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The text is a transcript of a segment from the show Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, where he talks about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on sports and how some leagues are trying to resume their activities. He argues that bringing sports back too soon and irresponsibly could be dangerous and counterproductive, and he suggests an alternative source of entertainment: a marble racing league that his show is sponsoring, with donations to food banks and the International Rescue Committee. He shows clips of the marble races and promotes them as the sports event of the summer.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the sports industry.
2. Many sports leagues, including the NBA, NHL, and MLB, have suspended or postponed their seasons.
3. The Olympics were postponed to 2021.
4. The pandemic has resulted in significant financial losses for the sports industry, with an estimated $12 billion in lost revenue.
5. Thousands of jobs have been affected, including those of athletes, coaches, and support staff.
6. Some sports leagues, such as the WWE and UFC, have continued to operate despite the pandemic.
7. The WWE has designated certain events as "essential services" to continue operating.
8. The UFC has built a facility on a private island, known as "Fight Island," to host events.
9. Some sports teams, such as the Oklahoma State football team, have expressed a desire to resume play despite the pandemic.
10. Many sports leagues are exploring ways to safely resume play, including the use of "bubble leagues" and regular testing.
11. Anthony Fauci has proposed a plan to resume sports by isolating teams and testing them regularly.
12. The MLB has considered playing an abbreviated season in empty ballparks.
13. The German soccer league has resumed play, but two players have already tested positive for COVID-19.
14. The Marble League, a competitive marble racing league, has gained popularity during the pandemic.
15. The Marble League has struggled financially and was in danger of being cancelled, but has been saved by a new sponsor.
16. The sponsor has committed to donating $5,000 to a food bank in the name of the winner of each event.
17. The overall winner of the Marble League tournament will receive a $20,000 donation to the International Rescue Committee.