Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Fauci: US Pro Football Will Have to 'Play It by Ear' Kenneth Schwartz The National Football League has announced its 2020 schedule and is already touting some matchups as "must-see" contests between Super Bowl contenders. But the country's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, is cautioning sports-hungry fans not to be overly eager. "The virus will make the decision for us," Fauci told NBC-TV sports. "I think it's feasible that negative testing players could play to an empty stadium." .