From it's humble beginnings as a rugby/soccer doppelganger to now a multi-billion dollar industry, the National Football League has cemented itself in the culture of America as a sporting juggernaut. Fall is dominated by American football now, with the Superbowl becoming one of the biggest televised events in the world. But it also has its share of controversies, from domestic abuse scandals to fixing games. Join us as we take a trip through over a century of sporting history!
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