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The generosity of New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski and the foundation established with his brothers will help make the game safer for a Maine youth football league.

Michael Kelley of Keep Me Current says Westbrook Youth Football received a $10,000 grant from the Gronk Nation Youth Foundation to purchase 75 Riddell Speed helmets. 

"Our new Riddell Speed helmets are a big step up from our old helmets, mainly in safety and comfort,” WYF board member Katy Rice said. "With the Speed helmets, we can provide a customized fit to each player's head. Once the helmet is properly fitted, air is added to the helmet to form the helmet padding to the child’s head. The (helmets) also come equipped with a comfort liner to provide comfort and stability. Another big feature is the patented side impact protection."

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Four of the five Gronkowski brothers have played in the NFL, including Rob, 29, with the Patriots since 2010. Glenn, 25, a member of the Patriots practice squad in 2016 and '17, also played in a game for the Buffalo Bills in '16. Dan, 33, played 21 games from 2009-11 as a tight end with the Detroit Lions, Denver Broncos, Patriots and Cleveland Browns. Chris, 31, appeared as fullback in 35 games with the Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts and Broncos from 2010-12. Gordie Jr., 34, didn’t play professional football, but did play pro baseball for six years.

Gronk Nation Youth Foundation provides grants to sports programs, while the Gronkowskis appear at events with selected nonprofit organizations that serve and benefit children, with an emphasis on health, education and fitness.

Rob Gronkowski recently shaved his head as part of a fundraiser for One Misson, a Massachusetts pediatric cancer foundation.

I’ll be so much faster now! Thanks @buzzforkids for the fresh new summer cut! Great day with the kids #7xbuzzee #buzzforkids pic.twitter.com/mUXTunzXWs

— Rob Gronkowski (@RobGronkowski) June 3, 2018

Packers announce fan celebration for 100th season

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The Green Bay Packers will play their centennial season in 2018, and will kick it off with a free "Packers Experience" four-day festival for fans in conjunction with the start of training camp.

The July 26-29 event outside Lambeau Field will include USA Football youth clinics, live music, a replica team locker room, Packers alumni Q&A sessions, photo stations and more. Packers Family Night will follow on Aug. 4.

Here's a look at how Packers uniforms have changed since the team's founding in 1919.

The history of Green Bay Packers uniforms, all the way 🔙 to 1919. #TBT #Packers100 pic.twitter.com/FO89JGcwNv

— Green Bay Packers (@packers) June 7, 2018

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Rival coaches to lead teams at Middle School Bowl Game in Texas

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Andrew McDevitt of NBC2 tells the story of Florida high school coaches PJ Gibbs and Larry Capasso, two friends who'll coach opposing squads at July's U.S. National Team Middle School Bowl Game at The Star in Texas.

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Gibbs is defensive coordinator at Palmetto Ridge High School, while Capasso is freshman coach at Gulf Coast High School nine miles away.

"It’s an unbelievable opportunity to learn from all these guys from all across the country," said Gibbs, who's worked with USA Football for nine years. "It’s an outstanding opportunity to not only represent Palmetto Ridge High School and Collier County public schools, but you get to coach for your country, which is phenomenal."