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Randi Mahomes Celebrates 4th of July With Her Lover, Joins Jackson and Mia to Follow Patrick Mahomes Footsteps

Patrick Mahomes' mom, Randi Mahomes, celebrated her holiday with son Jackson Mahomes, daughter Mia Bliss, and a new lover. Find out who he is!

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After Andy Reid Broke His Promise, Tyreek Hill Forced to Ditch Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs to Make History With Miami Dolphins

Tyreek Hill clears the air about the Dolphins trade and how his trust in Andy Reid was misplaced after the Chiefs' unsuccessful 2021 campaign.

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After Earning Mere $876 From ‘Perfect Timing,’ Shedeur Sanders Gets Support From Brother Shilo for Next Rap Project

Buffaloes safety Shilo Sanders comes off with a sweet request for brother Shedeur to try his luck in rapping for the second time.

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Tyreek Hill Admits Betraying Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs as a Player With Big Dolphins Confession

Tyreek Hill admits to betraying Patrick Mahomes' Chiefs with a major Dolphins confession, revealing his shift in loyalty.

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George Kittle 2024 Net Worth: Salary, Contract, and All You Need to Know About TE’s NFL Deal

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“[Aaron Rodgers] Deserve to Get Two Days”: Ex-Teammate Defends Jets QB’s With Micah Parsons Comparison Following Egypt Return

Aaron Rodgers is in the boiling pot ever since his Egypt return, but why is he being compared to Micah Parsons?

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“I Want My Mom”: Coach Prime Left Reeling as Travis Hunter Dominates Intense Fishing Competition

Deion Sanders lost to his two-way star Travis Hunter in a fishing outing, which left Coach Prime jokingly looking for his mother.

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Lamar Jackson Backs Jason Kelce’s Hatred for 4th of July Tradition as Ravens’ QB Issues ‘Friendly Reminder’

Neither Lamar Jackson nor the retired NFL star Jason Kelce are a big fan of an essential 4th of July tradition.

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Dak Prescott Injury Confirmed as Ian Rappoport Reveals Cowboys QB Suffering “Minor Foot Sprain” After Seen With Protective Walking Boot

Dak Prescott's walking boot is a scare for Cowboys fans, but it's just a minor sprain! This ankle's been through worse in 2020.

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‘Grateful’ Russell Wilson Pays Emotional Tribute on 4th of July as Steelers QB Thanks “Those Who Sacrifice for Our Freedom”

Super Bowl champ Russell Wilson honors America's heroes on the 4th of July, sharing a heartfelt tribute. Such an inspiration!

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Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh Beats Dan Quinn as Commanders’ HC Emerges as an Underdog for Coach of the Year

Jim Harbaugh is leading contemporary coaches like Dan Quinn to become the NFL Coach of the Year ahead of the 2024 season.

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After ‘Dumping’ Russell Wilson, Sean Payton Refused ‘Free Pass’ for Rookie Bo Nix; Broncos HC Under Same Pressure as Coach Prime, Claims Analyst

Sean Payton and Deion Sanders's second year as the HC's of their respective teams has led an analyst to opine their shortcomings in 2024.

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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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