The Latest: NCAA to distribute $225 million to Division I

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

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The NCAA will distribute $225 million to its Division I members in June'.

That total is $375 million less than had been budgeted this year because the coronavirus outbreak forced the cancellation of the men's basketball tournament.

The NCAA says $50 million of the payout will come from its reserve fund. A $270 million event cancellation insurance policy will be used to pay off a line credit that will cover the remaining distribution.

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Denver Broncos general manager John Elway is donating $50,000 to the Colorado COVID Relief Fund.

Elway's personal donation follows a $500,000 donation by the team.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said in a statement: "Year after year, Coloradans have supported our Denver Broncos, and today I am beyond proud to thank the Denver Broncos for their support of Coloradans in our time of need."

The Broncos also donated 100,000 meals to the Food Bank of the Rockies and jointly hosted a personal protective equipment drive at their stadium last weekend.

Elway said he wanted to support hospital workers, doctors and nurses who are the front line in the coronavirus pandemic. Elway mentioned his son-in-law, who is a doctor in Sacramento, California. "They truly are the warriors," Elway said.

—AP Pro Football Writer Arnie Stapleton reporting from Aurora, Colorado.

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The Green Bay Packers have extended the closure of Lambeau Field through at least April 24 to help minimize the spread of the coronavirus after Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers issued a “safer at home” order through that date.

Packers officials said the closure would continue until that order expires or until a superseding order is issued.

This closure also...

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