The National Lacrosse League has temporarily suspended play for its 13 franchises, including the Georgia Swarm based in Gwinnett County, due to concerns over COVID-19.

The NBA and Major League Soccer have also suspended play over COVID-19 while several major college basketball tournaments, including the SEC in Nashville and ACC in Greensboro, N.C., have cancelled play due to health concerns.

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Kennesaw State guard Simeon Cottle shoots a technical foul shot during the second half of a game against South Florida Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at Kennesaw State University. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC))

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Austin Walters died from an overdose in 2021 after taking a Xanax pill laced with fentanyl, his father said. A new law named after Austin and aimed at preventing deaths from fentanyl has resulted in its first convictions in Georgia, prosecutors said. (Family photo)

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