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Forbes: How Cancellation Of Summer X Games 2020 Affects Minneapolis, Action Sports Calendar
By Michelle Bruton
In the next domino to fall in the sports world, ESPN on Friday announced that X Games Minneapolis 2020, its flagship summer event, will be canceled due to the continued threat of COVID-19.
In a statement, ESPN said, “Due to the ongoing COVID-19 concerns, X Games Minneapolis 2020 — July 17-19 — has been cancelled. The safety of the athletes, staff and spectators is our top priority, and we will continue to closely monitor the situation for all X Games events.”