Will return of sports in Charlotte require venue changes?

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With talk ramping up about easing the stay-at-home orders aimed at containing the Covid-19 pandemic, so is speculation about when live sports might return — and what changes might be required in the long run.

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That could include renovations for some venues, according to a report from CNBC, such as taking out seats to allow for social distancing.

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The first of the Queen City’s pro-sports teams likely to return to the field would be the Charlotte Knights. NASCAR, too, could return soon.

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