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“Alpha Males Overstand”: Deion Sanders’ Ex Wife Pilar Ends Social Media Hiatus With Stereotype Crushing Statement

Pilar Sanders returns to social media, sharing a post on Threads about alpha males, while also supporting her daughter's basketball journey.

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Colorado Alum Hails Deion Sanders’ Impact on CU Amid Paul Finebaum’s Scathing Criticism

The former safety for the Colorado Buffaloes defends Coach Prime as the heat from Paul Finebaum continues to gain more traction

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Ben Bryant Parents: Meet the New Jets Backup QB’s Award Winning Dad Sean & Mother Laura

New York Jets have signed rookie Ben Bryant as their QB. Know about his parents and family who supported him in his journey.

New York Jets QB Ben Bryant with his family

George Kittle’s Wife Claire Kittle in Awe After an Injured Simone Biles Leads the US Team to the Women’s Gymnastics Final at Paris Olympics

Simone Biles led the US to the Paris Olympics final with an amazing performance and Claire Kittle is is in awe of the 27-year-old!

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Who Is Randy Gradishar’s Wife? Meet Beth Gradishar, HOFer’s Wife Who Cried Following Husband’s Induction Announcement

Learn about Beth, wife of legendary defense stalwart and Denver Broncos' LB, Randy Gradishar, who got inducted into the 2024 Hall Of Fame.

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“Wouldn’t Let Him Sack Me”: Shedeur Sanders Reveals He’s Terrified of Coach Prime’s Star Recruitment During QB Camp

Shedeur Sanders, the QB for the Colorado Buffaloes, might just be afraid of his own defensive lineman Chidozie Nwankwo on the team

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Deion Sanders Cites “Best QB” Patrick Mahomes’ Example to Send a Clear Message to Shedeur & Co.

Deion Sanders motivates his team by highlighting Patrick Mahomes as an example of excellence, prepping for a strong 2024 season.

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Colorado Police Makes the Do’s and Dont’s Crystal Clear as Deion Sanders & Co. Gear up for 2024 Challenge

The Colorado Buffaloes were met by the state police patrol as they talked about the precautions and the safety measures for this season

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“Don’t Like It Very Much”: Kalen DeBoer’s Intrusive Thoughts Exposed After Nick Saban’s Elite Honor

Joshua Perry defends Kalen DeBoer, highlighting the unfair comparisons to Nick Saban and the pressure he faces at Alabama.

Nick Saban & Kalen DeBoer

Deion Sanders Jr’s Fiery Rant Pays Dividends as Boulder Police Repairs Relationship With CU Players With Optimistic Visit

Deion Sanders criticizes Boulder Police; Interim Chief Steve Redford responds, seeking improved relations with the community.

Deion Sanders Jr.

Jerry Jones “Not All In” as CeeDee Lamb Deserves $110M in Guaranteed Money, Claims NFL Analyst Blasting Cowboys Contract Extension Controversy

Can Jerry Jones sort out the precarious contract situation surrounding CeeDee Lamb or will the wide receiver continue his 'hold-out'.

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$273M Tom Cruise Blockbuster Inspires Tua Tagovailoa as Dolphins QB Addresses Fans After Contract Extension

Tua Tagovailoa is a happy man after a $212.4 million contract extension with the Dolphins as he takes inspiration from a Tom Cruise movie.

Tom Cruise (left) and Tua Tagovailoa (right)

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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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