Spread the loveIn the world of sports, few activities are as universally loved and deeply ingrained in culture as football. It is more than just a game; it is a profound classroom where invaluable ...

Photos: Stephen White - CameraSport via Getty Images; design: Eamonn Dalton/ The Athletic What is it really like to be a football manager? How do you escape the pressure? What impact do results have ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. This essay is excerpted from culture writer Chuck Klosterman’s new book, “Football.” Television defined the last ...