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  15 players test positive for COVID-19 after reporting to training camp The NHL has released a statement reporting that 15 players tested positive for COVID-19 after reporting to training camp. More than 1,450 total tests were administered to the 250+ players in camp. These tests have all been administered following the start of Phase 2 of the return to play initiative, which began on June 8. © Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports The NHL is going to have to determine how many positive tests for coronavirus would be considered an outbreak, as 15 players tested positive after reporting to training camp. What’s more, 11 additional players have tested positive for coronavirus outside of NHL training camps.

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Social media has become a significant part of the sporting landscape. But few, if any, professional sports match the level of interaction and personal access provided by MMA.

In an individual competition in which nearly every athlete is chasing the same goal of financial success and championship glory, it’s important for fighters to provide insight into their lives in order to connect with fans and gain followings.

Although the life of a fighter often can be mundane and repetitive, there still are moments of interest that take place outside the cage, ring or training room. Here are some of the most interesting of those occurrences from the past week.

Rose Namajunas explains why Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk isn't 'Fight of the Year'

  Rose Namajunas explains why Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk isn't 'Fight of the Year' Unlike most people, doesn't think vs. is the frontrunner for "Fight of the Year." Weili and Jedrzejczyk engaged in a brutal back-and-forth battle at UFC 248 in March, which left Jedrzejczyk with a massive hematoma on her forehead, as both women stood in the middle of the octagon and traded for 25 minutes. Weili retained her title in a narrow decision, but she had to dig deep, with Jedrzejczyk taking her to the brink. While Namajunas (8-4 MMA, 6-3 UFC) acknowledges that both women showed incredible toughness, she disagrees with the criteria of what defines a great fight.

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On the mend

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Animals of Instagram

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Weekly eats

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Best at the break: Naming MMA's midyear award winners for 2020

  Best at the break: Naming MMA's midyear award winners for 2020 We've officially reached the halfway point of 2020, which provides a good excuse to reflect on what's happened so far this year. The MMA world certainly has been a unique ride to follow over the past six months. No sports has gone untouched by the coronavirus pandemic,…The MMA world certainly has been a unique ride to follow over the past six months. No sports has gone untouched by the coronavirus pandemic, but in comparison to others, this world has been able to move along quite successfully. Primarily the UFC, that is.

Children of MMA

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Activities and adventures

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Random leftovers

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Rory MacDonald's advice on business side of MMA: 'You pretty much have to fend for yourself'

  Rory MacDonald's advice on business side of MMA: 'You pretty much have to fend for yourself' knows a good deal about the business side of the fight game. The former Bellator welterweight champion, UFC title challenger, and current PFL fighter has plenty of experience with the outside-the-cage aspect of MMA. MacDonald (21-6-1 MMA) has worked with different major MMA…The former Bellator welterweight champion, UFC title challenger, and current PFL fighter has plenty of experience with the outside-the-cage aspect of MMA. MacDonald (21-6-1 MMA) has worked with different major MMA promotions, dealt with many types of contracts, and has tested his value in the free agent market on twice.

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Social media has become a significant part of the sporting landscape. But few, if any, professional sports match the level of interaction and personal access provided by MMA. In an individual competition in which nearly every athlete is chasing the same goal of…In an individual competition in which nearly every athlete is chasing the same goal of financial success and championship glory, it’s important for fighters to provide insight into their lives in order to connect with fans and gain followings.

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