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On Coronavirus Hold, NBA Players to Host Video Game Tournament

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   With professional sports leagues all over the world on hold because of
   the coronavirus outbreak, stars from the National Basketball
   Association are turning to video games for some competition.

   Kevin Durant leads a roster of 16 active players set to compete
   inanNBA2K20tournament starting Friday.

   Games will be shown on sports television network ESPN, and the winner
   will get to choose a charity to receive a $100,000 donation.

   Other players includeTrae Young, Hassan Whiteside and Donovan Mitchell.

   Durant and Mitchell are among a small group of players who have tested
   positive for the virus.

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