The Latest: Michigan AD Warde Manuel takes voluntary pay cut

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

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University of Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel has volunteered to reduce his salary by 5 percent.

School president Mark S. Schlissel announced the cost-saving move as part of the institution’s plan to cut costs due to the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Schlissel says the school may have to endure losses as much as $1 billion through 2020.

Manuel, who was hired four years ago, had a $990,000 salary in 2019.

Schlissel says he decided to cut his salary as school president by 10 percent for the rest of the year, starting on May 1.

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The Memphis Grizzlies are buying lunch each day this week for workers at a COVID-19 testing site.

The Grizzlies are feeding approximately 50 workers each day through Saturday at the Tiger Lane testing facility outside the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium at the Memphis Fairgrounds.

Coach Taylor Jenkins is providing lunch Thursday, and coaches for the Grizzlies and the G League Memphis Hustle have Tuesday. Forward Jaren Jackson Jr. has covered two days, while the Grizzlies are picking up the other two.

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The Green Bay Packers have distributed the first round of Milwaukee grants to 16 nonprofit organizations as part of the Packers Give Back COVID-19 Community Relief Fund.

Packers officials say $500,000 in grant money has been established for organizations supporting Milwaukee County residents dealing with the effects of the pandemic. Future grants through the fund will be announced later.

The grants given so far are designed to address hunger concerns, human services, health and wellness plus assistance to domestic violence victims and help for the elderly and the homeless.

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