How Lacrosse and Boxing Explain the USA

November 7, 2025
By: Dave Zirin

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Jeff Teat #7 of the New York Atlas in action during the Premier Lacrosse League Championship game between the New York Atlas and the Denver Outlaws at Sports Illustrated Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Harrison, New Jersey.  (Evan Bernstein / Getty Images)

On the latest episode of Edge of Sports.

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This week, we speak to Scott Price, author of the new book The American Game: History and Hope in the Country of Lacrosse. I interview Scott alongside Edge of Sports lacrosse correspondent Vin Intondi. Also, I speak to Rudy Mondragón, for part two of our discussion about the new book Rings of Dissent: Boxing and Performances of Rebellion.

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