 6-foot barrier, and interviews for hockey and soccer will be outside locker rooms. These measures reflect a global effort to curb virus spread.

Which sports leagues have decided to close events to reporters and nonessential personnel due to the coronavirus outbreak?

• The National Basketball Association and the National Football League

• Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League, and Major League Soccer

• Major League Soccer and the National Football League

• Major League Baseball and the National Football League

What prompted the leagues to make the decision to restrict access to events?

• Requests from the athletes

• Pressure from the government

• Consultations with health experts

• A decline in ticket sales

What is the minimum distance required between reporters and team members during interviews in MLB and NBA?

• 6 feet

• 3 feet

• 9 feet

• 12 feet

Where will hockey and soccer interviews be conducted according to the new measures?

• On the field

• In designated areas outside the locker room

• In the stands

• Inside the locker room

What is the primary goal of the measures being taken by sports leagues worldwide?

• To increase ticket sales

• To reduce the spread of the virus

• To enhance media coverage

• To improve athlete performance