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O.J. Simpson’s Death: Shannon Sharpe Bashes Caitlyn Jenner’s “Distasteful” Reaction

Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe takes a stand against Caitlyn Jenner's comments after the death of O.J. Simpson.

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George Kittle Celebrates Cody Rhodes Post WWE Championship Win at Wrestlemania XL

George Kittle celebrates Cody Rhodes' WWE Championship victory at Wrestlemania XL, bringing sports and entertainment worlds together.

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“I’m Sick of… People Playing Victim”: Months After Deion Sanders’ Alarming Behavior Exposé, CU Buffs Thrown Brutal Reality Check

Coach Prime Deion Sanders slams his players’ propensity for complaining, which portrays them as victims. What did Coach Prima say?

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Jason and Travis Kelce’s Live New Heights Show Receives Mayor Aftab Pureval’s Introduction as Fans Told “Don’t Be a Jabroni”

Mayor Aftab Pureval introduces the Kelce brothers' live show as fans are warned not to be a "jabroni" in a night of football and laughs.

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Joe Burrow Declares Bengals “Built to Beat” Travis Kelce’s Chiefs at New Heights

Joe Burrow helped erupt audience in excitement at Cincinnati, as he openly challenged the Chiefs, in front of TE Travis Kelce, at his show.

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Lifelong Style Icon Deion Sanders Throws Shade at Ray-Ban Sunglasses for His Iconic Blenders

Colorado Buffaloes HC Deion Sanders suggests that the CU trainer ditch her Ray-Ban sunglasses and try Blenders instead. Why exactly?

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Rashee Rice Posts Bond After Surrendering to Dallas Police Over Hit and Run Incident

Update on the Rashee Rice case, the 23YO surrenders himself to the Dallas Police, sparking intrigue and questions surrounding the event.

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While Travis Kelce Relives ‘Squirle’ Embarrassment, “Princess Kyana” Joins Papa Kelce in Supporting New Heights

Travis Kelce and his family go to Cincinnati's Fifth Third Arena to film their new podcast as Chiefs TE gets embarrassed by the crowd.

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Aaron Rodgers Beats Broncos LB at Proactive Camp as Jets QB Offers Positive Updates on Injury Comeback

Aaron Rodgers is back! The 40-year-old who was in his recovery phase, seems to look ready for the next season. Here are the pictures of A-Rod

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CU Buffs Staffer Drops Major Update on Cornerback Cormani McClain Amid Transfer Rumors

If you're wondering about Cormani McClain's status, the 5-star recruit is back at the Colorado Buffs practice field despite a confused stance earlier.

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WATCH: Travis Kelce ‘Shakes It’ to Favorite Taylor Swift Tune at New Heights, ‘Cincinnati Version’

Travis Kelce shakes it on the stage as the UC band plays a Taylor Swift song for everyone in the crowd to guess.

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Coach Prime’s Ex-Wife Carolyne’s ‘Grandma Shower’ Request Leaves Daughter Deiondra Sanders in Splits

Deiondra Sanders shares the excitement of her mother, Carolyne Chambers, as they meet up amid pregnancy joy. But is Deion Sanders ready for the baby? 

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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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