why are there rain delays in certain sports, like baseball, but not football (American or non-American) unless, of course there’s lightning.

Question

why are there rain delays in certain sports, like baseball, but not football (American or non-American) unless, of course there’s lightning.

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Answer 1

Many comments on how baseball is dangerous in the rain esp when the pitcher can no longer control the ball.

There are allowances for American football to stop a game if the officials feel conditions are unsafe. Just rare. I recall a game in Kansas City vs Seattle like 20 years ago that got so much rain (like 2 inches in the first half alone and over 5 for the day) that they paused the game.