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Tom Brady Confesses Bias for ‘Favorite Goal Celebration Ever’ as Real Madrid Player Dedicates El Clasico Win to NFL GOAT

NFL legend Tom Brady witnessed a thrilling El Clasico win for Real Madrid, complete with a goal celebration dedicated to him.

Rich Eisen Reveals Tom Brady “Might Not Be Done After All”

Despite Calling NHL a Cakewalk, Jalen Ramsey Makes Up for the Controversy by Hyping Up Florida Panthers

Jalen Ramsey might've reconciled with the NHL fans as he cheers for the Florida Panthers, after his infamous statements on the sport in 2018.

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NFL Draft: Look Back at Russell Wilson’s Ex-Wife Ashton Meem’s Viral Reaction on 2012 Draft Day After Seattle Seahawks Picked Him in 3rd Round

Explore Ashton Meem's viral reaction on the 2012 Draft Day as the Seattle Seahawks picked Russell Wilson in the 3rd round.

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Meet the Beautiful WAGs of the 2024 NFL Draft: Caleb Williams’ Gorgeous Girlfriend to Bo Nix’s Elegant Wife

Here are all the WAGs of all the famous college talents that are supposed to be a part of the NFL Draft day on Thursday

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Drake Maye Siblings: Meet Hooper Luke Maye & Other Brothers, Who Inspired Him to Become an Athlete

Drake Maye is not just a football star; he’s part of a remarkable athletic family. If you’ve ever wondered what drives Drake Maye to excel on the field, you only need to look at his brothers. The Maye family is no stranger to the world of sports, and Drake’s siblings have played a notable role […]

Robert Kraft Tries to Offset Bill Belichick Falcons Backlash With Matthew Slater Hire

With Robert Kraft under fire for the recent Belichick report, return of the former HC's favorite, Matthew Slater might help the Patriots.

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Are Byron Murphy II and Byron Murphy Jr. Related? 2024 NFL Draft Prospect and Minnesota Vikings CB’s Connection Revealed

2024 draft hopeful Byron Murphy II and the Vikings' Byron Murphy Jr. share a name but is there an underlying connection between the two?

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Caleb Williams NIL Earnings: How Much Did He Make From NIL Deals at USC?

Here's everything you need to know about Caleb Williams NIL worth and brand endorsements, with him walking into the NFL.

Will Caleb Williams’ Chicago Bears Contract Includes Ownership Share in the Team?

With the draft day looming, will the No.1 draft prospect Caleb Williams get a chance to own a part of his next team in the NFL?

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Is Tom Brady a Real Madrid or Barcelona Fan? Reason Behind His Attendance at Tonight’s El Clasico

Former NFL legend Tom Brady's presence at Santiago Bernabeu sparks interest to know if he is a Barcelona or Real Madrid fan.

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Jayden Daniels’ Real Interest Tilts Toward Raiders Post-Commanders Encounter Generated Some Smoke

After a not-so-smooth meeting with the Commanders, fresh reports now reveal Jayden Daniels to have an interest in the Raiders.

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“My Baby”: Travis Hunter’s GF Leanna Celebrates Her Brother’s Big Day With Love and Gratitude

Travis Hunter's soon-to-be wife Leanna wishes her baby brother Jordan on his birthday with a heartfelt message on Instagram.

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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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