The Latest: NHL's Predators get OK for more fans in playoffs

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

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The Nashville Predators have reached an agreement that will allow for a crowd of 12,135 inside Bridgestone Arena for home games played during the upcoming Stanley Cup playoffs.

The Predators will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round, and all home games will see approximately 70% of Bridgestone Arena’s 17,159 seats filled.

The NHL has allowed the capacity increase based on a calibration of outside air flow requirements used uniformly throughout the league to determine venue capacities for the playoffs. To meet this requirement, Bridgestone Arena will supplement its existing HVAC system with three additional air conditioning units.

Additionally, in accordance with the city’s updated guidelines, future non-hockey events will be permitted to operate at full capacity.

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Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy will participate virtually in the team’s rookie minicamp this weekend rather than in person because a close contact tested positive for COVID-19.

Nagy will not be on the field when prized quarterback Justin Fields and the team’s other rookies get to work on Friday. They are also scheduled to practice Saturday and Sunday.

Nagy will be able to observe remotely and communicate with coaches. He will also be able to lead team meetings, which are conducted via Zoom.

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As coronavirus restrictions ease in the nation’s capital, the Washington city government says sports stadiums can have spectators at full capacity as of June 11.

That will allow the Washington Nationals to let about 40,000 fans into its home games.

The Major League Baseball team said Monday it was granted a waiver by the city to expand its ticket distribution at...

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