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Wimbledon Cancelled For 1st Time Since World War II

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The global coronavirus pandemic continues to take a toll on major sporting events. All England Club officials said on Wednesday that Wimbledon, the famous tennis tournament, will not be played this year, the first time it's been canceled since World War II.

Host Robin Young speaks with Here & Now sports analyst Mike Pesca (@pescami). He hosts the daily podcast The Gist.

This segment aired on April 2, 2020.

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