Only Two NHL Players Test Positive for Covid-19, Cuban Destroys Cruz

Encouraging news as the National Hockey League released its first COVID-19 test results since training camps opened on July 13, and so far only two players have tested positive.  There were plenty of players tested, 800 to be exact. 

There were plenty of players tested, 800 to be exact.  The league said that 2,618 tests were administered.

Both players had self-isolated and are following the protocols set forth by the CDC and Health Canada. The timeline for a return to the team greatly varies if the player was symptomatic or asymptomatic.

Players in Phase 3 are tested on an every other day basis, along with daily checks for fever and symptoms.

NHL games are slated to begin August 1.

Mark Cuban Epic Rant Against Senator Ted Cruz

Dallas Mavs owner Mark Cuban is calling out Republican Texas Senator Ted Cruz.

From TMZ.com:

It all started when a radio talk show host from Texas tweeted at the Dallas Mavericks owner that if any of his players kneel during the national anthem when the season resumes next week, he won't support the team anymore.

Cuban responded -- "Bye" ... adding, "The National Anthem Police in this country are out of control."

"If you want to complain, complain to your boss and ask why they don't play the National Anthem every day before you start work."

That's when Ted Cruz chimed in ... saying, "Really??!? NBA is telling everyone who stands for the flag, who honors our cops and our veterans, to 'piss off'? In Texas, no less? Good luck with that."

Cruz didn't tag Cuban in his tweet -- and Cuban called him out for it ... saying, "Have some balls for once @tedcruz. Speak to me. It's my tweet."

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