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Kalen DeBoer Keeps Reforming Post-Nick Saban Alabama with Special Practice Treats

Kalen DeBoer, the HC for the Alabama Crimson Tides, pulls off a sweet gesture for the team that Nick Saban had never done before

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‘Drugged Up’ Chiefs Princess Takes Comfort in Simone Biles as Ava Hunt Recovers From Surgery After Hiking Accident

Chiefs' heiress Ava Hunt’s wild ride: from hiking surgery to cheering Simone Biles and partying at the White House with Chiefs stars.

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$100M Pitbull Set To Get Richer As FIU Stadium Naming Rights Will Give “Voli” a Massive Boost

Pitbull secures FIU Stadium naming rights, boosting his Voli 305 brand in a historic $6M deal, enhancing his Miami influence.

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Who Are Dylan Lonergan’s Parents? Meet the Family of Alabama’s Backup QB

Parents tremendous support and guidance make the Alabama backup quarterback, Dylan Lonergan to make a name at the early age

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Carson Beck’s Partner in Crime Reveals Bold Expectations for Kirby Smart’s Wonderboy Ahead of 2024 Season

Unity drives success. Carson Beck, backed by Tate Ratledge, is set to excel in 2024 under Kirby Smart with the Georgia Bulldogs.

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After Breaking Back, Pregnant Brittany Mahomes Continues Rehab As Patrick Mahomes’ Wife Gets Stronger for 3rd Child

Brittany Mahomes has been doing all the right things to keep herself and her baby healthy. Yesterday, she shared a workout video on Instagram.

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Brandon Aiyuk’s ‘Staring Contest’ With 49ers Is Damaging to the Franchise Amid Trade Talks, Says Ex-Cowboys Star

Brandon Aiyuk’s standoff with the 49ers is heating up! He’s sitting out the camp, and with the Pats out, eyes are on the Browns and Steelers.

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Pitbull’s Big Liabilities Await in $6 Million FIU Stadium Naming Rights Amid Luxurious Perks

Pitbull, or more often known as Mr. Worldwide, is celebrating his love for Florida by being an inherent part of the FIU Panthers now

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How Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Helped Rashee Rice After Legal Woes Post 6-Car Crash

The QB-WR connection the Chiefsdom want! Rashee Rice explains how teammate Patrick Mahomes support during legal challenges has been vital.

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Who Are Bru McCoy’s Parents? Meet the Family of Tennessee WR

Having parents of athletic background helped the WR, Bru McCoy, to overcome all the boundaries and move forward in football career.

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Suffering From Stanford Syndrome, Jim Harbaugh’s Success Streak Predicted to End with LA Chargers, Says Veteran Analyst

Nick Wright thinks Jim Harbaugh will have a hard time staying at the top of the AFC West this year because of an inconsistent track record.

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Destroyed Like Dallas Cowboys OL, Micah Parsons Shamed for Disappearing Like Dak Prescott, Per Colin Cowherd

Micah Parsons is failing like Dak Prescott? NFL analyst Colin Cowherd gave the Cowboys' linebacker a reality check after his hyped statements.

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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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