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“He Can’t Be Jim Harbaugh”: Sherrone Moore Slapped With Challenging Reality Check as Michigan’s New Era Begins

Jim Harbaugh, the coach for the LA Chargers, has set forth a lot of challenges for the new HC of the Wolverines, Sherrone Moore with his exit

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Deion Sanders Takes Subtle Jibe at Colorado State as Buffs’ 2024 Schedule Gets Revealed

Deion Sanders did not hide his disappointment when the 2024 schedule was revealed, wanted to face off with one team first.

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“Just People Trying to Find Love” – Other Side of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Relationship Revealed by Sean O’Connell (Exclusive)

Ex-PFL light heavyweight champion Sean O'Connell gives his thoughts on the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce relationship in an exclusive ES chat.

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WATCH: John Cena Trolls NFL Legend on Their Epic 2023 Fail Ahead of the Much-Awaited Superbowl ‘Kick of Destiny 2’

John Cena makes fun of an NFL legend in a recent video, taking shots at a 'kick' that he couldn't make as Super Bowl Sunday approaches.

Avengers Assemble: Jim Harbaugh Effect Revolutionizes LA Chargers With 5 High Profile Signings in 4 Days

Jim Harbaugh has assembled his avengers for taking his ultimate leap the next year towards his Super Bowl dream.

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Deion Sanders Sets Expectations Straight For Shedeur & Shilo Ahead of Challenging Season for Colorado

Deion Sanders, the coach for the Colorado Buffaloes, talks about Shilo and Shedeur moving to the NFL after this season

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Deion Sanders Fires Unfiltered Opinion on Texans QB CJ Stroud’s “Faith” Amid NBC Controversy

Deion Sanders stands for Texans QB CJ Stroud amidst NBC controversy and admires his religious faith in a recent segment.

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Ian Rapoport Predicts Huge Loss for the Ravens and Lions as Mike MacDonald and Ben Johnson Attract Interest

The Detroit Lions OC Ben Johnson and the Baltimore Ravens DC Mike Macdonald are the hot names in this year's coaching cycle.

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Big Revelation: Caleb Downs Rejects 100 Calls in Record Time to Choose Ryan Day’s Ohio State

Caleb Downs, the quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes, received an insane amount of calls on entering the transfer portal, as per reports

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When Taylor Swift Shows Up for Travis Kelce, the NFL and Chiefs Bank $27 Million for Each Game

Taylor Swift has not only been a lucky charm for the Chiefs but she's bringing in millions of dollars for the Super Bowl hopefuls as well.

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Patrick Mahomes’ Dad Drops Strong Assessment on Chiefs’ Super Bowl Chances and Son’s Own Game: “He Is Different”

As the Chiefs surge in the postseason, reaching the Super Bowl yet again. The father of Patrick Mahomes shares his thoughts on son's success.

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LeBron James Nearly Gets Massacred in Houston, Leaves Simone Biles’ Husband Jonathan Owens Shocked

As LeBron James and the Lakers get crushed in Houston tonight, Jonathan Owens, Simone Biles' husband, is shocked at the aggressiveness!

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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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