Many Americans didn’t consider the COVID-19 pandemic seriously until the NBA announced that it would be suspending its season. Shortly after, the NCAA canceled its upcoming national championships, including the “March Madness” basketball tournament. American sports fans remained hopeful as the PGA tour commenced their annual Players Championship; only to announce the cancellation of the tournament before the start of the second round.

It feels surreal to be living in a world without sporting events. In the past century, sports have become ingrained into the American culture. Baseball started as America’s most popular sport before being replaced by American football in the 20th century. Nowadays, it’s almost impossible to turn on the TV without at least channel surfing through a broadcast sporting event.

Consider The Masters, a golfing spectacle dating back to 1934. The last time The Masters were canceled was in 1945, the final year of World War II. In reaction to the current pandemic, the Masters have announced a postponement of the tournament. However, considering increasing concerns over COVID-19 and its spread, the Masters will likely be canceled for the first time in 75 years. Although incredibly frustrating, this pandemic serves as a reminder that there are bigger things in life than sports. But just because there are no live sporting events to watch, doesn’t mean that you have to cut out sports entirely.

That being said, I have compiled a list of 15 of the greatest modern sporting events in no specific order to watch in the comfort of your home (free on Youtube). Many of these events are hours long, which will help fight the inescapable boredom that comes with social distancing.