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Cormani McClain’s Mother Drops Update on Son’s Future Amid Reports of Schools’ Disinterest in Pursuing the Former Colorado Football CB

Cormani McClain's mother hints at her son stepping foot into new school banishing the news that schools were not interested to draft him

Cormani McClain

Shilo Sanders’ Shoulder Injury: Major Update Emerges Amid Reported 6-Month Sideline for CU Safety

After Shilo Sanders was rumored to be sitting out for six months due to injury, a source claims that it's not true.

Shilo Sanders single

Despite Kellen Moore’s Success, Jalen Hurts Not Expected to Thrive Following Eagles Saquon Barkley and AJ Brown Boost

Jalen Hurts experiences the Eagles evolving as they change their roster and get a new offensive coordinator in Kellen Moore.

PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 01: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) looks on during the game between the Phil

With Over 700 Players and 115 Hours of Voiceovers, Chris Fowler Drops Major Update on EA College Football 25

EA College Football 25 hype builds as ESPN's Chris Fowler reveals 115 hours of commentary, and 700 plus players name involved.

Chris Fowler, EA Sports College Football 25

Shilo Sanders’ 2025 Draft Stock Plummets as Shoulder Injury Sidelines Colorado Football Safety for 6 Months: Report

Deion Sanders' son Shilo has been sidelined for a minimum of six months as he underwent a surgery to treat his injured shoulder

Shilo Sanders single

Philadelphia Eagles Backed to Challenge Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs Following Howie Roseman’s Offseason Wonders, Per Dave Helman

Philadelphia Eagles sign multiple prospects to strengthen the team both in off season and the NFL Draft in hopes to bounce back as a SB team.

NFL: Philadelphia Eagles at Kansas City Chiefs

Former Michigan CB Amorion Walker Makes U-Turn from Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss to Sherrone Moore’s Team, Now as a WR

Amorion Walker secured a different role in his former team after coming back to Michigan following one semester at Ole Miss.

sherrone moore, Lane Kiffin

Rashee Rice’s Reported Sanction Set to Exceed NFL’s Suspension of Ezekiel Elliott, DeAndre Hopkins and Tom Brady Per Reports

Rashee Rice's looming penalty sparks comparisons to past NFL suspensions, raising eyebrows and fueling discussions.

Rashee Rice

“Hasn’t Proven to Be a Coach”: Colorado Football’s Poor Record Thrown in Deion Sanders’ Face as Rumors Link Coach Prime to Dallas

Coach Jason Brown thrashes Deion Sanders again and this time questions his coaching abilities amidst the rumor of his move to Dallas

Syndication: USA TODAY Deion Sanders walks the sidelines as the Colorado plays Arizona State at Mountain America Stadium

Lane Kiffin Reacts to Coach Prime’s Hilarious Response Against Son Shedeur Sanders’ Critics After Viral ‘Mid’ Tweet for Xavier Smith’s Accusations

Deion Sanders lashed back at Shedeur Sanders’ critics after he was called out by social media users and Lane Kiffin loves it!

Deion, Lane, Shedeur

Brandin Cooks Unbothered by Cowboys’ Salary Cap Issues Following WR’s Ceedee Lamb Declaration

Brandin Cooks unfazed by Cowboys' salary cap woes after CeeDee Lamb's stance, hinting at a confident approach despite financial concerns.

CeeDee Lamb

Despite Ezekiel Elliott’s Worst NFL Season, Dak Prescott “Excited” to Reunite With Cowboys RB

Dak Prescott welcomes back Ezekiel Elliott to the Cowboys and is elated by the prospect of him being united to the Cowboys former running back

NFL: Dallas Cowboys at New England Patriots

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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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