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WATCH: Tom Brady Takes Out His Frustration on a Tablet During Saints Humiliation

Tom Brady takes out his frustration on a tablet after a terrible week 15 showing in the fixture against the New Orleans Saints.

NFL World Shocked After Tampa Bay Buccaneers Shut Out at Home Against New Orleans Saints

Before last night's clash between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Saints, very few might've favored the Saints to pull off a victory.
NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Washington Football Team

Marquise Brown Injury Report: More Disappointment for Ravens Fans

Earlier today, NFL insider and reputed journalist Adam Schefter revealed that Ravens WR Marquise Brown is listed as questionable for tonight.
NFL: Baltimore Ravens at Denver Broncos

Former NFL Player Frank Gore Pays Tribute to San Francisco 49ers Ahead of Boxing Debut

Former NFL running back Frank Gore faced former NBA player Deron Williams in a boxing match while paying tribute to San Francisco 49ers.
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Taunting or Not? Patrick Mahomes’ Celebration vs Los Angeles Chargers Sparks Controversy

A case of misunderstanding or exaggeration? Was Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes' celebration really a taunt?
NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Kansas City Chiefs

Carson Wentz Completes Just Five Passes for Colts; Did the Patriots Get a Taste of Their Own Medicine?

Carson Wentz had a quiet game against the Patriots. The QB completed 5 of 12 passes for 57 yards, a touchdown, and an interception.

“How Did That Happen in My Life?”: Tom Brady Shares His Gratitude on Playing With Mike Evans, Rob Gronkowski and Antonio Brown

For a player with so many accolades, Tom Brady is as humble as they come and his latest interview is a testament to this claim.

Hollywood Actor Ben Affleck Reflects on His Friendship With Tom Brady

Hollywood superstar Ben Affleck during his recent interview in the Bill Simmons Podcast reflects upon his friendship with Tom Brady.

A Heartbroken Urban Meyer After Jaguars Fire Him: ‘I Love Jacksonville. It’s One of the Reasons I Took This Job.’

Former Jacksonville Jaguars HC Urban Meyer during an interview with NFL Insider Ian Rapoport apologized to the franchise after being fired.
NFL: Jacksonville Jaguars at Cincinnati Bengals

PHOTOS: Tom Brady Selects NCAA Athletes as Models For His Clothing Brand

Months after Tom Brady announced, 'BRADY' is finally going live next month with talented NCAA athletes driving the first campaign.
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Tom Brady to Perform Ridiculously Generous Gesture for Ten Young Athletes

Tom Brady is truly a one of a kind athlete, after signing ten young college athletes to the Brady Brand and he will be sponsoring them.

Minnesota Vikings Cut Starter CB Bashaud Breeland After a Shocking Revelation

The Minnesota Vikings get rid of their starting cornerback Bashaud Breeland following the recent turn of events at practice on Friday.
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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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