As the world continues to mourn Kobe Bryant, it becomes essential to examine his long-range impact – not just on the court as a pro athlete – but on youth sports. The superstar athlete was also a driving force in this arena, including involvement in the “Don't Retire, Kid” program designed to keep children active, even in the face of hardship.

The coronavirus, the big, bad bug coming out of Wuhan, in the Hubei Province of China, has been in the news – and even more so since the first U.S. case was diagnosed in Snohomish, Washington. What do we need to know about the virus with more than 400 deaths to its name and can it be avoided, particularly during the indoor sports season?

Maybe someone thinks there aren't enough competitive golf opportunities in the world or chances for viewers at home to watch. Whatever the reason, the Premier Golf League, if it comes about, will add more opportunities to the equation, with 10 events in the U.S. It could, however, hurt pros' (and destinations') relationship with the PGA. Learn more.

Could a Super Bowl or a Pro Bowl be held overseas? With an announcement of games in Mexico (and with Roger Goodell stating that Toronto was “a great city for an NFL team”), the feelers seem to be out for international events. Whether those destinations will want to field their own teams is unknown, as is whether youth football will expand in other countries.

The cycling world enters a new decade under a shroud of uncertainty. The UCI Classic Series, set to launch, has been postponed (with UCI stating the delay will provide time to rebuild). Meanwhile, the Amgen Tour of California (the state's largest annual sports event) has been suspended, citing increasingly challenging conditions. Can cycling move on?

Is MLB, having seen how poorly it is currently being judged in the court of public opinion, now backpedaling on its original plan to slash so many of the popular Minor League Baseball teams? There's some evidence to suggest it, although no announcements have been made. Here's the latest on what has been called “the assault of hometown baseball.”