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After Ditching Patrick Mahomes for $2.6B Firm, Randi Mahomes Backs Son’s 1st Steps in $400 Billion Industry

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has achieved a new height in investment, and momma Randi Mahomes is proud of him, days after ditching his brand.

Patrick Mahomes and Randi Mahomes

Eyeing Sale of Stake in Eagles, Jeff Lurie Receives Offer from Wrexham Co-owner Rob McElhenney

Wrexham owner Rob McElhenney is considering a minority ownership in the Philadelphia Eagles as owner Jeff Lurie is looking for a stake sale.

“Trying to Kill Me”: Deion Sanders Reveals His Visionary Personality to Enlighten Millionaire CEO and Co. With Leadership Lessons

Deion Sanders has flown off to San Francisco to meet the millionaire Josh James, who benefitted from Buffs HC’s leadership mantra.

single UFL: Birmingham Stallions at Arlington Renegades

Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss Favored Over Alabama for SEC Title as Rebels’ 2024 Schedule Offers Potential Free Pass to Championship Game

This SEC title seems to favor the Ole Miss Rebels since Lane Kiffin's squad is expected to have an edge over the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Lane Kiffin, Kalen DeBoer

Travis Hunter’s Cryptic Request Suggests Big News Coming With Fiancée Leanna, 4 Months After Getting Engaged

Colorado Buffaloes two-way phenom Travis Hunter seeks help on Instagram to find a photographer since something big is on the way.

Travis Hunter, Leanna

Chris Long Says “Cancel That Trip” After Josh Jacobs Called Out NFL for Hosting Brazil Game Following ‘Green’ Warning Revelation

Josh Jacobs talks about the Eagles game in Brazil and sheds light on one strange restriction that he would have to follow in Sau Paulo.

Joe Burrow and NBC Reporter Peter King Embarrassed on $12.5B Platform After Patrick Mahomes’ Charity Was Humiliated by Rival Fan

Joe Burrow has his X account hacked along with NBC's esteemed journalist Peter King as the hackers proceed to shill for cyrptocurrencies.

Joe Burrow

Despite Russell Wilson’s Overweight Critique, Courtland Sutton Admits Seeking Fitness Tips From Steelers QB, Dubs Him the “Professor”

Despite being dubbed "overweight," Russell Wilson beats the allegations and gets praises from his former teammate, the WR Courtland Sutton.

Russell Wilson, Courtland Sutton (2)

Brittany Mahomes and Mom Randi Join Patrick Mahomes’ Excitement After Chiefs QB Blessed Dallas Mavericks’ NBA Finals Hope

Patrick Mahomes supported the Dallas Mavericks in a unique way this NBA finals. Brittany Mahomes and Randi Mahomes too joined in to support.

Patrick Mahomes, Brittany Mahomes, Randi Mahomes and Mia Randall

“Anything for the Kids”: Rob Gronkowski Shows His Warm Side in a Generous Act to Raise Awareness for Great Cause

Ex-Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Rob Gronkowski returns to Tampa not for any gridiron action but to raise awareness about pediatric cancer

Rob Gronkowski

“So Good”: Deiondra Sanders Uses Pregnancy to Binge-Watch a 100-Episode Dystopian Series, After Embracing Shilo’s Deion Portrayal

Deiondra Sanders' pregnancy journey is now less of a tussle since Shilo covered it to entertain his sister through his series.

Deiondra Sanders

“Gotta Make Sure the Boss Is Alright”: Warren Sapp Leaves Coach Prime in Awe With a Heartwarming Present From Hawaii

Colorado's new GA Warren Sapp showers his affection on Coach Prime with a sweet gift all the way from Hawaii. How did Deion Sanders react?

Deion Sanders, Warren Sapp

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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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