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Albert Burneko

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 20: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates after shooting a three point basket to win the game over Denver Nuggets in Game Two of the Western Conference Finals during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 20, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

The Way To Get The Answer Is To Ask The Question

Luis Paez-Pumar

Leeds United celebrates after scoring against Fulham

Soccer

Leeds United Is As Chaotic And Exhilarating As Advertised

Lauren Theisen

Coach Jim Caldwell with Detroit Lions logos edited onto his shirt and hat

If The Detroit Lions Want To Improve, They Should Consider Hiring Jim Caldwell As Head Coach

Ole Gunnar Solskjær yells during Manchester United match

Why Is Manchester United Still Operating Like A Top Club?

Jonathan Jones #31 of the New England Patriots attempts to tackle Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks

Russell Wilson Had An MVP Kind Of Night

Ray Ratto

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 20: Nick Bosa #97 of the San Francisco 49ers is carted off the field after sustaining an injury during the first half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 20, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

The 49ers Win One, Lose Lots

Tom Ley

What Was Mason Plumlee Doing?

Barry Petchesky

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 20: Cam Newton #1 of the New England Patriots looks on before their game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on September 20, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

The Seahawks Saw Cam Newton Coming

Samer Kalaf

Was Tom Brady Crud Today?

Yankees player Clint Frazier aids a bug on the infield dirt.

Defector Up All Night

Clint Frazier Is Friend To All Bugs

Dallas Cowboys players react to onside kick recovery

Surely You Won’t Guess What The Falcons Did With A 29-10 Halftime Lead

Patrick Redford

Sam Darnold of the Jets tries to avoid a sack.

Jets Still Embarrass Themselves Even After 49ers Suffer Numerous Injuries

Dan McQuade was a founding member of Defector. He died in January 2026.

Dan McQuade

A fan stands in the stands and disrupts the game at Fenway Park

Fan Manages To Disrupt Baseball Game With No Fans

Colby Covington gets his hand raised in an empty arena.

The Fights

Colby Covington’s MAGA Heel Shtick Has Diminishing Returns, Even When He Wins

Saquon Barkley of the New York Giants holds his knee after being injured.

Saquon Barkley Carted Off After Injuries On Consecutive Plays

Cycling

Tadej Pogacar Seized The Tour de France With The Race’s Most Stunning Ride In Decades

Media Meltdowns

Adam Schefter Teases Report Of Al Riveron’s COVID-19 Case In The Greasiest Possible Way

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Crystal Dangerfield #2 of the Minnesota Lynx dribbles during the second half against the Phoenix Mercury in Game One of their Second Round playoff at Feld Entertainment Center on September 17, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida.

WNBA

The Minnesota Lynx Will Be OK

Marcus Smart and Kemba Walker of the Boston Celtics high five

The Celtics Should Yell At Each Other More Often

Onion, bell peppers, asparagus, shredded cheese, eggs

Chefector

Hey, Let’s Cook A Frittata With The Stuff In The Kitchen

Robert Lewandowski Now Has 2 Adult Sons

College Football

Where Do They Think All This Is Going?

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Chris Thompson

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic handles the ball and directs the offense during a game in the NBA's Orlando bubble.

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