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NFL star Russell Wilson and NBA hero Steph Curry are paying for TWO MILLION meals and England cricketer Sam Billings is offering to pick up people’s shopping as sports stars rally round during coronavirus crisis

Top athletes often have to be selfish in their pursuit of glory but the coronavirus outbreak has unveiled an altruistic streak in superstars from a variety of sports.

With the illness causing havoc around the globe and disrupting daily life for millions, the likes of Russell Wilson, Sadio Mane, Paul Pogba, and JJ Watt are doing their bit to help the worst affected.

The area of society worst hit by coronavirus is of course healthcare with provisions likely to be stretched to breaking point in the coming weeks.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife have donated a million meals
Sadio Mane spontaneously donated u00a341,000 to help combat coronavirus in Senegal

Mane made the remarkable gesture of donating £41,000 to the Senegal health organisation to help bolster resources in his homeland.