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

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

Atlanta Falcons

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Falcons owner Arthur Blank will pay all hourly employees of the Falcons, his MLS team (Atlanta United) and Mercedes-Benz Stadium that were put out of work by cancellations caused by COVID-19. On March 20, The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation has pledged $5.4 million to organizations in Georgia and Montana for immediate and long-term assistance.