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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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Live Event

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Kelsey McKinney

Normal Gossip: portraits

Alex Sujong Laughlin

Alex Sujong Laughlin and Kelsey McKinney standing beside Flat Margaret.

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Podcasts

Kelsey And Alex’s Big Adventure: Notes From Normal Gossip On The Road

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF celebrates after scoring a goal in the first half during the Leagues Cup 2023 semifinals match between Inter Miami CF and Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park on August 15, 2023 in Chester, Pennsylvania.

Leagues Cup 2023 – Semifinals: Inter Miami CF v Philadelphia Union

Soccer

A Little Messi Goes A Long Way

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Ray Ratto

Sam Kerr of Australia scores the teams first goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia on August 16, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.

Australia v England Semi Final – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

Sam Kerr Struck, But England Squeezed

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Tom Ley

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Defector Up All Night

Aaron Gordon And Nikola Jokic Are Having A Good Fellas’ Trip

Investigations Editor. You can contact her at diana@defector.com or dfmoskovitz@protonmail.com. She&#8217;s also on Signal @dmoskovitz.99

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Diana Moskovitz

A photo of E. Javier Loya, wearing a business suit in the office of OTC Global Holdings, a company he co-founded.

Houston Chronicle

Everything That’s Known About The Rape And Sexual Assault Allegations Against Houston Texans Minority Owner Javier Loya

Abigail Segel is a writer based in Montreal.

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Abigail Segel

Australia and France women's national team players react to Australia's win in the 2023 World Cup quarterfinal.

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The Matildas Turned My Hair White And They Haven’t Even Faced England Yet

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

Head coach Ron Rivera of the Washington Commanders looks on prior to a game against the Atlanta Falcons at FedExField on November 27, 2022 in Landover, Maryland.

Atlanta Falcons v Washington Commanders

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Washington Commanders

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Giri Nathan

Philadelphia 76ers v Boston Celtics – Game Seven

EmbiidWatch Begins: Possible Twitter-Bio Intrigue

TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 29: A Toronto Blue Jays fan wears a parrot on his helmet in homage to the home run power of Edwin Encarnacion #10 during MLB game action against the Baltimore Orioles on September 29, 2016 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edwin Encarnacion

Baltimore Orioles v Toronto Blue Jays

Funbag

Can I Wear A Batting Helmet Casually Or Will Everyone Think I’m Cuckoo?

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A Mistake Is An Error

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Kathryn Xu

Zheng "ZmjjKK" Yongkang of EDward Gaming poses after clutching against Giants Gaming at VALORANT Champions Los Angeles Group Stage.

VALORANT Champions Los Angeles – Groups Stage

Video Games

‘Valorant’ Teams Learn Valuable Lesson About Shit-Talking

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Patrick Redford

SPRINGFIELD, MA - JANUARY 16: Cooper Flagg of Montverde (32) drives to the basket during the Hoophall Classic high school basketball game between Montverde Academy and Sunrise Christian on January 16, 2023 at Blake Arena in Springfield, MA (Photo by John Jones/Icon Sportswire)

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: JAN 16 Hoophall Classic

Cooper Flagg Is A Real Guy That You Need To Know About

CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY - FEBRUARY 15: President of basketball operations Daryl Morey responds during a press conference at the Seventy Sixers Practice Facility on February 15, 2022 in Camden, New Jersey. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) 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.

Philadelphia 76ers Introduce James Harden

James Harden And Daryl Morey Deserve Each Other

Olga Carmona of Spain (R) attempts a kick while being defended by Nathalie Bjorn of Sweden (L) during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Spain and Sweden at Eden Park on August 15, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Spain v Sweden: Semi Final – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

Spain Rode A Thunderbolt Into The World Cup Final

Jorge Vilda, Head Coach of Spain, looks on during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023 Quarter Final match between Spain and Netherlands at Wellington Regional Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Wellington / Te Whanganui-a-Tara, New Zealand. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Spain v Netherlands: Quarter Final – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

When Your Coach Sucks, Everybody Loses

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Billy Haisley

Neymar Jr of PSG looks on during the pre-season friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and FC Internazionale Milano at the Japan National Stadium on August 1, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan.

Paris Saint-Germain v FC Internazionale – Preseason Friendly

Neymar To Become The Latest And Saddest Passenger On The Saudi Gravy Train

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Israel Daramola

Michael Oher and Leigh Anne Tuohy at the 2009 NFL draft

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Michael Oher Says Adoption Story At Heart Of ‘The Blind Side’ Was A Lie

Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers works out during training camp at Ray Nitschke Field on August 01, 2023 in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. (

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Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Green Bay Packers

James Harden #1 (L) and president of basketball operations Daryl Morey of the Philadelphia 76ers look on during a press conference at the Seventy Sixers Practice Facility on February 15, 2022 in Camden, New Jersey. (

James Harden Calls Daryl Morey A “Liar,” Vows Never To Play For Him

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Barry Petchesky

MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 13: Jake Burger #36 of the Miami Marlins receives a gatorade bath after hitting a walk-off RBI single to defeat the New York Yankees at loanDepot park on August 13, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

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Defector Gives Back: Here’s A Brutal Yankees Loss

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Samer Kalaf

Wander Franco #5 of the Tampa Bay Rays runs to first base during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies

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Rays Travel Without Wander Franco While MLB Investigates Allegations Of Inappropriate Relationship [Update]

Dave McKenna

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Life Lessons

Consider The Mystery Delivery Cake Dilemma

Baltimore Orioles left-hander Tippy Martinez, from a 1983 game against the Chicago White Sox.

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Recalling “The Pickoff Game,” Forty Years Later

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Albert Burneko

Kylian Mbappé laughs while watching PSG from a skybox

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After All That, Kylian Mbappé Will Stay At Paris Saint-Germain

Fans of Colombia show their support prior to the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023 Quarter Final match between England and Colombia at Stadium Australia on August 12, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.

England v Colombia: Quarter Final – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

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