Oregon’s Governor announced Thursday, May 7, steps to reopen businesses across the State closed due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Governor Kate Brown says the first steps will begin May 15, 2020 but will not include sporting events that attract large crowds. Along with sporting events, concerts and festivals will also be on hold in Oregon through at least September according to the Governor. State Health officials say they are continuing to look at the kind of sporting events that can be played, such as golf and tennis. Non-contact sports. Nationally, Major League Soccer is now allowing teams to conduct voluntary, individual workouts. Some NBA teams are planning a similar approach. NASCAR will begin racing May 17, but without fans in the stands.
