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Tyreek Hill ‘Hangs Out’ With Ivanka Trump Ahead of Miami GP While Formula 1 Hosts Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady

Tyreek Hill's unexpected meetup with Ivanka Trump sets the stage for an intriguing Miami GP, where Patrick Mahomes and Brady make appearances.

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Travis Hunter Gets Position Switch Advice Post-2025 NFL Mock Draft Top Picks Snub

Travis Hunter will likely be in a dilemma regarding his choice to play CB or WR in the upcoming NFL Draft. What do experts say?

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Taylor Swift and Chiefs Key to Travis Kelce Becoming “The Most Famous Football Player Ever” Matching Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes

Travis Kelce's connection to Taylor Swift sparks a quest for football stardom, rivaling Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes in fame.

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Coach Prime’s ‘Narcissistic’ Recruiting Approach Blamed for Colorado Football’s ‘Inevitable’ Failure

Is Coach Prime too focused on himself? A commentator calls out his recruiting style, saying it will lead to Colorado's downfall.

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Despite Threatening QB1 Status, Xavier Worthy Flattered by Patrick Mahomes Before Heaping Great Praise on Chiefs QB

Xavier Worthy addresses the media about his eagerness to practice with the Chiefs and his gratitude for Patrick Mahomes as he gets ready.

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Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill Left Stunned by 64YO Washington Legend as Darrell Green Shows Insane Athletic Prowess

Amidst the Dolphins trading drama, wide receiver Tyreek Hill loses his mind over Darrell Green's insane athletic skills after all these years.

December 11, 2022 Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) in action during the NFL, American Football Herren, USA

Deiondra Sanders Drops Major Hint for Baby’s Gender Reveal as Jaquees and Brother Deion Sanders Jr. Set to Grace Their Presence for the Celebration

The absence of Jacquees and Deion Sanders Jr. from Deiondra's baby shower left fans concerned as Deiondra revealed a sweet surprise.

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While Travis Kelce Joins Aaron Rodgers at Kentucky Derby, Patrick Mahomes Makes First Appearance as Alpine Owner With Brittany Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes enters the racing scene as an Alpine owner with Brittany, while Travis Kelce enjoys the horses alongside Aaron Rodgers.

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Ex-Teammate Trolls Travis Hunter’s 2025 Draft Projection by Dropping Subtle Dig at Shedeur Sanders

Former Jackson State teammate throws shade at Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders after the release of the new ESPN mock draft for 2025.

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Deion Sanders’ “Muhammad Ali-Like” Persona Disliked for Disrupting College Football Tradition

It is time for some in-depth analysis of why haters dislike Deion Sanders for adopting the persona of the boxing legend Muhammad Ali

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Controversial Antonio Brown Launches Brutal Attack at Drake After Back-to-Back Disses From Kendrick Lamar

After Kendrick Lamar released his new diss track, the rap feud heated up as Antonio Brown entered the fray with a vicious attack on Drake.

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Sherrone Moore Amplifies Ohio-Michigan Rivalry With Provocative Pre-Season Tactics

The Michigan Wolverines' new head coach, Sherrone Moore, heats up the Ohio State rivalry with his bold pre-season moves.

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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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