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“I Just Love Him”: Supermodel Veronika Confesses Tom Brady Is Still Her Favorite After Fake Dating Rumors Last Year

Slovakian supermodel Veronika Rajek got all candid about NFL GOAT Tom Brady while appearing for a YouTube interview. Here's what she said!

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Aaron Donald Retirement: Brian Baldinger Joins Jason Kelce to Salute “Dominated” DT as ‘HOF’ Career Comes to an End

Delve into the heartfelt retirement announcement of Aaron Donald, a tribute to his dominant career in the NFL and the end of an era.

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“We Can’t Afford to Mess Up”: Deion Sanders’ Million-Dollar Advice to Ex-Vikings WR That Changed Him Forever

Deion Sanders’ influence takes the spotlight as a former NFL player and current media personality brings his past actions to light.

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Simone Biles’ Husband Jonathan Owens Reveals How His Chicago Bears Contract Benefits Olympic Legend

As Jonathan Owens signs the most lucrative deal of his career, the NFL safety reveals it hasn't been his benefit alone but Simone Biles' too.

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Following John Simpson’s Addition, NY Jets Add $20M Tyron Smith to Protect VP Candidate Aaron Rodgers

NY Jets bolster offensive line with ex-Cowboys OT Tyron Smith, taking the role of protecting QB Aaron Rodgers amid VP speculation.

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Amid Justin Fields’ Uncertain Future, Deion Sanders Voices Concerns over Caleb Williams’ Potential Move to the Bears

Deion Sanders feels that Chicago might not be the best place for Caleb Williams if the Chicago Bears draft him. 

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Amidst Kenny Pickett’s Trade Decision, Pittsburgh Sandwich Chain Offers $25 Jersey Solution for Steelers Fan

Kenny Pickett's jersey is on demand after the Pittsburgh Steelers traded him to his new home, Philadelphia Eagles. Here's the offer for fans.

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Deion Sanders Expresses Fatherly Concern for Son Shedeur’s NFL Future: “Don’t Want That for Him”

As Buffaloes HC Deion Sanders looks for the next home for his son Shedeur, he is considering the local weather of the football team. 

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Simone Biles Tags Along Husband Jonathan Owens to His Contract Signing to the Chicago Bears

Jonathan Owens signs his new contract with the Chicago Bears, and Simone Biles wouldn't miss it for the world.

Granddad-to-Be Deion Sanders Makes Brutally Honest Admission on Daughters Deiondra and Shelomi: “They’re a Problem”

Deion Sanders hilariously explains why he ranks his kids and why his daughters are at the bottom of his rankings. Read what he says!

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Jason Kelce’s 2023 Tribute to ‘Relentless’ Aaron Donald’s On-Field Heckling Goes Viral After Retirement Announcement

Aaron Donald recently announced his retirement. Here's a throwback to the time when Jason Kelce described his on-field persona perfectly.

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NFL Hall of Famer Believes Justin Herbert to Benefit from Jim Harbaugh’s Culture of Physicality in Chargers’ Offense

Jim Harbaugh, the head coach for the LA Chargers, will greatly advance Justin Herbert's game with his strategies, as per analysts

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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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