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Jets punter Thomas Morstead dedicates his season to ALS awareness in honor of Steve Gleason

Aug. 06, 2024 14:47 PM EDT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Thomas Morstead's punts will do more than just change field position for the New York Jets this season. The veteran punter announced Tuesday he's donating $1,000 for each kick he drops inside the opponent's 20-yard line as part of his Punt for ALS campaign...

Remember the ice bucket challenge? 10 years later, the viral campaign is again fundraising for ALS

Aug. 01, 2024 14:25 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — Dozens of people, including the Massachusetts governor and several sports stars, dumped cold water on themselves at Fenway Park Thursday to mark the 10th anniversary of the ALS ice bucket challenge. The event is part of an effort to renew interest in the viral social...