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This is Defector, a new sports blog and media company. We made this place together, we own it together, we run it together. Without access, without favor, without discretion, and without interference.

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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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Dan McQuade

A look at a Virgil Abloh exhibit with the gift shop in the background

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Arts And Culture

When Exiting Through The Gift Shop Is The Best Part Of The Exhibit

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Patrick Redford

A slapper celebrates after knocking out his opponent.

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The Fights

Dana White’s ‘Power Slap’ Is An Abomination

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Tom Ley

Washington Commanders v Indianapolis Colts

Defector Up All Night

The Colts Are So Weird

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Giri Nathan

TENNIS-AUS-OPEN

Tennis

Elena Rybakina Has Overcome Her Glitchy Ranking

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Lauren Theisen

Lou Lamoriello attends Islanders practice

New York Islanders Training Camp

Islanders GM: It’s My Fault We Suck

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 25: Head coach Rick Tocchet of the Vancouver Canucks looks on during the third period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on January 25, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.

Vancouver Canucks v Seattle Kraken

The Vancouver Canucks Have Already Left Their New Coach Speechless

Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

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Drew Magary

Miami Dolphins v San Francisco 49ers

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If You Don’t Have Multiple Real Dudes You Don’t Have Shit!

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David Roth

Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts leaves the field after his team demolished the New York Giants in the NFL Divisional Round.

NFC Divisional Playoffs – New York Giants v Philadelphia Eagles

Podcasts

The Eagles Butt-Push Maneuver And Mike McCarthy’s Anti-Comedy, With Kalyn Kahler

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Ray Ratto

St. Louis Cardinals v Cincinnati Reds

The Hall Of Fame Charts No Course

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Barry Petchesky

xx during an NFL divisional round playoff football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (Michael Owens via AP)

NFC Divisional Playoffs – Dallas Cowboys v San Francisco 49ers

The Hip Drop Tackle Could Be The NFL’s Next Illegal Tackle

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Samer Kalaf

Nathaniel Hackett stands on the sideline in sunglasses during a Broncos-Ravens game.

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The Jets Willingly Take On A Nathaniel Hackett Problem

James Dolan, in a velvet blazer and a dumb hat, singing his heart out.

16th Annual Americana Music Festival & Conference – Day 1

Seventeen Minutes Of James Dolan Is Too Much James Dolan

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Israel Daramola

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 25: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies competes for the loose ball against Stephen Curry #30, Donte DiVincenzo #0 and Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter at Chase Center on January 25, 2023 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Memphis Grizzlies v Golden State Warriors

The Grizzlies Show Their Age

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Sabrina Imbler

A woman encourages her child to look at the mummy of young boy during a preview of the 'Ancient lives, new discoveries' exhibition at the British Museum in Central London on May 20, 2014.

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How To Respect A Mummy

Ben Shelton of the United States plays a backhand in the Quarterfinal singles match against Tommy Paul of the United States during day ten of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park

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Ben Shelton Wasted No Time In His First Matches Outside The U.S.

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Laura Wagner

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Media Meltdowns

NBC Politics Reporter Gloats About Evicting Tenant: “I Hope He Enjoys The Sex In Prison”

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Golf

Do Not Cross Patrick Reed Unless You Want A Golf Tee Gently Tossed In Your General Direction

A paleoart illustration of the pterosaur Balaenognathus maeuseri, showing a creature with a long bill that tapers to a flat end, lots of tiny verticle teeth, and a red beady eye staring out from an orange and blue face.

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Now That’s What I Call Teeth!

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: JAN 17 Kent State at Eastern Michigan

College Basketball

Emoni Bates Keeps Shooting

<div dir="auto"><a href="https://twitter.com/nkulw">Noah Kulwin</a> is a writer and co-host of the podcast <a href="https://blowback.show/">Blowback</a>. He lives in New Jersey.</div>

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Noah Kulwin

A photo of Lee Harvey Oswald being taken away by officials. In the corner is the join or die cartoon with the words THE AMERICAN FRIEND on it

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Politics

Decades Later, The JFK Assassination Still Keeps Some Secrets

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Luis Paez-Pumar

LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during the game against the LA Clippers on January 24, 2023 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

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LeBron James Makes History, Looks Miserable Doing It

Hawaiian surfer Mark Healy rides a wave during The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational surfing contest on January 22, 2023, at Waimea Bay on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by Brian Bielmann / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by BRIAN BIELMANN/AFP via Getty Images)

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The Great Outdoors

Local Lifeguard Wins Big-Wave Surfing’s Most Prestigious Competition

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16 Year Old Fatally shot By Maryland State Trooper

Policing

Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Cop Who Killed Peyton Ham

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 31: Las Vegas Aces forward Dearica Hamby (5) looks to the sidelines during the Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces WNBA game on July 31, 2022 at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN.

WNBA: JUL 31 Las Vegas Aces at Indiana Fever

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Dearica Hamby Found Out Who The WNBA Puts First

Collin Delia #60 of the Vancouver Canucks skates up ice during their NHL game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Rogers Arena January 18, 2023 in Vancouver.

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This Is So Stupid

Vancouver Canucks Goalie Says There Was No Fart, Just Skate

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