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Wildfire smoke forces postponements and schedule changes in North American sports

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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.

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