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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On July 15

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Live Event

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Lauren Theisen

Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers warms up

Edmonton Oilers v Toronto Maple Leafs

Connor McDavid Is Eating Teams Alive

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Tom Ley

Colorado Rockies v San Diego Padres

There’s No Such Thing As The “Rays Model”

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Barry Petchesky

BUFFALO, NY - JANUARY 26: Tony DeAngelo #77 of the New York Rangers during the game against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on January 26 , 2021 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images)

New York Rangers v Buffalo Sabres

Tony DeAngelo Finally Crossed The Line

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman struggle with handcuffs at the Royal Rumble

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Pro Wrestling

Enough With The Handcuffs

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

Christen Press of Manchester United looks on and gives a thumbs up during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Manchester United Women and Manchester City Women at Leigh Sports Village on November 14, 2020 in Leigh, England.

Christen Press

Soccer

Take A Break From Doomscrolling To Revel In This Christen Press Goal With Me

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Kelsey McKinney

NWHL Zamboni

NWHL

I Fucking Love The NWHL Zamboni

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2019 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival – Weekend 2 – Day 1

Music

SOPHIE Was The Future

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Politics

34 Times I Would Have Liked To Call My Senator

Cam Newton, quarterback, of the New England Patriots, looks on from the sideline wearing a mask and rain jacket during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium on November 15, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Cam Newton

333 NFL Players Were Placed On The COVID-19 Reserve List This Season, And Other Findings From Our Data Collection

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Ray Ratto

Matthew Stafford, quarterback of the Detroit Lions, stands on the field before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on December 13, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. Stafford has his back to the camera, all that's visible is his hat and his jersey.

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There Is No Logic To Be Found In The Matthew Stafford And Nolan Arenado Trades

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Zillowing Out

A $150,000 A-Frame Home I Would Very Much Like To Have

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Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni in his introductory press conference

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Eagles Fans Might Eat Nick Sirianni Alive

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It’s All Made Up

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Take A Load Off And Chat With The Defector Staff

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Minnesota Timberwolves v Portland Trail Blazers

I Like When Anthony Edwards Describes How Professional Basketball Is Hard

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Patrick Redford

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This Is So Stupid

BaynesWatch: Who Will Break Their Goose Egg First?

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Tito Ortiz’s Co-Councilors Already Want To Strip Him Of His Position As Mayor Pro Tem

Candace Parker #3 of the Los Angeles Sparks looks on during a game against the Seattle Storm at Staples Center on August 04, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.

Seattle Storm v Los Angeles Sparks

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The Los Angeles Sparks Are Losing An Icon In Candace Parker

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New York Islanders v Washington Capitals

The Hockey Was Good Last Night

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 03: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans in action against the Tennessee Titans during a game at NRG Stadium on January 03, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Tennessee Titans v Houston Texans

Deshaun Watson Has Had Enough, But I Sure Haven’t

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 19: Head coach Matt Rhule of the Carolina Panthers reacts from the sidelines during the first half of the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 19, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Green Bay Packers

Matt Rhule Could Afford To Relax Just A Smidge At The Senior Bowl

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These strange yurts are now where people eat instead of inside restaurants.

New Restrictions May Close Indoor Dining Again In New York City

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Enter The Dining Yurt, With Pete Wells

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Drew Magary

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“I Was Down $3,000 And Felt A Fart Coming On.” YOUR SUPER BOWL POOPOROO!

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Samer Kalaf

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Houston Texans Hire Future Fall Guy

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Tony Hawk Still Fucking Rules

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