Tragedy cancels sports activities

by Tracy Timson sports editor

Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001 was a day that will never be forgotten. Our world seemed to come to a halt. Government offices, schools, and even some malls were closed. Traffic was everywhere. Things just stopped.

postpone the 15 games that were scheduled for Tuesday. The decision was made after the attacks in New York and Washington. The decision was made for the safety of people.

was made about Wednesday's games. Selig did however say that decisions would be made accordingly.

forced to postpone their trip to Newfoundland after planes were grounded.

Som~ of Cabrini's athletic activities were canceled. Uniformed players ready for their game turned around and went back to their dorms

"In the interest of security and out of a sense of deep mourning for the national tragedy that has occurred today, all major league games for today have been canceled," stated Bud Selig the commissioner of Baseball. Of course it is understood that in a time like this individuals do or their houses. indeed need a time to mourn.

Major League baseball decided to At the time of press no decision

This tragedy also affected minor league teams who decided to postpone post-season games that were scheduled for today.

Other sports were also affected.

The NFL was trying to decided whether or not the weekend's game should be canceled.

In the golf world, it was decided to postpone the World Golf Championship.

The Toronto Maple Leafs were

As for European football, the union of European Football Association say that their games will go on as scheduled.

These attacks affected everything, even the world of athletics. A tragedy of such leaves the world with a sense of stillness. People are left with the thought of, when will our lives as we know it go back to normal? As of now the world of sports is on hold.