The 93rd Scripps National Spelling Bee has been suspended as the coronavirus continues to spread, and organizers are looking at their options for the event whose finals air on ESPN every year. R…
“The suspension includes all in-person events and the live national broadcast the week of May 24,” organizers said in a statement . “If possible, we will work with our local sponsors, spellers, convention partners and ESPN to reschedule the 93rd Scripps National Spelling Bee for later this year.”
Last year’s bee ended in an unprecedented eight-way tie after the remaining contestants competed in 20 rounds of head-to-head competition. It was the first group to share the title since the annual event began in 1925.'Grey's Anatomy', 'Station 19', 'The Good Doctor' Among Medical Shows Donating Supplies Amid Coronavirus Crisis“The Scripps National Spelling Bee is suspending the 2020 national finals in National Harbor, Maryland.
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