Virus Outbreak: English-language CPBL broadcasts a ray of hope for sports fans amid coronavirusStaff writer, with CNA, LOS ANGELESAs the COVID-19 pandemic shutters sporting events around the world, English-language broadcasts of Taiwan’s Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) this week provided a lifeline to deprived sports fans, with veteran US sports commentator Keith Olbermann featuring among them. The stands at the Taoyuan International Baseball Stadium are filled with mannequins and cardboard cutouts representing spectators during Friday’s Chinese Professional Baseball League game. Photo: Chen Chih-chu, Taipei TimesHowever, the English-language broadcasts might not extend beyond today. In an interview with Time magazine this week, a CPBL spokesperson said the league was unsure how long the broadcasts would continue. Local media have reported that the league is in talks with international media groups to sell the broadcast rights, which could result in an extension.

Source: Taipei Times April 18, 2020 15:56 UTC