Smoke from Canadian Wildfires Disrupts Sports in U.S. Northeast

Overview

• MLB postponed games in New York and Philadelphia while National Women's Soccer League and WNBA also called off games.
• NYRA canceled live racing at Belmont Park in New York.
• The MLB Washington Nationals postponed their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Washington, D.C.
• Air quality reached hazardous levels in some areas due to smoke from Canadian wildfires wafting into the U.S.
• The poor air quality and hazardous conditions are expected to persist into the weekend, threatening more disruptions.