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Broncos New HC Sean Payton Reveals How He Started Golf as a High School Player

New Denver Broncos HC Sean Payton reveals how he developed a passion for golfing since his days as a teenager in high school.
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“He Is Too Damn Expensive”: Rich Eisen Reveals Jets Concerns as Aaron Rodgers Deal Hits the Wall

Sports commentator Rich Eisen has underlined the future of the Aaron Rodgers deal between the New York Jets and the Green Bay Packers.
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Shaquille O’Neal Throws Odell Beckham Jr., Joe Burrow, Sha’Carri Richardson, and More Under the Bus With Outrageous Angel Reese Claim

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal dropped a major Angel Reese statement that might not sit well with several well-established athletes.
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Mac Jones Trade Update: Sightings of Tom Brady’s Successor Clears the Air for Worried Fans

Fans and analysts await Jones' fate as a potential successor to Tom Brady. Recent sightings suggest his dedication to the upcoming season.
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Drake London’s Emotional Clip from Draft Day Can Bring Tears to Any Brother-Sister Watching

Days before the 2023 draft, a video of Drake London speaking emotionally to his sister went viral on Twitter and melted the hearts of fans.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – AUGUST 22: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) during warm up prior to the National Foo

Former Chiefs OT Gives Massive Shoutout to Joe Burrow Just Before Patrick Mahomes Comparison

NFL OT shocks with a move from the Chiefs to the Bengals joining Burrow for Super Bowl contention. He showers praises for his new QB.
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Patrick Mahomes Spotted Training With Secret Chiefs WR Whose Career Almost Ended Because of Rare Spinal Condition

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been training with a secret wide receiver weapon that not many in the NFL know about.
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“I Had an Uncle Like That”: Coach Prime’s Hilarious Expression After Memorable Ralphie Meet Makes NFL Twitter Smile

Deion Sanders' hilarious reaction to meeting Colorado's live mascot and pride, Ralphie, makes NFL Twitter smile.
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Who Is NFL Star Christian McCaffrey’s Fiancée, Who Is Former Miss Universe?

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BEVERLY HILLS, CA – MARCH 27: Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo at the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at the Wallis Ann

Long Time Rival Calls Out Aaron Rodgers Ability to Make Jets a Contender

In a recent interview of the Rich Eisen Show, one of a long-term rival of superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers, reacted to his ability.
NFL: Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions

“You Work So Hard”: 22 Y/O Giants Rookie Surprises Teary-Eyed Mom With Brand-New House

New York Giants Rookie and 22-year-old phenom pays respect to his mother and makes her emotional by buying her a new house.
NFL: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants

“Did Any Humans End Up Underneath Those?”: Pat McAfee Heaves Huge Sigh of Relief as Golf Fans’ Experience Miracle Escape

Pat McAfee talks about the incident of trees falling down at the Augusta National Golf Course during the Masters 2023 tournament.
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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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