coronavirus sports

Michigan high school winter sports will start on time in November. Face coverings are required for athletes practicing and competing in basketball, competitive cheer, ice hockey and wrestling, the Michigan High School Athletic Association said Friday. They are not required for athletes in bowling, gymnastics, skiing and swimming unless the players are on the sideline and not actively participating. Sport-specific…

There’s been plenty of discussion surrounding high school and college sports during the coronavirus pandemic and what should and should not be allowed. Dr. Nikhil Verma, director of sports medicine at Midwest Orthopedics at Rush, talks about the risks associated with school sports and the virus.