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J.J. McCarthy’s Draft Stock Skyrockets Amid Jayden Daniels’ Elbow Concerns – Report

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy exposed to meteoric rise in upcoming draft stock as Jayden Daniel’s elbow injury becomes a matter of concern

Soheli Tarafdar

4 hrs ago

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“Tad Boyle Is the Anti Coach Prime”: Deion Sanders’ Poor Record Haunts Colorado Buffaloes Despite Success in Basketball

The contrasting realms of Colorado Buffaloes between the basketball success of Tad Boyle and Deion Sanders’ football prominence.

Soheli Tarafdar

5 hrs ago

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Lamar Jackson Recreates LeBron James & Dwyane Wade’s Iconic Alley With Lakers Legend, Pokes Fun at the Duo for Imitating Them

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson remixes NBA history with a playful twist, inserting himself into iconic basketball moments.

Sanu Abraham

5 hrs ago

Breaking Social Media Hiatus, Patrick Mahomes’ Dad Celebrates Daughter Zoe’s Insane Hattrick in a Soccer Game

Patrick Mahomes' family is into sports! After the QB, dad Patrick Mahomes Sr. & sister Mia Randall, QB's second half-sister is a sports pro.

Bhwya Sriya

6 hrs ago

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“What Did I Do to Deserve This Man”: Simone Biles Overwhelmed by Husband Jonathan Owens’ Gesture

Gymnastic athlete, Simone Biles shares Instagram story overjoyed by husband Jonathan Owens' loving gesture

Diptarko Paul

6 hrs ago

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Louis Rees-Zammit Girlfriend: Meet Saffron Barker, Welsh Rugby Star’s Ex-Girlfriend Who He Recently Split Up With

Louis Rees-Zammit split up with his long-distance girlfriend, Saffron Barker, following his move to the US to pursue his NFL dream.

Sneha Singh

6 hrs ago

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Already Impressed With Patrick Mahomes’ No-Look Pass, Clark Hunt Reveals the Moment He Knew Chiefs QB Was “Pretty Special”

The Chiefs' CEO, Clark Hunt, revealed that watching Patrick Mahomes' no-look pass was when he knew they had hit the jackpot with the QB.

Sneha Singh

6 hrs ago

February 12, 2023, Glendale, Arizona, USA: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback PATRICK MAHOMES (15) hoists the Lombardi Troph

Patrick Mahomes’ Magic Johnson-Like Skills in Football Impressed Chiefs Owner Clark Hunt Into Landing Him in Kansas City

Discover the origin and impact of Patrick Mahomes' jaw-dropping no-look pass, a move inspired by basketball legend Magic Johnson.

Sanu Abraham

6 hrs ago

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3 Days Into Family Vacation, Coach Prime Makes Honest Admission on Colorado Buffaloes and His Staff

Buffaloes' head coach Deion Sanders takes to Twitter to express his longing for the Colorado football family as he enjoys his family vacation

Soheli Tarafdar

7 hrs ago

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“Changed the Culture”: Deion Sanders’ Ex-Teammate Jerry Rice Opens Up on Coach Prime’s Influence on College Football

Coach Prime's former colleague from Jackson State, Jerry Rice, reveals Deion Sanders' transformative impact on college football.

Soheli Tarafdar

7 hrs ago

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Patrick Mahomes Allegedly Breaks Ties With P Diddy as He Removes All Social Media Posts Related to the Hip Hop Star

The Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes backtracks his Twitter and gets rid of anything that had to do with Diddy amidst serious allegations

Abhinav Prakash

8 hrs ago

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Once Desired to Imitate Deion Sanders, the Steelers’ Russell Wilson Tipped to Succeed in the MLB

As Russell Wilson gears up with the Steelers, a former NFL star has an alternative field in mind where the QB would excel in.

Sneha Singh

8 hrs ago

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“We Miss You”: Kansas City Chiefs Pay Homage to ‘First Lady of Football’ Norma Hunt on Birthday Anniversary

The Chiefs posted a short, sweet message on X as they remember Norma Hunt, the wife of founder Lamar Hunt, on her birth anniversary.

