Football is hypermasculine and often unwelcoming, but I keep coming back anyway
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Football is hypermasculine and often unwelcoming, but I keep coming back anyway
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September 9, 2026 9:00AM (EDT)
The New England Patriots face off against the Cleveland Browns during a preseason game on Aug. 27, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio. (Jason Miller/Getty Images)
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