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Wildfire smoke forces postponements and schedule changes in North American sports

Wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota has significantly impacted professional sports across North America, leading to game postponements and schedule adjustments. Major League Baseball saw a game between the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies moved up due to air quality concerns, while a Major League Soccer game in Chicago was postponed. Athletes expressed concerns about playing in such conditions, with some suggesting games should be halted if air quality necessitates frequent breaks. AI

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Wildfire smoke forces postponements and schedule changes in North American sports

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press ·

    ‘We shouldn’t be playing the game’: athletes sound off as smoke chokes U.S. sports

    Heavy, pungent wildfire smoke darkened skies in the U.S. from the Great Lakes to parts of the East Coast.