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ATLANTA -- Falcons owner Arthur Blank announced a $100,000 donation to The Gleason Initiative Foundation, established by former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason as he battles the neurodegenerative disease Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).The donation, via The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, was made public Friday, when Blank and his family hosted an Atlanta-area screening of the film Gleason, which documents Gleasons everyday challenges with the deadly disease.Steve Gleasons story touched me as a father and recent cancer survivor, Blank said. Stories like his bring into focus what is truly important. His story is about a life that was dramatically changed by a disease, and how he has courageously chosen to face it. Its about family and what is most important in life -- more important than any game, any play or any rivalry ever will be.Funds from Blanks donation will be used to help provide innovative communication devices for ALS sufferers.Gleason posted a tweet Friday evening to thank Blank.The Falcons screening of Gleason is one of many that have taken place around the league. At least 20 NFL teams have already held or scheduled screenings, in addition to the league office and NFL Films, and more are expected.NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, Troy Aikman, Ronnie Lott, Brian Urlacher and Marques Colston are among several prominent supporters to host various premieres or screenings.Gleason, 39, became a recognized name on the football field in 2006, when he blocked a punt against the rival Falcons, and the ball was recovered for a touchdown during the first game back in the Superdome post-Hurricane Katrina. Gleasons first-quarter play sparked the Saints to a 23-3 victory.The Week 3 matchup between the Falcons and Saints, which will be on ESPNs Monday Night Football on Sept. 26, marks the 10-year anniversary of the Saints return to the dome following Hurricane Katrina.Earlier Friday, Gleason posted a message about the film on his Twitter account.Blank, who turns 74 next month, had his own health issues when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer last December. Blank took an aggressive approach with surgery and declared himself cancer-free in March.Custom Detroit Tigers Jerseys . The Vikings announced Thursday that Priefer will be one of seven holdovers from the previous staff, along with offensive line coach Jeff Davidson, wide receivers coach George Stewart and others. Norv Turner will mark his 30th year of coaching in the NFL as the offensive co-ordinator, as widely reported for weeks, and George Edwards will be the defensive co-ordinator. Stitched Tigers Jerseys .C. -- Manny Malhotra had two goals and an assist, leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a 6-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. https://www.cheaptigers.com/ . The Celtics closed out their first preseason under Stevens on Wednesday night with a 101-97 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, who rested a lot of their lineup including former Celtics Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce. Detroit Tigers Store . -- Bobby Ryan helped the U. Tigers Jerseys 2019 . -- Tony Stewart is 20 pounds lighter and has a titanium rod in his surgically repaired right leg.NASHVILLE, Tenn. --?Vanderbilt?offensive tackle Andrew Jelks and reserve quarterback Shawn Stankavage are expected to miss the entire season because of injuries.Commodores coach Derek Mason announced after practice Thursday that both players were out for the season. He didnt disclose the nature of their injuries.This is the second straight season injuries have prevented Jelks from playing. He started nine games at right ttackle in 2013 and all 12 games at left tackle in 2014 but hasnt appeared in a game since suffering a leg injury in August 2015.ddddddddddddStankavage also didnt play a down last year as he was limited by an offseason leg injury.Vanderbilt opens its season Sept. 1 when it hosts South Carolina. ' ' '