NFL said Wednesday that the league is keeping tabs on the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area with respect to Monday's NFC wild-card game involving the Minnesota Vikings and host Rams in Inglewood, Calif.A contingency plan is in place for the contest. The game would be played in Glendale, Ariz., if the location needs to be changed.'The NFL 's priority is the safety of the Los Angeles community,' the league said in a statement.
'We are grateful for the tireless efforts of the first responders. Our hearts are with Los Angeles and everyone affected by the fires.'We will continue to closely monitor developments in the area and will remain in contact with public officials, both clubs and the NFLPA.'The Los Angeles Chargers train in El Segundo, located about 23 miles south of Pacific Palisades. The team held a shorter practice Wednesday due to the poor air quality.The Chargers will play an AFC wild-card game on the road Saturday against the Houston Texans.Meanwhile, the NHL postponed the scheduled Wednesday game pitting the visiting Calgary Flames against the Los Angeles Kings. A makeup date was not announced.'The thoughts of the entire NHL family are with the Kings, hockey fans and the people of the Los Angeles area during this difficult time,' the NHL said in a statement.The Charlotte Hornets flew west on Wednesday for scheduled NBA games against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday and Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday.'We are in communication with the Lakers and Hornets and continue to closely monitor the situation to determine if any scheduling adjustments are necessary related to tomorrow night's game,' NBA spokesman Mike Bass said.Clippers star Kawhi Leonard stepped away from the team to be with family members who were forced to evacuate due to the wildfires raging through the Los Angeles area.Clippers coach Ty Lue said of Leonard before the team's Wednesday game at Denver, 'Going back, checking on his family and kids, making sure they're well',
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