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Mahomes Family Produces Another Champion Athlete in Patrick Mahomes’ Half-Sister While Brittany Attends KC Current’s NWSL Win With Kids

Patrick Mahomes’ Half-Sister, Zoe received appreciation for her splendid performance. Brittany also celebrated the win of KC Current.

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Deion Sanders’ Daughter Shelomi Voices Frustration as Dallas Mavericks Trail Behind Celtics in the 2024 NBA Finals

Deion Sanders' daughter voices her disappointment as the Dallas Mavericks fall behind the Boston Celtics in the recent NBA Finals.

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Who Is Steven Nelson’s Wife? Meet Monica Nelson, Retired CB’s Support Who Helps Him Run a Farm

Steven Nelson retires from the NFL. He will now be looking forward to peaceful days with his wife Monica Nelson and their daughter.

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Colorado Football’s Defensive Unit Under Robert Livingston Makes Headlines as Coach Prime Aims to Maximize the Buffs’ Potential

Coach Prime's Colorado Buffaloes boast a revamped defense with some of the top DLs of Big 12 under coordinator Robert Livingston.

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Coach Prime Effect in Full Force as Colorado Football Sets an Unprecedented Standard in College Football With Latest Revelation

Coach Prime's Colorado Buffaloes are shattering expectations this year, with fans placing the most bets on them at BetMGM.

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Days After Threatening Now Injured Usain Bolt, Tyreek Hill Sends 3-Word Classy Message as Ex-Sprinter Sustains ‘Ruptured Achilles’

Tyreek Hill taken aback by Usain Bolt rupturing his achilles at the Soccer Aid game between World XI and Englad and shared a message to Bolt.

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Tom Brady Patriots Hall of Fame Ceremony: ‘Outstanding, Surprise Guests’ Expected Echoing Magic Johnson’s Tribute to Larry Bird From 1993

Tom Brady's Patriots Hall of Fame induction promises surprises like what NBA icon Magic Johnson did for Larry Bird in 1993.

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As Shedeur Sanders Endures Baseless Trolling, Arch Manning Feels Heat Over Family Legacy

Shedeur Sanders, the QB for the Colorado Buffaloes, faces more heat from fans than Arch Manning over his NIL earnings

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Russell Wilson Savagely Silences Former Broncos Star With 2 Words After Hitting a 3-Pointer Upon Brandon Marshall’s Challenge

Russell Wilson had a fitting reply to Brandon Marshall's callout to take a 3-pointer during Hamlin's Celebrity Basketball Game.

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Reminding Sean Payton of Drew Brees, Bo Nix Shut Down Comparisons to Saints Legend Before Being Drafted by the Broncos

On RG3's podcast, Nix discussed playing for the Broncos under Payton and addressed comparisons to Drew Brees.

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“Nick Saban Might Be More Powerful Than Any Politician”: Ex Alabama HC’s Privileges Unveiled as Eye-Catching Playoff Story Grabs Limelight

Former Alabama coaching staff shared an intriguing story on Nick Saban delaying a commercial flight to send a player home.

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Cowboys Legend’s Son Receives Offer From Oklahoma Sooners as Cooper Witten Cherishes Workout With Zac Alley

Retired NFL star Jason Witten now coaches at the Liberty Christian School. His son and student, Cooper, receives a scholarship offer.

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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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