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Carson Beck Emphasizes Patience in Decision to Stay at Georgia Over NFL Draft Opportunity

Georgia Bulldogs QB Carson Beck impresses the CFB world with his immense patience by keeping himself committed to the program.
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Lane Kiffin Gets Emotional Over Falcons’ HC Raheem Morris’ Touching Tribute to Late Father Monte Kiffin After Recent Passing

Lane Kiffin was moved to tears after Raheem Morris’ touching story about his late father, Monte Kiffin, who passed away at 84. 
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After Jim Harbaugh’s Blunt Clarification, ESPN Expert Gives Michigan Sigh of Relief Despite Sherrone Moore’s Impending Sanctions

ESPN analyst offers a glimmer of hope for Michigan Wolverines amidst NCAA investigation as their ex-coach Jim Harbaugh denies wrongdoing.
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Deion Sanders’ Former Player’s ‘Real-Life GTA’ Label Draws Verdict From CU Buffs Alum Amidst Fight and Money Floating Allegations

Colorado Buffaloes alum Matt McChesney backs up Deion Sanders Colorado on the grounds of the fight and money allegations
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Deion Sanders Jr.’s Cheeky Plan to Avenge Brother Shedeur Backfires as Travis Hunter Sees Through the Scheme

Deion Sanders Jr.'s playful prank on Travis Hunter backfires as the two-way star sees through his scheme to defend brother Shedeur Sanders.
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Threatening Kyle Shanahan’s 49ers Future, Brandon Aiyuk Offered Two Teams’ Contract in Patriots & Browns

Brandon Aiyuk's contract offers from the Patriots and Browns threaten Kyle Shanahan’s future. What’s at stake for San Francisco?
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Ex-Chiefs RB Betrays Patrick Mahomes Allegiance to Support Tyreek Hill’s No.1 Claims, Limits Captain QB’s Influence to Playoff Form

An ex-Chiefs RB shocks fans by backing Tyreek Hill’s No.1 claims over Patrick Mahomes, hinting the QB's influence is confined to playoff.
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“Repeat Violator” Sherrone Moore Gets Grim Update as ESPN Expert Paints a Picture for Michigan HC in NCAA Rule Violations

Pete Thamel further explains Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore's predicament with the NCAA’s Notice of Allegations.
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Deion Sanders’ Revolutionary Efforts in Hall of Fame Improvements Earns Surprising Approval from His Critic Jason Whitlock

Deion Sanders earns words of praise from his critic Jason Whitlock for his revolutionary work in the selection process in Hall of Fame.
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LeBron James Shares Wife Savannah’s Importance to Single Tom Brady at Special Paris Olympics Gathering

LeBron James shares a memorable moment with wife Savannah and NFL legend, Tom Brady, during the 'Celebration of Olympic Basketball' event.
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“Completely Lost”: Deion Sanders Jr. Lashes Out at Fox for Using Gambler’s Quotes on Half-Brother Shedeur’s NFL Draft Prospect

Deion Sanders Jr. lambasts Fox News' Rex Beyers calling him a gambler as he dissects the strengths and weaknesses of Shedeur Sanders.
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CU Buffs Chef Highlights Deion Sanders’ Gratitude to Director for Investing in Team’s Health

Deion Sanders and CU Chef show gratitude to their athletic director for enabling the Buffs to have a fine and solid meal plan.
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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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