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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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Kelsey McKinney

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Life Lessons

When The Cherries Run Out

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Billy Haisley

Atletico Madrid's Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez celebrates his second goal during the Spanish league football match Cadiz CF against Club Atletico de Madrid at the Ramon de Carranza stadium in Cadiz on January 31, 2021.

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Soccer

Luis Suárez Is As Regular As An Old Man Eating Bran

<a href="https://twitter.com/ericnus">Eric Nusbaum</a> (words) is a writer based in Tacoma, Washington. He is the author of the book <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/stealing-home-los-angeles-the-dodgers-and-the-lives-caught-in-between-9781541742222/9781541742215">Stealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the Lives Caught in Between</a>. He is also a former editor at VICE.
<a href="https://twitter.com/adamvillacin">Adam Villacin</a> (pictures) is an illustrator based in Joshua Tree, California. He has written, illustrated, and self-published roughly one hundred zines. He has worked with clients such as Nike, Jordan Brand, Adidas, Dr. Martens, and Fender in addition to editorial work for VICE and The Ringer. He’s also been drawing a musician every day for the last year and a half.

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History

Did Lola Falana Really Win A Cut Of The Mets Playing Baccarat In 1983 Atlantic City?

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Draymond Green in his postgame press conference after the Warriors beat the Pistons 118-91 on Saturday, January 30.

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The Pistons Lost To The Warriors, And Then Kept Losing

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Patrick Redford

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This Is So Stupid

BaynesWatch: Last Man Standing

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Albert Burneko

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Brooklyn Nets v Washington Wizards

Joe Harris’s Brainfart Gives The Wizards One Night Of Sweet, Sweet Dignity

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Lauren Theisen

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

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I Fucking Love The NWHL Zamboni

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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.

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

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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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Giri Nathan

Minnesota Timberwolves v Portland Trail Blazers

I Like When Anthony Edwards Describes How Professional Basketball Is Hard

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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.

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