Athletes, team owners get put money and muscle behind coronavirus fight

Many athletes and team owners are joining in the fight against COVID-19.

Zion Williamson

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New Orleans Pelican Zion Williamson pledged on March 13 to cover the salaries of all workers at the Smoothie King Center, his home stadium, for 30 days. “This is a small way for me to express my support and appreciation for these wonderful people who have been so great to me and my teammates, and hopefully we can all join together to relieve some of the stress and hardship caused by this national health crisis,” he wrote on Instagram.