Bills warn of possibility fans could be shut out

The Buffalo Bills have advised season ticket holders there is a chance games may be played without fans this season because of the coronavirus pandemic.

With that in mind, the team began emailing season ticket holders on Tuesday to give them the chance to opt out of their commitment for this season, with an option to return for the 2021 season. They would maintain their account seniority and seat location.

The Bills said they are working with the NFL and state and local governments to establish policies and procedures to create and maintain the safest possible environment for spectators at New Era Field.

The team said there also is a chance that seating capacity might be altered this season. The team will not be charging season tickets holders or taking any additional payments until plans are set.

The Raiders have not decided yet on how they will compensate seasonticket holders if no fans are allowed in Allegiant Stadium this season.

NHL: The Golden Knights signed goaltender prospect Jiri Patera to a three-year, entry level contract Tuesday. The 21-year-old Patera was drafted by the Knights in the sixth round in 2017. He was named the Western Hockey League’s Eastern Conference goaltender of the year in April.

PGA: Former UNLV golfer Chad Campbell is the sixth player to test positive for the coronavirus as the

PGA Tour enters its fourth week of the restart. Three players on the

Korn Ferry Tour in Colorado have also tested positive: Brandon Wu, Taylor Montgomery and Jonathan Hodge. They are the first Korn Ferry Tour players to test positive at a tournament site.