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After ESPY 2024 Agreement, Serena Williams Invites Ciara to Headline Star-Studded Night as Russell Wilson Drops Heart for Wife and Tennis Legend

Russell Wilson drops hearts and wishes for his wife Ciara Wilson and Serena Williams, as the tennis star is going to host a grand event today

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“I’m Playing”: No.1 WR Travis Hunter Agrees to Play CF25 LIVE but With One Condition

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Dan Quinn’s Defense Expected to Roll Faster Than Jayden Daniels’ Offense, Says Ex-Commanders CB Following Adam Peters’ Additions

Dan Quinn supposed to lead the Washington Commanders to the promised land not only offensively, but defensively too. Is this a trial by fire?

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Jason Kelce Ready to Betray $7B Giant After Being Tempted by $180B Conglomerate’s Latest Creation

Explore Jason Kelce's potential move from the $7 billion giant to a $180 billion conglomerate's new venture.

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After Joining Travis Kelce to Reject Patrick Mahomes, George Kittle Reveals Wife Claire’s Influence in Joining Receiver Documentary

George Kittle wanted to take the Travis Kelce route on the Netflix' "Receiver," but ended up doing it because his wife pursued him.

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Josh Allen’s Buffalo Experience Compared to Aaron Rodgers’ Green Bay Stay, as Dion Dawkins Reveals Bills QB’s Challenges

Dion Dawkins compares Josh Allen's Buffalo experience to Aaron Rodgers' tenure in Green Bay, highlighting the challenges faced by the QB

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George Kittle Wants to Return to COVID Protocols With ‘Do That via Zoom’ Comment After Backing Joe Burrow’s Request to Roger Goodell

George Kittle proposes a maverick idea backing the 18 games a season philosophy and looks back at COVID times, when some things were easier.

Despite Ranking Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes No. 1, Chiefs QB Unable to Rival Josh Allen, Says Colin Cowherd

Patrick Mahomes or Josh Allen: Who is better? For Colin Cowherd, it's Mahomes and Andy Reid, but he still thinks Allen is better in some way.

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Eagles Howie Roseman Approved Adam Peters ‘Pain in the A*s’ Comment’, Says NFL Insider, After Commanders GM’s Bargain With Friend

Adam Peters called Howie Roseman a "pain in the ass," as Rich Eisen sought clarification on his show with Albert Breer.

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Who Are Yakiri Walker’s Parents? Everything About Colorado Football’s Center’s Family

Yakiri Walker from Dallas, the transfer student from Connecticut, is the Colorado lineman to look out for this fall.

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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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