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“Some-Bitch”: Papa Kelce Relieved at Taylor Swift’s Alleged Stalker’s Arrest After Threats to Travis Kelce

Ed Kelce, Travis Kelce's father, sent a powerful message after Taylor Swift's Alleged Stalker was arrested.

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Papa Kelce Seemingly Confirms When Taylor Swift Will Join Travis Kelce in Kansas City

Ed Kelce took to reveal that Taylor Swift will join Travis Kelce in Kansas City, during her Eras Tour break.

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift

After Jason Kelce’s Rant on ‘Mango Day’, Wife Kylie Has the Perfect Response to Her Retired NFL Star Husband

On National Mango Day in 2024, Jason Kelce made an epic rant but his wife Kylie gave him the most epic reply in an Instagram story

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Dad Ed Kelce Wants Jason Kelce to Ditch Eagles’ Coaching Job Due to One Big Reason

Eagles' former center Jason Kelce's father Ed Kelce dropped hints why he shouldn't opt for an NFL coaching job.

Jason Kelce with father Ed Kelce

After Tee Higgins’ Contract Limbo, Bengals Owner Mike Brown’s Ja’Marr Chase Comments May Fracture the Locker Room, Claims NFL Expert

NFL expert questions Mike Brown's negotiation tactics after Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase debacle and calls it harmful for the franchise

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Who Is Julian Sayin’s GF? Meet the Lady Love of OSU Quarterback

Julian Sayin's gf, Gabrielle Fowler, posted their pictures on IG story on the purpose of his19th birthday celebration.

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Todd Bowles Tells Baker Mayfield What to Do for Buccaneers’ Super Bowl Glory as Randy Gregory Misses Training Camp

Todd Bowles is aiming for the Super Bowl this season! With Baker Mayfield leading the charge, will they overcome a key pass rush loss?

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From “Cody Rhodes” to “Eminem”, NFL Star Joe Burrow’s New Look Gets Mixed Reactions From Fans

NFL star Joe Burrow gets compared to WWE superstar Cody Rhodes and Eminem by fans online after his new look goes viral

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Dan Quinn Reflects on Super Bowl Win With Russell Wilson’s Seahawks & How It’ll Nurture Commanders’ Players Like Jayden Daniels

Dan Quinn takes us through his thinking process and how he plans to use the defense to ease things for Jayden Daniels in the long run.

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Patriots Legend Reflects on Jacoby Brissett’s ‘Tom Brady Role’ to Protect Drake Maye

Starting QB Jacoby Brissett is expected to mentor Drake Maye into a future Tom Brady. Will this approach work out for the Pats?

Tom Brady, Drake Maye

NY Jets Told to Sack Robert Saleh and Aaron Rodgers and Adopt Texans Playbook to Ditch ‘Dysfunctional Franchise’ Tag, Per Colin Cowherd

New York Jets' present situation is leading them in a dysfunctional scene? Colin Cowherd suggested ways to avoid it, bringing Aaron Rodgers.

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“Daddy Loves You”: Russell Wilson Joined by Aunty Vanessa to Celebrate Son’s Special Day While Mommy Ciara Tours Out of This World

Russell Wilson and his wife celebrating his younger son, Win’s 4th birthday. Late Kobe Bryant’s wife, Vanessa also joined them.

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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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