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How the Los Angeles wildfires affected the sports world, including a postponed game

TOPSHOT - An aerial image shows vehicles driving on the 10 Freeway as smoke covers the city from wildfires including the Eaton Fire and Palisades Fire at sunset over Los Angeles, California on January 8, 2025. At least five people have been killed in wildfires rampaging around Los Angeles, officials said on January 8, with firefighters overwhelmed by the speed and ferocity of multiple blazes. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images) ORIG FILE ID: 2192430772

The devastation from the horrific multiple wildfires in the Los Angeles area continues as firefighters try to fight them.

We're thinking of everyone out there as this all continues to unfold. Of course this has all touched the sports world as well, with at least one game postponed and questions swirling about whether an NFL playoff contest will be moved because of the fires.

Here's a look at how the fires have affected the sports world in one way or another, and we'll update this as the news continues to roll in. Here's a look at the athletes, coaches and games affected:

The Los Angeles Kings and Calgary Flames game was postponed

No word yet on when it will be played.

Kawhi Leonard stepped away from the Los Angeles Clippers after his family was evacuated

Here's what coach Tyronn Lue said about that, via the Associated Press:

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