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Chiefs QB Reveals Exact Timeline for Travis Kelce’s NFL Retirement Decision

Following the Chiefs' loss against the Broncos, the speculation surfaced whether it was the final game of Travis Kelce at Arrowhead.
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Divorced in 3 Days, 49ers Legend Terrell Owens Makes Relationship Admission on Christmas & Ochocinco Offers Solution

Terrell Owens has a problem he can't solve this Christmas, but Chad Ochocinco is eager to help if possible.
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Troy Aikman Sends Public Message to Brett Favre on Christmas After Packers Legend’s Admission on “Hating”

Christmas messages set the tone as Brett Favre revisits his rivalry with Troy Aikman, revealing outlasted fierce Cowboys-Packers battles.
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NFL Brings Back Retired Steelers QB as Fiancée’s Christmas Performance With Snoop Dogg Draws George Kittle’s Attention

Snoop Dogg lighted the Christmas Day halftime show between the Vikings-Lions, but the Steelers' legend stole the spotlight unofficially.
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Scored 3 TDs While ‘High’, Brandon Marshall Shares How He Overcame Injury to Play for the Bears

Former Bears receiver Brandon Marshall recalls scoring 3 touchdowns while being 'high' after he overcame an injury to suit up for Chicago.
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Bo Nix’s 4-Word Message Puts Chargers on Notice as Sean Payton Hopes for Texans’ Win

Bo Nix sends a clear message to the Chargers as Sean Payton looks to the Texans for help while the Broncos eye the AFC West title.
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Chiefs QB Chris Oladokun Breaks Silence on Incident With JuJu Smith-Schuster After Loss to Broncos

Chiefs QB Chris Oladokun reveals his stance on the fumble play pass to the WR JuJu Smith-Schuster in the Week 17 loss.
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Sean Payton Intentionally Disrupted Broncos’ Gameplan Amidst Patrick Mahomes’ Absence

Sean Payton reveals why the Broncos changed their defensive approach and disrupted their game plan against the Chiefs.
NFL: Denver Broncos at Houston Texans

Chris Jones Sends Strong Request to Travis Kelce as Chiefs TE Makes Retirement Plans Clear

Chris Jones urges Travis Kelce to return as retirement talk swirls, highlighting the Chiefs' legacy and emotions.
NFL 2025: Raiders Vs Chiefs OCT 19

Travis Kelce Confirms Retirement Stance After Andy Reid Addressed Chiefs TE’s Last Game at Arrowhead

Travis Kelce clears stance on retirement as head coach Andy Reid opens up on it possibly being Kelce's last ever game at Arrowhead.
NFL 2025: Raiders Vs Chiefs OCT 19

Ex-Packers Safety Rushes to Jordan Love’s Defense as Criticism Pours Against QB’s Christmas Decision

Ex-Packers safety defends Jordan Love as Packers fans criticize his Christmas gesture, adding questions about the quarterback’s leadership.
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NFL’s Decision Makes Dak Prescott’s Children Suffer on Christmas

The NFL’s decision forced Cowboys QB Dak Prescott to delay holiday traditions at home, making his children suffer.
NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles

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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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