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Millionaire Shaquille O’Neal Bets 50-Acre Farm Against ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Over Bold NFL Prediction

Shaquille O'Neal brings out his alter ego to make a wild NFL prediction by using his 50-acre farm for a bet.

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“Nothing Finalized”: Coach Reid Maintains Drama on Travis Kelce Despite Resting Patrick Mahomes

Travis Kelce enters the final week of NFL regular season hoping to avenge a topsy turvy season while Andy Reid rests star QB Patrick Mahomes

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NFL Trade Rumors: Kirk Cousins to Sign Deal With $4.7 Billion Worth Team Amidst Big Blow

The Vikings' Kirk Cousins is out of the season with a torn Achilles. But his demand in the league is still high with a team going after him.

NFL: San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings

After a Crazy 2023, Travis Kelce Is On His Way to Dwayne Johnson Levels of Fame

NFL star Travis Kelce is compared to WWE legend Dwayne Johnson after a crazy and professionally productive 2023.

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VIDEO: Footballer’s Deceptive Tactic of Leaving the Field, Only to Make a Last-Moment Run, Draws Harsh Criticism from Instagram Users

A unique football trick play that defies expectations, leaving fans in laughter. Opinions clash on the ethics of an athlete's play-acting.

“I Don’t Care”: Shedeur Sanders Brutally Dismisses Fan’s Pep Talk as Quinn Ewers Leads Heisman 2024 Race

Shedeur Sanders, the quarterback for the Colorado Buffaloes, claps back at fan after he mocks him for his Heisman odds for the season.

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End of an Era? Sunday Could Be Russell Wilson’s Last Day With the Broncos

Russell Wilson may have to end his Broncos dreams unfinished, and Sunday's Raiders clash could mark the end of the QB's Denver journey.

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NFL Rumors: Sunday Could Be Bill Belichick’s Last Game Coaching the Patriots

Is the Sunday matchup against the New York Jets going to be Bill Belichick's last with the New England Patriots as their head coach?

NFL: Chicago Bears at New England Patriots

Colorado’s Dual Threat Athlete Travis Hunter Delivers Knockout Boxing Performance; Drops Three Companions on Ground

Travis Hunter, the cornerback for the Colorado Buffaloes, shows his boxing skills as he knocks down three opponents in a friendly bout

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Patrick Mahomes’ Catastrophic Season Breaks the Heart of KC Chiefs: 14 Interceptions, Career Low Passer Rating

Patrick Mahomes' career in numbers: Completion rate highs, QBR lows, and a passer rating that adds layers to the intricate performance!

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“Focus on The Jets”: Proud Patriot Bill Belichick Refuses To Comment on Mac Jones’ QB Struggles

Bill Belichick turned down the query asking about an update of his year-old evaluation of QB Mac Jones. He rather focused on the 'last game'.

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“She Passed Away”: Coach Saleh Extends Condolences to the DeCristoforo Family, Who Lost Their Daughter Due to House Fire

Coach Saleh's heartfelt condolences echo on social media as the NY Jets unite for Rory DeCristoforo. Honoring a young spirit lost too soon!

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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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