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CP NewsAlert: March Madness games to be played without fans

INDIANAPOLIS — NCAA President Mark Emmert says NCAA Division I basketball tournament games will be played without fans in the arenas because of concerns about the spread of COVID-19.

Emmert said in a statement Wednesday he made the decision to conduct both the men's and women's tournaments, which begin next week, with only essential staff and limited family in attendance.

More coming.

The Canadian Press


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