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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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The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Merch v3

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Israel Daramola

Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers on January 29, 2023 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Nobody’s Going To Grizzlies Games To Watch Ja Morant’s Pals On The Court

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Lauren Theisen

Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor pose with their Championship belts

BOXING: FEB 04 Serrano vs Cruz

The Fights

The Biggest Women’s Boxing Match Ever Will Get A Sequel

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Soraya Roberts

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Defector At The Movies

Andrea Riseborough’s Oscar Nod Is A Nomination For The Past

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Luis Paez-Pumar

The official Manchester City club badge on a cornerflag ahead of the Premier League match between Manchester City and Everton FC at Etihad Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Manchester City v Everton FC – Premier League

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Why Is The Premier League Going To War With Manchester City?

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Las Vegas Aces and Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis smiles during the game vs Seattle Storm at Michelob ULTRA Arena.

Las Vegas Aces vs Seattle Storm

WNBA

Caring Is A Competitive Advantage

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Barry Petchesky

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Video Games

Let Me Tell You About This Idiot Video Game I’m Obsessed With

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Samer Kalaf

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy stands in front of a pizza shop with a sign that clearly says it's closed for a staff party.

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Media Meltdowns

Pizza Boy Wants His Pizza Right Now!

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Chris Thompson

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Kyrie Irving Is Now The Mavericks’ Problem

Max Shulga of Utah State stands at the free-throw line.

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College Basketball

Colorado State Apologizes For Fans Chanting “Russia” At Ukrainian Opponent

NFC head coach Eli Manning leads a huddle during a practice session prior to an NFL Pro Bowl football game at Allegiant Stadium on February 04, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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The Pro Bowl Is All About Creating Forgettable Memories

LeBron James and Kyrie Irving shake hands.

For The Lakers, Kyrie Irving Would Be A Risk Worth Taking

Head Coach Jim Boeheim of the Syracuse Orange looks on during the second half against the Virginia Cavaliers at JMA Wireless Dome on January 30, 2023.

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Jim Boeheim Blames Everyone But Himself

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Albert Burneko

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You Have No Excuse For Disliking Vegetables

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Sabrina Imbler

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Whoopsies! Fossil From The Dawn Of Life Actually Just Bees

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Defector Staff

19th Century Dinner Party After The Hunt. Engraving 1800s. (Photo by: Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

19th Century Dinner Party After The Hunt. Engraving 1800s

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Coast Into The Weekend By Chatting With The Defector Staff

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Now Kyrie Irving Wants Out Of Brooklyn

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Giri Nathan

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Big Crash Leaves Cyclist Dangling Over Small Bridge

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Ray Ratto

Tennessee Titans v Indianapolis Colts

There Is No Escape From The Colts’ Coaching Search

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Tom Ley

Iowa v Ohio State

Caitlin Clark Knows When To Start The Show

Investigations Editor. You can reach her at diana@defector.com or, if you prefer protonmail, dfmoskovitz@protonmail.com. If security is a concern, download the Signal app and send her a text at 929-251-8187.

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Trinity Thomas of the Florida Gators competes in the balance beam during the Division I Womens Gymnastics Championship held at Dickies Arena on April 14, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Trinity Thomas Is Inching Closer To History

Dillon Brooks and Donovan Mitchell exchange shoves.

Donovan Mitchell Was Not Thrilled With Dillon Brooks Boinking His Junk

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Justice For Flamingo, Who Did Not Consent To Being Dyed Pink

Golden State Warriors v Minnesota Timberwolves

Four Brief Proposals For Unclogging The Western Conference

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David Roth

Patrick Beverley and LeBron James look upset during a Los Angeles Lakers game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Defector logo is in the corner.

Los Angeles Lakers v Portland Trail Blazers

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New Frontiers In Loser Shit, With Patrick Redford

Visual Editor. Runs <a href="http://defectorstore.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">defectorstore.com</a>. Philadelphia-based, if you couldn’t tell.

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Dan McQuade

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - FEBRUARY 01: Purdue Boilermakers Center Zach Edey (15) waits for play to resume during the college basketball game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Purdue Boilermakers on February 1, 2023, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana.

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Zach Edey And Purdue Are The Team To Beat

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