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Threatening Kyle Shanahan’s 49ers Future, Brandon Aiyuk Offered Two Teams’ Contract in Patriots & Browns

Brandon Aiyuk's contract offers from the Patriots and Browns threaten Kyle Shanahan’s future. What’s at stake for San Francisco?

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Ex-Chiefs RB Betrays Patrick Mahomes Allegiance to Support Tyreek Hill’s No.1 Claims, Limits Captain QB’s Influence to Playoff Form

An ex-Chiefs RB shocks fans by backing Tyreek Hill’s No.1 claims over Patrick Mahomes, hinting the QB's influence is confined to playoff.

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“Repeat Violator” Sherrone Moore Gets Grim Update as ESPN Expert Paints a Picture for Michigan HC in NCAA Rule Violations

Pete Thamel further explains Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore's predicament with the NCAA’s Notice of Allegations.

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Deion Sanders’ Revolutionary Efforts in Hall of Fame Improvements Earns Surprising Approval from His Critic Jason Whitlock

Deion Sanders earns words of praise from his critic Jason Whitlock for his revolutionary work in the selection process in Hall of Fame.

Deion Sanders, Jason Whitlock

LeBron James Shares Wife Savannah’s Importance to Single Tom Brady at Special Paris Olympics Gathering

LeBron James shares a memorable moment with wife Savannah and NFL legend, Tom Brady, during the 'Celebration of Olympic Basketball' event.

LeBron James, Savannah James, Tom Brady

“Completely Lost”: Deion Sanders Jr. Lashes Out at Fox for Using Gambler’s Quotes on Half-Brother Shedeur’s NFL Draft Prospect

Deion Sanders Jr. lambasts Fox News' Rex Beyers calling him a gambler as he dissects the strengths and weaknesses of Shedeur Sanders.

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CU Buffs Chef Highlights Deion Sanders’ Gratitude to Director for Investing in Team’s Health

Deion Sanders and CU Chef show gratitude to their athletic director for enabling the Buffs to have a fine and solid meal plan.

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Deion Sanders’ Former Players’ Agenda Exposed as Lies About Shilo-Cormani McClain Slap Controversy and Shedeur’s Concert Circulate

DNVR Sports podcast dedicates its latest episode to clarifying how back-to-back lies plague Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes

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Deion Sanders’ Efforts to Bring Julian Lewis on Board Give CU Buffs Players a Reality Check

DNVR Buffs podcast hosts gives CU players a reality check, reminds them how recruiting words amid the Julian Lewis campaign.

Deion Sanders, Julian Lewis

Russell Wilson and Justin Fields Will ‘Divide’ the Steelers Locker Room; Ex NFL WR Spills Why Two Elite QBs Will Cause Problems

Russell Wilson or Justin Fields? This ex-NFL WR believes it can divide the Steelers' locker room if HC Mike Tomlin doesn't make a call soon

Justin Fields and Russell Wilson

Carson Beck’s Cheerleader Sister Kylie Proudly Reacts as Her QB Brother Joins Walter Payton Award Watchlist Alongside Malaki Starks

Carson Beck's cheerleader sister Kylie Beck assumes her duties as brother gets shortlisted for the Walter Payton award watchlist.

Kylie Beck, Carson Beck

Deion Sanders Remembers His Ex-Wife in Deep Conversation With Elder Son Bucky

Colorado Buffaloes HC Deion Sanders sits for a deep talk with his son Deion Sanders Jr. at the breakfast table while remembering his ex-wife.

Deion Sanders, Deion Sanders Jr.

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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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