Jakso James

13 hrs ago

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“You Are a Hypocrite”: Coach Prime Handed ‘Coaching Lessons 101’ After Fiery Pep Talk to Shedeur Sanders & Co.

Coach JB critiquеs Coach Primе's coaching approach and еmphasized continual growth and a forward looking mindsеt in coaching in CFB.

Arunima Guchhait

13 hrs ago

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Jim Harbaugh Can Script the Perfect “Storyline” by Signing Marvis Harrison Jr as Unsung Relationships Grab Limelight

Jim Harbaugh would get the perfect chance to architect a perfect storyline from scratch by drafting Marvin Harrison Jr.

Pankti Parmar

13 hrs ago

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Louis Rees-Zammit Parents: Meet Former Football Player Father Joe Rees-Zammit and Mother Maxine

As Louis Rees-Zammit prepares to try his luck in the NFL, his mother Maxine, and former football player father, Joe remain his cheerleaders.

Sneha Singh

14 hrs ago

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“He’s Underrated”: RGIII Steps in to Shield J.J McCarthy from Overhyped Accusations

JJ McCarthy's teammate RGIII came to his rescue amidst the growing criticism of his skyrocketing draft stocks.

Pankti Parmar

15 hrs ago

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Louis Rees-Zammit Receives Advice From Former Rugby-Turned-NFL Player on How To Succeed in Football Ahead of Chiefs Stint

Louis Rees-Zammit is all set to join the Chiefs' practice squad from rugby. But can the Welsh rugby international make it to the active squad?

Jakso James

15 hrs ago

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Drake Maye’s Relationship with QB Coach Josh McCown Draws Vikings’ Attention at UNC Pro Day

Drakе Mayе, the highly toutеd quartеrback prospеct se to imprеssеs NFL scouts, including thе Minnеsota Vikings at UNC's pro day.

Arunima Guchhait

15 hrs ago

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Brittany Reveals Why Patrick Mahomes’ ‘Food Allergy Family’ Is ‘Cautious’ as Son Bronze Learns to Walk

Brittany Mahomes is taking no chances as Bronze "sprints" through the house. Being a "food allergy family" she always has to be on her guard.

Jakso James

16 hrs ago

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Who Are Brock Bowers’ Parents? Exploring the Athletic Family of Georgia Bulldogs’ TE

Here's a little dive into the personal life of Georgia Bulldogs tight-end Brock Bowers growth and development

Rajveer Gupta

16 hrs ago

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Kyle Brandt Goes off Defending Caleb Williams’ Bold Fashion Choices After USC Star Gets Harassed Online

While NFL community harshly trolling Caleb Williams for wearing pink nails, TV host Kyle Brandt stepped up to defend the draft prospect.

Arunima Guchhait

17 hrs ago

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Proud Mom Brittany Shows Off Patrick Mahomes’ Daughter Sterling Skye’s Baking Skills in Latest Update

Proud mom Brittany Mahomes shares a Instagram story showcasing her daughter Sterling's baking skill. Reveals Skye's love for baking.

Paramita Banik

17 hrs ago

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“Paying My Mortgage”: Tom Brady’s Ex-Wife Gisele Bündchen Reveals Financial Hardship, Sold First Class Tickets to Pay Rent

Gisele Bundchen opens up on what it took for her to reach a net worth of $400 million from living in a two-bedroom apartment.

Pankti Parmar

17 hrs ago

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Who Are Roman Wilson’s Parents? Meet the Michigan Wolverines WR’s Family

A little dive into the personal life of the Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson as he declares for the draft

Rajveer Gupta

17 hrs ago

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Kyle Shanahan Praises ‘Unbelievable’ Brock Purdy for Fighting Through Pressures of Playing Quarterback

The San Francisco 49ers' HC, Kyle Shanahan, is "pumped" to coach Brock Purdy in his first offseason and praised the young QB's progress.

Sneha Singh

17 hrs ago

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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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