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The history of the

National Football League

The NFL is wildly
popular, with teams
regularly selling out
their home games.

he National Football League (NFL) started in 1920 with 14
Tteams. Since then, it has grown into a multibillion-dollar
organization. Today, there are 32 teams. NFL games are played

in large stadiums packed with cheering fans. Some of these
places are old and filled with meaningful histories. Others are
more modern. Millions of fans from around the world watch
the sport.
There are no sure things in the NFL. Any team can win any

game. This is part of what makes the league so exciting for
fans. Yet some teams, led by great coaches and players, show a
dominance that lasts for many years. These teams often end up

in the playoffs. In the playoffs, every game is a sudden-death

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