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"Why Football Matters" by Mark Edmundson explores Edmundson's experiences playing high school football and the pros and cons of the game.

Review: ‘Why Football Matters’ by Mark Edmundson

May 9, 2019 at 4:47 p.m.

Mark Edmundson's new memoir about his days playing high school football, "Why Football Matters: My Education in the Game," arrives at a time when the sport's role in American society...

Rod v. Judy: The Staff Smackdown

July 3, 2026 at 2:20 a.m.

The Illinois governor’s race is moving into full swing. Here’s a look at the people who are advising, organizing, and speaking for the candidates.

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