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Sports fans finally have some good news.
On Monday afternoon both governors of Texas and California have laid out their plans to allow pro sports to take place in their states in June.
Updates in Texas and California: Governor Greg Abbott says professional sports without fans in the state of Texas can reopen on May 31. Governor Gavin Newsom says professional sports without fans in the state of California can reopen by the first week of June.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) May 18, 2020
Governor Gregg Abbot of Texas announced all sports will be able to take place without spectators in place on May 31st.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says some pro sports can resume on May 31st without in-person fans. This includes pro ⚾️ 🏀 🏈 ⛳️ 🥎 🎾 and 🚗 racing leagues. Now I’m pumped. #KSATsports
— Larry Ramirez (@LRam2) May 18, 2020
Here is Texas Governor Greg Abbott announcing the return of of youth sports camps, little league and pro sports on May 31, 2020 pic.twitter.com/MEopcbhl2l
— Anthony Geronimo (@ATXANT10) May 18, 2020
Governor Gavin Newsom of California said he plans to allow sports to take place in the state in the first week of June.
Gavin Newsom at his presser this afternoon: "Sporting events, pro sports, in that first week or so of June — without spectators and (with) modifications and very prescriptive conditions — can also begin to move forward." Warriors have anticipated a June 1 reopening of facility.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) May 18, 2020
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state could see pro sports return by the first week of June without fans. pic.twitter.com/j4PPg56Yn7
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) May 18, 2020
Now that two of the biggest states in the country have announced they’re going to allow pro sports to be played it’s only a matter of time until the sports leagues start coming back.