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“I’m Actually on Bed Rest”: Deion Sanders’ Daughter Deiondra Offers Concerning Health Update as Pregnancy Complications Ramp Up

Due to her open cervix syndrome amid pregnancy, Deiondra Sanders have to undergo Cerclage surgery next week.

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$4.6M NIL Valued Shedeur Sanders Flaunts Millionaire Lifestyle, Triggers Heartwarming 4 Word Response From Coach Prime

Shedeur Sanders takes to Instagram to flaunt his millionaire lifestyle after taking over Bronny James, Deion Sanders congratulates him.

Shedeur Sanders, Deion Sanders, Travis Hunter

No F*** Way in America” – Javon Baker Declares Himself Better Than Marvin Harrison Jr. & Rome Odunze

Javon Baker makes claims about being the best WR draft in the league, trying to dunk on Marvin Harrison Jr., Rome Odunze and Ja'Lynn Polk.

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“I Can’t Take It”: Patrick Mahomes’ Wife Brittany Shares Adorable Clips With Son Bronze

Brittany Mahomes took to Instagram and shared glimpses of her time with her son Bronze as he looked adorable as ever.

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Tom Brady Opens Up on His Mental Health Journey, Worked With Therapists for Last 25 Years

Tom Brady opens up on his mental health and his long journey of healing in the Mental Health Awareness Month.

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Les Snead May Offer Aaron Donald an Eric Weddle Like Deal to Make a Comeback

The LA Rams GM talks about the possibility of offering Aaron Donald a deal that he can't refuse, trying to pull him out of retirement.

INGLEWOOD, CA – OCTOBER 16: Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle Aaron Donald (99) gets ready for the snap during the NFL,

Howie Roseman Hails Controversial Eagles Head of Security Big Dom as the ‘Protector of the Team’

Roseman lauds Big Dom, Philadelphia Eagles' enigmatic security chief, as pivotal guardian, shaping team culture and safety off-field.

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Kirby Smart Contract: Steve Sarkisian Dealt $66 Million Blow Following 10-Year Extension for Georgia HC

Texas Longhorns HC Steve Sarkisian takes the back seat as Georgia's Kirby Smart breaks record with a new 10-year contract deal.

Steve Sarkisian, Kirby Smart,

“Hillarious”: Keon Coleman Scores off the Field as ‘I’m Not Tiger Woods’ Line Trends Among NFL World

Keon Coleman recently had a hilarious Tiger Woods reference during a press conference with the Buffalo Bills scouts. See what the wide receiver said!

Keon Coleman

“That Starts With Me” – Howie Roseman Doubles Down on Aggressive Offseason Approach After Eagles’ Collapse in 2023

Roseman reinforces assertive strategy post-Philadelphia Eagles' downturn, emphasizing proactive measures for revival.

Howie Roseman

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Admits Growing Up as a Huge Dallas Cowboys & Tony Romo Fan

Patrick Mahomes talks about his QB inspirations and tells how Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys have inspired him to be a better quarterback.

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“Better Than Caleb [Williams]”: Skip Bayless Lauds Shedeur Sanders as Xavier Smith Controversy Elevates Coach Prime and Colorado Football’s ‘Publicity’

Despite Shedeur Sanders' wild dig at Xavier Smith, Skip Bayless lauds him as a projected top player for the 2025 NFL Draft.

Deion Sanders 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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