Sports- Teams and Players

NFL, NBA, NHL

Arizona Cardinals

NFL, NFC West team, originally named Morgan Athletic Club, Founded by Chris O’Brian. The oldest continuously run professional football franchise in the United States and have won two NFL championships, in 1925 and 1947. They play their home games at State Farm Stadium. Mascot- Big Red

Alanta Falcons

NFL, NFC south team, originally formed as a Expansion Team.
Play at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Nicknamed the “Dirty Birds,” known for players such as Matt Ryan (“Matty Ice”), Michael Vick, Julio Jones, and Deion Sanders. They appeared in Super Bowl XXXIII and Super Bowl LI but lost both, with Super Bowl LI famously featuring their 28–3 lead over the New England Patriots before losing in overtime.

Carolina Panthers

NFL, NFC South, team founded in 1995. They compete in the and play at Bank of America Stadium. Their team colors are black, blue, and silver, and their mascot is Sir Purr. Famous players include quarterback Cam Newton, linebacker Luke Kuechly, and wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. Reached Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004, losing to the New England Patriots, and Super Bowl 50 in 2016, losing to the Denver Broncos. Cam Newton won NFL MVP in 2015.

Chicago Bears

NFL, NFC North team founded in 1920. Originally known as the Decatur Staleys, they are one of the NFL’s oldest franchises.They play at Soldier Field and are famous for legendary players such as Walter Payton, Dick Butkus, and Mike Ditka. Won Super Bowl XX in 1986, defeating the New England Patriots, and are known for their dominant 1985 defense. Their historic rivalry with the Green Bay Packers is one of the NFL’s most famous.

Dallas Cowboys

NFL, NFC East team founded in 1960. They play at AT&T Stadium in Arlington and are nicknamed “America’s Team.” Famous players include quarterback Roger Staubach, Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith (the NFL’s all-time leading rusher), Michael Irvin, and Deion Sanders. Won five Super Bowls (VI, XII, XXVII, XXVIII, and XXX), with their dynasty in the 1990s led by Aikman, Smith, and Irvin. Their major rivalries include the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders, and New York Giants.

Detroit Lions

NFL, NFC North team founded in 1930 as the Portsmouth Spartans and moved in 1934. They play at Ford Field. Famous players include Barry Sanders, one of the greatest running backs ever, Calvin Johnson (“Megatron”), and quarterback Matthew Stafford. Won four NFL championships before the Super Bowl era (1935, 1952, 1953, and 1957), but have never appeared in a Super Bowl. Their longtime rivals include the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears.

Green Bay Packers

NFL, NFC North team founded in 1919, making them one of the oldest professional football teams. Play at Lambeau Field, famously known as the “Frozen Tundra.” Are the only publicly owned, nonprofit major professional sports team in the United States. Famous players include Bart Starr, Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers, and Reggie White. They have won four Super Bowls (I, II, XXXI, and XLV) and hold the NFL record for the most league championships with 13 total, including pre-Super Bowl titles. Their biggest rivalry is with the Chicago Bears.

Los Angeles Rams

NFL, NFC West team founded in 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio, before moving in 1946. After playing in St. Louis from 1995 to 2015, they returned to Los Angeles in 2016. SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Famous players include Kurt Warner, Marshall Faulk, Eric Dickerson, Aaron Donald, and Cooper Kupp. Have won two Super Bowls (XXXIV and LVI), most recently defeating the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI in 2022. Their division rivals include the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, and Arizona Cardinals.

Minnesota Vikings

NFL, NFC North team founded in 1961. They play at U.S. Bank Stadium. Represents Minnesota’s Scandinavian heritage. Famous players include Randy Moss, Adrian Peterson, Fran Tarkenton, and Brett Favre. Have appeared in four Super Bowls (IV, VIII, IX, and XI) but have never won one. They are famous for the Purple People Eaters, their dominant defensive line of the 1970s. Their biggest rivals include the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears.

New Orleans Saints

NFL, NFC South team founded in 1967. Play at the Caesars Superdome, also known as the Superdome, and are nicknamed the “Who Dat” team. Famous players include quarterback Drew Brees, running back Alvin Kamara, and linebacker Rickey Jackson. Won their first and only Super Bowl, Super Bowl XLIV, in 2010, defeating the Indianapolis Colts; Drew Brees was named MVP. Division rivals include the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

New York Giants

NFL, NFC East team founded in 1925. They share MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with the Jets. Famous players include Lawrence Taylor, Eli Manning, Michael Strahan, and Frank Gifford. Won four Super Bowls (XXI, XXV, XLII, and XLVI), with two particularly famous victories over the New England Patriots in Super Bowls XLII and XLVI, ending the Patriots’ bid for a perfect season in 2008. Their biggest rivals include the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, and Washington Commanders.

Philadelphia Eagles

NFL, NFC East team founded in 1933. They play at Lincoln Financial Field and are known as the “Birds.” Famous players include Reggie White, Brian Dawkins, Donovan McNabb, and Jason Kelce. Won two Super Bowls (LII and LIX), defeating the New England Patriots in both; their first Super Bowl victory came in 2018, with quarterback Nick Foles earning MVP honors. Rivals include the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, and Washington Commanders.

San Francisco 49ers

NFL, NFC West team founded in 1946. They play at Levi’s Stadium. Their name refers to the gold rush prospectors of 1849. Famous players include Joe Montana, Steve Young, Jerry Rice (often considered the greatest wide receiver ever), and Ronnie Lott. Won five Super Bowls (XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV, and XXIX), with a dominant dynasty in the 1980s and early 1990s. Their biggest rivals include the Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks.