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Titans Rookie OL Bulldozes 300-Pound Lineman in Effortless Fashion to Give a Brutal Warning to 31 Teams
Titans' first-round draft pick sends shivers to the NFL world after dominating a 300-pound lineman during a practice session.
Moments After Getting Brutally Ignored by Nuggets Star Jamal Murray, QB Russell Wilson Shows What Happened Next
Even though he suffered a small embarrassment in the arena, Russell Wilson took to Instagram to congratulate the Denver Nuggets.
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts Incurs Nasty Injury in an Attempt to Prove His Athletic Supremacy Over Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow
Jalen Hurts' fearless competitiveness was on display during a game when he narrowly avoided a potentially harmful situation.
“We Are Gonna Die”: Former NFL Star Peyton Hillis Recounts Nervous Moments Where He Faced the Brutal Reality Called Death
Former NFL Star Recounts Heroic Effort That Saved Young Lives of His Son, and Niece From Deadly Drowning Tragedy
Months After Saving Two Human Lives, NFL’s Miracle Rescuer Peyton Hillis Revisits Mom’s Priceless Contribution: “Ori And Camilla Drowning”
After almost half a year after a traumatic incident, Peyton Hillis remembers the scary details to his brave act.
Amidst Calls for More Endorsements to Track Athletes, a San Diego Entrepreneur Spits “Facts” About the Business Model of Billion Dollar Footwear Brands
Tyrone Ross Jr. calls out track and field organizing board to action for the debate about pay dispute and endorsement dispute to end.
“What a Heroic Moment”: Former NFL RB Peyton Hillis’ Risky Decision for Son to Save Another Life Leaves Sports World in Awe
Earlier this year, former NFL RB Peyton Hillis suffered an incident that no father would want, but he powered through and saved lives.
“What a Historic and Magical Night”: $245 Million Russell Wilson Gets A Kiss From Ciara Amidst Insult From Nuggets Star
Russell Wilson was spotted at the NBA finals alongside his family. However the Broncos quarterback found himself in an awkward moment.
“You Guys Are Irrelevant in Las Vegas”: Almost Tom Brady Owned Raiders Face Fan Apathy as the Franchise Joins the City to Celebrate Big Achievement
As Las Vegas celebrated a big sporting achievement, almost Tom Brady owned Raiders faced the wrath and indifference pf their own fans.
NFL Goat Tom Brady’s Golfing Partner Once Literally Forced Legend Tiger Woods to Make an Icy Jab in Front of Live Camera
Days before competing against Tiger Woods, golfing partner of Tom Brady once forced Woods to make a very icy comment.
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Browns’ $230 Million Grandmaster Deshaun Watson Confirms He Did This Wonderful Gesture After He Received His First Paycheck
Deshaun Watson's quick act of generosity after achieving success earned him online admiration as he selflessly helped three women in need.
“Their Fans Are Really Sh*tty”: Chicago Bears Defensive Tackle Lambasts Aaron Rodgers Former Team With Brutal Remarks
After their old-time QB Aaron Rodgers left, the Green Bay Packers fans received some strong words from a Bears defensive tackle.
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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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