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“Play for Deion Sanders”: NFL Outcast Roasts Lincoln Riley & Co. To Send Clear Message to Julian Lewis Amid Colorado Visit

As Deion Sanders expressed his future plans to stay at CU, former Saints' player takes to twitter to give a valuable advice to Julian Lewis.

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“Forever Grateful”: Jason and Kylie Kelce’s Heartwarming Gesture During Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium Earns Eagles Fan’s Gratitude

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“Ain’t Gone Switch Up on the Family”: Deion Sanders Jr. Jumps to Ryan Garcia’s Defense as Fan Trolls the Boxer for Donald Trump Ties

Deion Sanders Jr. calls Ryan Garcia a family member when a user calls him out to be a Trump supporter after their Vegas nightouts.

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Skip Bayless Drops Bold Prediction on Shedeur Sanders’ Future Amid Reports of NFL Teams “Shying Away From” Colorado’s Star QB

Skip Bayless vouches for Shedeur Sanders being the No.1 draft pick in the 2025 NFL draft amid the opposing predictions about the QB.

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“Are We Committed or Not”: Julian Lewis Accused of “Snitching” on USC After Shedeur Sanders Passes on CU’s Keys to Him

Coach JB accuses Julian Lewis of "snitching" as the uncertainty surrounding Julian Lewis' commitment decision keeps growing.

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Deion Sanders’ Drive To Elevate Women at Colorado Continues, Months After Sending Clear Message to CU Player

Deion Sanders introduces annual Women Clinic camp at Colorado football program, to honor their female coworkers.

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“Things Might Have Been Different”: Deion Sanders Regrets Ignoring Nick Saban’s Advice as He Reflects on 2023’s Blemishes

Deion Sanders confessed that 'things would have been different' if he had followed the advice of Nick Saban and other coaches.

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Who Is Bryan Cook’s Wife? Meet Jayla Thornton-Cook, the Basketball Player Who the Chiefs DB Recently Married

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Russell Wilson Becomes Reverend to Officiate Wedding While Wife Ciara Lights Up Paris Fashion Show

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Mom Donna Kelce Ditched Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s ‘London Extravaganza’ at Eras Tour to Attend Popular Comedian’s Show

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“When I Got a Divorce..”: Randi Mahomes Reveals ‘Honest’ Chat With Sons Patrick Mahomes & Jackson After Split With MLB Star

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“Deiondra Will Love It”: Deion Sanders Left Awestruck as Colorado’s Manager Surprises Him With a Heartwarming Gift for Her Daughter

Colorado staff equipment manager gives a sweet hamper to Deion Sanders for his pregnant daughter Deiondra Sanders.

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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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