General view of Old Trafford after Manchester United's Premier League match against Brentford at the Brentford Community Stadium was postponed due to a number of positive coronavirus tests among players and staff in Manchester, Britain, on Dec. 14, 2021. (Jason Cairnduff/Action Images via Reuters/
World sport was again hit by COVID-19 infections on Thursday with soccer and rugby matches called off, a cricket series canceled, and holiday action in North America under threat.
A wave of new infections, driven by the new Omicron variant of COVID-19, suggested more postponements and cancellations will follow as sporting codes warily await the impact.
