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March Madness Seeps in Patrick Mahomes’ Home as Brittany Shares Adorable Clip of Bronze: “Kid Loves Ball”

Brittany Mahomes shares some adorable moments with their son Bronze as the mother of two has a special 4-word message for the toddler.
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“I’m Deion Sanders”: Hours After ‘Approach’ Justification, Ex-NFL Stars Unite to Scrutinize Coach Prime’s Recruiting Antics

While Deion Sanders is known for his “totally different” recruiting approach, some people aren't singing praises of his recruitment style. 
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Patrick Mahomes Forced to Dress Up as Texas Longhorn Mascot as March Madness Pits Them Against Colorado State Rams

Patrick Mahomes surprises as Longhorns' mascot in March Madness bet twist, and he is ready to catch all the action! Learn more here!
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Sherrone Moore Reveals Endorsing J.J. McCarthy’s Winning Pedigree to ‘Multiple’ NFL Teams With a 4-Word Message

Michigan Wolverines new head coach, Sherrone Moore garners attention by diving into J J McCarthy’s triumphs
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Amid Chargers’ $56M Dilemma for Justin Herbert, Joe Hortiz Breaks Silence on Losing Keenan Allen in Salary Cap Casualty

General manager Joe Hortiz explains how the Chargers had to trade Keenan Allen to maximize their salary cap to pay Justin Herbert. 
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Tyreek Hill’s Wife Lists Florida Mansion for $6.9M Months After Fire

After his house burned down in January, Tyreek Hill may now be looking to sell it for $400k less than what he bought it for.
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NFL EVP Supports Roger Goodell’s Stance to Ban Hip Drop Tackle: “Something We Want to Get Out the Game”

After Roger Goodell expressed that he'd like to ban the hip-drop tackle, NFL EVP Troy Vincent has come out in support of his colleague.
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Caleb Williams Could Recreate the “Glory Years of Michael Jordan” if He Balls Out With Chicago Bears, Says Keyshawn

If Caleb Williams goes to Chicago, he could turn their fortunes like Michael Jordan did, claims Keyshawn Johnson.
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Neither Michigan Nor 49ers, Jim Harbaugh’s Stellar Record With Stanford Highlighted to Quash Doubts Around Chargers HC’s Ability

Analyst rejects skepticism around Harbaugh's coaching tenure, highlighting his three impressive years at the Stanford Cardinals.
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“Cowboys Should Have Hired Bill Belichick”: Stephen A. Smith Sends a Message to Jerry Jones to ‘Discipline’ Dallas

Stephen A. Smith opines that the Dallas Cowboys missed out on a golden opportunity by not signing Bill Belichick as HC.
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Coach Prime’s Recruitment Style Ripped Apart as Colorado’s Weaknesses Get Exposed Ahead of Crucial 2024 Season

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JJ Watt Reveals His Retirement Advice to Jason Kelce About ‘Vicariously’ Living the NFL Through Brother Travis Kelce

J.J. Watt discusses Jason Kelce's retirement plans, hinting at broadcasting ventures & more in a candid interview

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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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