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“I’m So Sorry”: Emotional Pete Carroll Chokes Up Mid-Conference Reminiscing the Bond With His Coaches

Pete Carroll appeared in the presser after parting ways with the Seattle Seahawks as he got emotional and expressed gratitude to the team.

NFL: Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons

“Chased the GOAT Away”: Deion Sanders Holds Up Mirrors for College Football After ‘GOAT’ Nick Saban’s Retirement

What message did Deion Sanders write for Nick Saban as the Alabama Crimson Tide's HC retired from the sport earlier today?

Deion Sanders, Nick Saban

Shedeur Sanders Drops a Cryptic Tweet Aimed at Alabama As Nick Saban’s Retirement Could Prove Fruitful for Deion Sanders’ Colorado

Shedeur Sanders drops a four-worded hint to the Alabama players as the reports emerge of Nick Saban retiring from the role.

Shedeur Sanders & Nick Saban

“We Just Want To Talk”: Pat McAfee Breaks Silence Following Aaron Rodgers – Jimmy Kimmel On-Air Comments

After Aaron Rodgers' Tuesday denial of comments on Jimmy Kimmel, Pat McAfee broke his silence on the ongoing controversy with a major update.

Aaron Rodgers, Pat McAfee, Jimmy Kimmel

Gayle King Rattles Charles Barkley on Live TV After Interrupting Rant on Aaron Rodgers’ ‘Dangerous’ Slander

Gayle King provokes big words from Charles Barkley as the NBA legend gives a stern warning to a NFL superstar on live TV.

Aaron Rodgers – Charles Barkley

NFL Head Coach Tracker: Justin Field’s Resurgence Saves Matt Eberflus His Job, Chicago Decides to Stick To HC Post Long Deliberations

Matt Eberflus will continue as the Bears HC despite a 7-10, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Here's why.

Chicago Bears’ defensive coach Alan Williams

NFL News: Why Pat McAfee and Aaron Rodgers Parted Ways for 2023–24 Football Season?

Pat McAfee dropped a bombshell on 'The Pat McAfee Show' as Aaron Rodgers exits abruptly. Candid admissions and loud exits unfold.

Aaron Rodgers Pat McAfee Jimmy Kimmel Imago

“Needs Jim Harbaugh to Leave for the NFL”: Michigan HC’s Departure Deemed Critical to Save Another HC’s Job

Jim Harbaugh, the coach for the Michigan Wolverines, should aim to leave for the NFL as it could jeopardize Ryan Day's future with Ohio

NCAA Football: Rose Bowl Coaches Press Conference

NFL Playoffs 2024: Here Are 5 Key Matchups as Matthew Stafford & Jared Goff Prep To Take On Their Former Teams

The NFL playoffs 2024 are knocking on our doors. Before the game starts, find out the top 5 matchups that shouldn't be missed.

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Post Bob Meyers Hire, Commanders Eye a New Director of Football Prior to HC

The Commanders' dynasty is in the middle of uncertainty. Amid that, owner Josh Harris wants a new President to help him with a future coach.

Ron Rivera

“We Couldn’t Get a Deal Done”: Broncos Front Office Reveals They Approached Russell Wilson’s Agent During Bi-Week for Mediation

Russell Wilson's fate is still in limbo. The defensive front office strategy unfolds like a quarterback sneak, keeping fans guessing!

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“F**k It I’m Rich. Let’s Do It”: Antonio Brown Celebrates His Baby Mama’s Pregnancy in Controversial Fashion

Antonio Brown, the former WR for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, announces that he is expecting his 7th child in a highly controversial way

Antonio Brown

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History

In August 1920, representatives from four states: Akron, Canton, Cleveland, and Dayton, held a meeting and formed the American Professional Football Conference (APFC) to improve footballing standards in the country. A month later, they formed the American Professional Football Association (APFA) and played a league with 14 teams. In 1922, they changed the name to the National Football League (NFL).

In 1960, a new professional league, the American Football League (AFL) started as a competition against the NFL. After six years, in 1966, the two leagues announced a merger that would take effect in 1970. During the four years between the announcement and the actual merger, the leagues started playing a Championship game which was called The Super Bowl. Since then, the two leagues have been recognized as two separate conferences within the same league, the NFL.

Participating teams

There are 32 teams in the NFL divided equally into two conferences: National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). Each conference is further divided into 4 divisions: East, North, South, and West, with each division containing four teams.

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