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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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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

Alex Highsmith #56 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is congratulated by Nick Herbig #51 after scoring a touchdown after an interception against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Steelers in black jerseys with yellow trim, black helmets. Fans behind them. Also behind them: There is a cameraman in the center who has his tongue out and is making kind of a funny face. Ok, a very funny face.

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The Steelers Win, But They Still Stink!

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Barry Petchesky

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns is carted off of the field after hurting his knee during the second quarter of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images)

Cleveland Browns v Pittsburgh Steelers

NFL Accuses Running Backs Of Faking Injuries

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Tom Ley

Olga Carmona is seen during the first call of the Spain Women Team leaving the Alameda Barajas Hotel for the Valencia concentration on September 19, 2023, in Barajas, Madrid, Spain.

Spain Women Team Leaves The Hotel In Madrid

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Spain’s Soccer Federation Has Once Again Barfed Into Its Own Pants

Two Olimpia players stay down after being tackled.

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Defector Up All Night

The Sports Highlight Of The Day Is This Flying Double-Tackle

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

Head coach Mel Tucker of the Michigan State Spartans looks on in the fourth quarter of a game agains the Richmond Spiders at Spartan Stadium on September 09, 2023 in East Lansing, Michigan.

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College Football

Michigan State Has Begun The Process Of Firing Mel Tucker

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Patrick Redford

GUADARRAMA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 16: (EDITOR'S NOTE: Alternate crop) (L-R) Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark, Sepp Kuss of The United States - Red Leader Jersey final overall winner and Primoz Roglic of Slovenia and Team Jumbo-Visma cross the finish line during the 78th Tour of Spain 2023, Stage 20 a 207.8km stage from Manzanares El Real to Guadarrama / #UCIWT / on September 16, 2023 in Guadarrama, Spain. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

78th Tour of Spain 2023 – Stage 20

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It Doesn’t Get More Satisfying Than Sepp Kuss’s Shocking, Absurd Vuelta Win

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Kathryn Xu

Kyle Schwarber warms up, wearing what appear to be Oakley wraparounds.

Philadelphia Phillies v. Milwaukee Brewers

An Unsuccessful Attempt To Prove How Weird The Phillies Offense Is

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Israel Daramola

Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes walks on the field as players warm up before a game against the Colorado State Rams at Folsom Field on September 16, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado.

Colorado State v Colorado

Death To The NCAA

College Football Belongs To Deion Sanders For Now

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Race winner Carlos Sainz of Spain and Ferrari celebrates with Second placed Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on September 17, 2023 in Singapore, Singapore.

F1 Grand Prix of Singapore

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Carlos Sainz’s Best Teammate In Singapore Wasn’t Even On His Team

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Lauren Theisen

Jason Sanders has his field goal attempt blocked by Brenden Schooler

Miami Dolphins v New England Patriots

At Least The Patriots Had A Neat Blocked Field Goal

Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates after recovering a fumble against the New York Jets during the second half at AT&amp;T Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.

New York Jets v Dallas Cowboys

Nobody’s Playing Better Football Than Micah Parsons

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx and DeWanna Bonner #24 of the Connecticut Sun looks on during the game on September 17, 2023 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

Minnesota Lynx v Connecticut Sun – Game Two

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The Lynx Tank Has Gone Off The Rails

MONACO - FEBRUARY 14: Fernando Botero in Monaco on February 14, 2001 (Photo by Alain BENAINOUS/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)

Dock Of Artists’ in Monaco on February 14, 2001.

Arts And Culture

Fernando Botero Was Larger Than Life

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Kelsey McKinney

Jordan Love Loses To Not The Bears And It Remains Unclear If He Is Good

COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 01: Columbus Blue Jackets Head Coach Mike Babcock addresses member of the media during a press conference at Nationwide Arena on July 01, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets Announcement

Mike Babcock Had To Go After All

Kansas City Chiefs v Jacksonville Jaguars

I Will Not Be Calling This Man “Steezy Trev”

Defensive back Henry Blackburn #11 of the Colorado State Rams celebrates after a first quarter interception against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field on September 16, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado.

Maybe It Was A Bad Idea To Take A Cheap Shot At Travis Hunter

Josh Harris (C), a new owner of the Washington Commanders, poses for a photo with his wife Marjorie Harris (L) and mother Sylvia Harris after a press conference introducing the team's new ownership at FedExField on July 21, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. NFL teams owners have unanimously approved a $6.05 billion sale of the Commanders from Dan Snyder to a group led by Josh Harris.

Washington Commanders Introduce New Ownership Group

What Will The Future Of NFL Ownership Look Like?

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Chris Thompson

Lane Kiffin wears a visor and holds a football.

Lawsuit: Lane Kiffin Berated And Abused Ole Miss Player For Taking Mental Health Break Amid Crisis

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David Roth

Three teens playing butts up, with one hunched over at the wall preparing to have a racquetball get thrown at his butt, per the rules.

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This Is So Stupid

We Need To Talk About “Chunkus”

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‘Psychic Self Defense’ Swallows Your Mind With Curtains And Contraptions

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 14: A Philadelphia Eagles fan looks on during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on September 14, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Eagles Fans Deal With Aftermath Of Another Heartbreaking Victory

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Soraya Roberts

Maria Bamford discusses her memoir "Sure, I'll Join Your Cult" with Phoebe Robinson at Symphony Space on September 05, 2023 in New York City.

Maria Bamford Discusses Her Memoir “Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult” With Phoebe Robinson

I’m A Card-Carrying Member Of Maria Bamford’s Cult

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Sabrina Imbler

Tourists snorkel next to a whale shark, the largest fish in the world in the Gulf of California, in a protected area, as part of a whale shark watching tour at Bahía de La Paz

Whale Shark Watching in La Paz

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Sharks’ Best PR Team Might Be Working Too Hard

Colorado State Rams head football coach Jay Norvell enter the field for pregame warmups.

Jay Norvell

Please, Jay Norvell, Do Not Force Me To Root For Deion Sanders

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