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After Being Glorified by Josh Pate, Kirby Smart Makes Another Move to Celebrate Dominance Over Kalen DeBoer’s Recruiting Approach

Kirby Smart continues to dominate the recruiting world by securing a 4-star in-state talent. Meanwhile, Kalen DeBoer struggles to land one.
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Colorado WR Prodigy Makes Bold Admission on Shedeur Sanders and the Media Frenzy Surrounding the CU Buffs’ Season Kickoff

Colorado Buffaloes WR Will Sheppard confesses how because of Shedeur Sanders he has transferred to Deion Sanders’ program
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Despite Historically Low Preseason Ranking, Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer Gets Brutally Honest on Jalen Milroe’s Growth Ahead of Season Kickoff

Alabama Crimson Tide HC Kalen DeBoer keeps his head high and dismisses preseason doubt by counting on Jalen Milroe and company

Deion Sanders’ Ex-Wife Carolyn Gets Emotional Before Daughter Welcomed ‘Baby Que’

Deion Sanders' ex-wife, Carolyn Chambers, shed tears of joy as her daughter, Deiondra Sanders, prepared to deliver her little blessing.
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“We Look Out For Our Own”: Deiondra Sanders Slaps Fiancé Jacquees With Brutal Reality Check On Making Coach Prime’s CU Buffs

Deiondra Sanders engages in a playful banter over fiancé Jacquees’ confidence as a potential Buffs player hours before Baby Que’s arrival. 
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“I Always Wanted…”: Deion Sanders’ Birthday Wish Comes True As He Finally Gets His Hands On The Perfect Surprise

Deion Sanders gets his long-term wish fulfilled with a surprise birthday present from one of the biggest vehicle dealerships. 
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Patrick Mahomes’ Son Throws a Tantrum at Brittany’s Super Mom Transformation, as Sterling Twins With Bronze in Adorable Outing

Patrick Mahomes' son throws a tantrum during Brittany’s Super Mom moment, overshadowing Sterling and Bronze’s adorable outing.
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Who Is Marquise Brown’s ‘Wife’? Meet Zoei Billions, NFL WR’s Entrepreneur Partner

Get to know Marquise Brown's fiancee Zoei Billions as the Kansas City Chiefs star takes the field for the first time in the preseason opener.
Marquise Brown, Zoei Billions

Trey Smith Siblings: Meet the Chiefs Guard’s NFL Manager Sister Ashley Smith

Trey Smith's rise to NFL stardom with the Chiefs has not been easy but he's had the support of her sister Ashley Smith.
Trey Smith, Ashley Smith

Travis Kelce’s Ex Kayla Nicole Gets in Touch With Her Patriotic Side as USWNT Ends 12 Year Gold Drought at Paris Olympics

Kayla Nicole’s heart beats for the USWNT’s gold! After their Paris win, she cheered hard on IG and revealed she's done dating athletes.
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Shelomi and Mother Pilar Sanders Remain Tight-Lipped While Sanders’ Family Celebrates Deiondra’s Newborn and Coach Prime’s Day

The news of Deiondra's newborn son has made everyone happy except for Shelomi and Pilar Sanders who continue to remain silent
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Who Are Joe Thuney’s Parents? Meet the Chiefs OL’s ‘Proud’ Dad Mike & Mom Beth Thuney

Know more about the proud parents behind Joe Thuney, the NFL's silent beast with 2 Pro Bowls and 4 Super Bowl rings.
Joe Thuney parents, Mike Thuney and Beth Thuney

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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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