The Latest: Richmond pauses women's hoops due to COVID-19

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

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The Richmond women’s basketball team is pausing all activities after its latest COVID-19 testing results and the requisite contract tracing.

The school says it will not play its next two scheduled games, against St. Francis on Dec. 13 and at Norfolk State on Dec. 17, while following the guidance and protocols of university health officials and the Virginia Department of Health.

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Washington’s NFL team says it is reversing course and banning fans from attending its last two regular-season home games because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The club tweeted Friday that its games against the Seattle Seahawks on Dec. 20 and against the Carolina Panthers on Dec. 27 would be played without spectators.

Washington’s stadium, which is in Landover, Maryland, had been open to limited friends and family for games, then allowing up to 3,000 fans per game starting last month.

But now the club says it “must remain diligent in protecting our staff, players, fans, and the community as the region continues its fight against COVID-19.”

Washington is 5-7 and in contention for the division title in the NFC East.

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