Several local sports teams and events have been impacted by recent suspensions or cancellations due to health concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic.
> NCAA tournament/Final Four in Atlanta: The men's and women's basketball tournaments, including the men's Final Four in Atlanta, will be canceled altogether.
> Braves/Major League Baseball: Operations have been suspended with spring training play halted and a delay of at least two weeks to the start to the regular season.
> Atlanta United/Major League Soccer: MLS, which includes Atlanta United, is suspending its games for 30 days.
> Hawks/NBA: Season has been suspending "until further notice" with two players on the Utah Jazz preliminarily testing positive for COVID-19.
> Falcons/NFL: Owners meeting has been cancelled after 'careful consideration and consultation with medical experts'.
> Georgia Bulldogs/SEC: Basketball tournament was cancelled Thursday and the baseball season has been suspended until March 30.
> NASCAR: Fans will not be in attendance for this weekend's activities at Atlanta Motor Speedway, which includes races for all three of NASCAR's touring series.
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