Football training during Ramadan

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During the current training camp with the Minnesota Vikings, safety Husain Abdullah will be going without food or drink while the sun is out. Takeaway sports contributor, Ibrahim Abdul-Matin, explains the rules of Ramadan and how an athlete might handle the challenges of a grueling workout while fasting.

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