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Which league did the NFL merge with?

  • The United Football League

  • The Canadian Football League

  • The American Football League

  • The National Basketball Association

Answer

In 1970, the National Football League merged with the American Football League, creating a single 26-team league. The NFL was founded in 1920, while the AFL was founded in 1960. The two leagues had been rivals for years, and their merger was a major event in the history of professional football. The merger created a more competitive league, and it also helped to increase the popularity of football.
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