The Latest: United Soccer League has 9 positive COVID tests

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

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The United Soccer League says 1,293 tests were given to players and club staff from the 35 championship clubs, with nine individuals testing positive from two clubs.

The USL also confirmed Tuesday that 458 tests were administered to players and club staff from the 11 League One clubs between July 27 and Aug. 3, with five individuals testing positive from one team.

Those who tested positive self-isolated in line with the guidelines provided by the USL. Only those who tested negative are permitted to enter training facilities. Anyone identified via contact tracing will also be quarantined and tested.

The league said it will announce COVID-19 test results on a weekly basis for the rest of the season, but no specific details as to clubs or individuals will be provided.

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The LPGA Tour has confirmed the 2020 Buick LPGA Shanghai has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.

China’s government last month announced all international sports events in the country would be canceled until the end of the year, and organizers of the Oct. 15-18 women’s golf tournament made the cancellation official in a statement Wednesday citing “the current health concerns and significant travel restrictions put in place due to the COVID-19.”

The LPGA plans to return next year to the Qizhong Garden Golf Club in Shanghai.

PGA events, men’s and women’s tennis tournaments, cycling and a Formula One Grand Prix are among the events that have already been canceled.

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Massachusetts is the latest school from the Football Bowl Subdivision, college football’s highest level, to cancel its fall season.

UMass is an independent in football and its decision affects only that sport. Most of UMass’...