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Deion Sanders’ Ex-Wife Pilar Applauds Spanish Courts for Providing Justice to Vinicius Jr. After Shocking Racist Incident

Deion Sanders' ex-wife, Pilar Sanders, gives her thumbs up for the court verdict favoring soccer star Vinicius Jr., who faced racist abuse.

Deion Sanders, Pilar Sanders, Vinicius Jr

Kalen Deboer Under Scrutiny After Nick Saban’s Heartfelt Exit, 3 Words Reveal Why

As Kalen DeBoer steps into the new HC role, taking up Nick Saban’s position, the Saban fever is still present in Tuscaloosa.

Nick Saban and Kalen De Boar

While Joe Burrow Bonds With Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals WR1’s Success Blamed for Tee Higgins’ Contract Holdout

Tee Higgins holding out from the mandatory training camp as the tides of contract extension favor Ja'Marr Chase as Burrow takes reps with him

Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Joe Mixon, Tee Higgins

Commanders’ Dan Quinn Embarrasses Jayden Daniels for Nationals Disaster, Reveals How Rookie Can Secure Washington’s QB1 Status

Jayden Daniels is tested in many ways in the Commanders. And here are a few factors, as per Dan Quinn, that he needs to follow to become Q1.

Dan Quinn, and Jayden Daniels

“He’s Such a Phony”: Aaron Rodgers Expected to Scold Robert Saleh, Despite Diminishing Jets Commitment

Aaron Rodgers misses out on the mandatory training camp and Robert Saleh gives reasons for the 'unexcused' absence, attracting criticism.

Aaron Rodgers, Robert Saleh

Shocked Lane Kiffin Appeals to ‘Free Joey Chestnut’ After Ban From Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Over Vegan Sponsor

Joey Chestnut is banned from Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, and Ole Miss Rebels' head coach Lane Kiffin demands justice for the GOAT.

Joey Chestnut, Lane Kiffin

Missing Patrick Mahomes’ Late Grandma, Randi Mahomes Shares Generational Memories After Heartbreak

Patrick Mahomes’mom Randi Mahomes paid tribute to QB’s grandma, sharing the heartwarming snap with a deep note.

Randi Mahomes

After Sharing Love for Taylor Swift’s Cinnamon Rolls, Travis Kelce’s Energy Compared to a Kid Despite Entering His 12th Year

Travis Kelce sneaks in a special message to Taylor Swift in a recent presser after he talks about sticking with the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Coach Prime Implements 339lb Average O-Line Strategy to Protect Son Shedeur Sanders From Pain-Numbing Injections

Coach Prime revamps O-line with giants averaging 339 lbs to shield his son, QB Shedeur Sanders, from the pain of last season's 52 sacks.

Shedeur Sanders, Deion Sanders

Despite Inviting $100K Fines, Aaron Rodgers ‘Earned’ His Absence From Jets OTAs Per Former Packers Teammate

Aaron Rodgers is recovering his Achilles. However, once again he left the Jets mandatory minicamp. What's the reason behind his 'earned' miss

Aaron Rodgers

Potential Top-Rated QB Shedeur Sanders Comically Shuts Down Kid’s Personal Attack on His NCAA Ratings

Star quarterback Shedeur Sanders playfully handles a young fan's challenge to his NCAA ranking, showing his fun side at the youth camp.

Shedeur Sanders & Colorado Buffaloes

“Shilo Sucks”: Shedeur Sanders’ Popularity Soars While Younger Brother Faces Ruthless Treatment in His Absence

Little fans pour their love for Shedeur Sanders as they wait on the sidelines to meet the QB, while his brother fails to woo them.

Shilo and Shedeur 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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