Stephanie SandovalTexas, California and New York announced Monday that professional sports can return, but only without fans.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said some professional sports teams can apply to hold events starting May 31.
"That includes pro golf, auto racing, baseball, softball, tennis, football and basketball," Abbott said.
The move is part of the state's reopening plan. However, the state had its highest single-day increase in new coronavirus cases over the weekend. Texas was one of the first states that started reopening.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said professional sports could return in early June.
"Without spectators, and modifications and very prescriptive conditions," Newsom said.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo also said he would like to see professional sports start again, but didn't say when that would happen. He also said games could be televised and that the state is ready to help.
"New York state will help those major sports franchises to do just that," Cuomo said. "Hockey, basketball, baseball, football, whoever can reopen, we're a ready, willing and able partner."
The NBA, NHL and MLB are still weighing their options on how they want to proceed. Several NBA teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets, have reopened their facilities for players to practice on their own.
