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Despite Baseball Being 1st Love, Patrick Mahomes Reveals Why He Ditched Detroit Tigers in the 2014 MLB Draft

Patrick Mahomes could've become a star MLB pitcher, so what made him choose a career in football and become the NFL star we know today?

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Travis Kelce Calls Patrick Mahomes the Present and Future of the NFL

Chiefs' star TE, Travis Kelce hypes up his QB Patrick Mahomes, calling him the present and the future of the league. Here's what he said!

NFL: Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs

Coach Prime and Sons’ Portal Push: Shedeur Sanders and Deion Jr. Join Their Father to Make Waves in the Recruitment Realm

As the Spring portal opens, Deion Sanders and sons welcomes new players, with a rap twist in their messages.

Deion Sanders, Deion Sanders Jr. Shedeur Sanders

Millionaire Patrick Mahomes ‘Brags’ About $2.6 Billion Firm’s Arrival in Kansas City & His Part-Ownership in the Franchise

Patrick Mahomes opens up about his partnership with the brand Whataburger while having a conversation with TIME. Here's what the QB said!

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MMA News Roundup – Joe Rogan’s Gut Health Concerns Fans After UFC 300; Veteran Warns Conor McGregor Against Michael Chandler; Max Holloway Laughs Off Chad Ochocinco Fight Request

Here are some of the biggest highlights from the world of MMA in the last 24 hours, featuring Conor McGregor, Joe Rogan and more.

Michael Chandler, Max Holloway, Conor McGregor and Joe Rogan

“Looked Stunning at the WNBA Draft”: Travis Kelce’s Ex Kayla Nicole in Awe as Caitlin Clark Dons ‘Prada’ and Makes History

Kayla Nicole marvels at Caitlin Clark's Prada moment at the WNBA Draft, witnessing history in the making, in spectacular fashion!

Kayla Nicole and Caitlin Clark

Deion Sanders Uses Innovative Strategy, Colorado’s Open Portal Gets a Rap Boost

Deion Sanders flaunts his fan-following mastermind as he leverages the hip-hop reference to advertise spring transfer portal.

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Shohei Ohtani’s Tax-Saving Tactics Throw Light on NFL Players’ Long-Standing Strategy to Fool IRS

Shohei Ohtani's staggering 700 million contract rouses tax related debates; but this financial move is not very new for the NFL players.

MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers at Minnesota Twins

“Loves More Than Weapons”: NY Jets Get Advice on Aaron Rodgers’ Development to Pursue Brock Bowers for Team Success

Aaron Rodgers got advise to draft Brock Bowers as the tight end in the upcoming draft as he would be the weapon Rodgers would 'love'.

Aaron Rodgers Brock Bower

Henry Cavill Reveals How Superman ‘Man of Steel’ Inspired His Support for Kansas City Chiefs & Calls NFL ‘Human Chess’

Henry Cavill shares how Superman's inspiration fuels his support for the Kansas City Chiefs, describing the NFL as a game of "human chess."

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LV Aces’ WNBA Draft Picks Illicit 4-Word Response From Owner Tom Brady

Tom Brady as a minority stake holder of the Las Vegas Aces, welcomes the four new players picked from the WNBA draft.

Former NFL quarterback Brady gives Super Bowl rings to new exhibition

After ‘Employing’ Patrick Mahomes’ at Arrowhead, Brittany Mahomes Sizzles in ‘Spicy’ Behind-the-Scenes

Chiefs QB, Patrick Mahomes's wife Brittany Mahomes is taking the internet by storm by her 'Spicy' look behind-the-scenes during soccer match.

Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes

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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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