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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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Samer Kalaf

Jared Walsh of the Angels takes a baseball to the crotch during a game.

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Royals Win On Crotch-Assisted Walk-Off Pickoff

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Lauren Theisen

Viktor Arvidsson and Roman Josi celebrate after a goal

Tampa Bay Lightning v Nashville Predators

The Predators Are Winning Like Crazy Just To Tread Water

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Ray Ratto

Dallas Mavericks v Detroit Pistons

The NBA’s Play-In Tournament Is A Fun Idea, Until You Actually Have To Play In It

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Chris Thompson

A doodle of Zion Williamson kicking my head off from the hood of a speeding Jeep.

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Could A Jeep-Mounted Zion Williamson Roundhouse-Kick My Head Off? An Investigation

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Kylian Mbappe, Paris Saint-Germain's Senegalese midfielder Idrissa Gueye celebrate after winning the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and FC Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, on April 13, 2021

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Soccer

PSG Lost When It Should’ve Won After Winning When It Should’ve Lost, And Still Won Anyway

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Barry Petchesky

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 13: David Rittich #33 of the Toronto Maple Leafs protects the corner against the Calgary Flames during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on April 13, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Rittich

Calgary Flames v Toronto Maple Leafs

David Rittich Forgot He Blue Himself

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

FOXBOROUGH, MA - OCTOBER 18: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots looks on before a game against the Denver Broncos at Gillette Stadium on October 18, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Julian Edelman

Denver Broncos v New England Patriots

Julian Edelman Is Going To The Hall Of Fame Whether It’s A Hilarious Travesty Or Not

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

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What 1993 Video Game Tony La Russa Taught Me About Baseball

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David Roth

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Willians Astudillo Will Absolutely Die For This Shit

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Patrick Redford

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Chess

Let’s Unpack This Chess Streaming Drama And Also Watch A Sad Yard Fight

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Anthony Neuer, an 18-year-old bowler, right before he hits a 7-10 split.

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Bow Before This Bowling Teen, Who Converted A 7-10 Split

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I Am Officially Powerless To Stop My Kids

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Giri Nathan

Indiana Pacers v Denver Nuggets

Jamal Murray, Joy Ruled Out Of The NBA Playoffs

League Championship Series – Boston Red Sox v Houston Astros – Game Four

Watch What You Say About Joe West

Buffalo Sabres v Washington Capitals

Oh God, Oh No, I’m Actually Feeling Optimistic About The Detroit Red Wings

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 12: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after he made a basket to pass Wilt Chamberlain as the Golden State Warriors all-time leading scorer during the first quarter of their game against the Denver Nuggets at Chase Center on April 12, 2021 in San Francisco, California. 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. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets v Golden State Warriors

Steph Curry Had A Night For Himself

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Billy Haisley

West Ham United's English midfielder Jesse Lingard celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Leicester City at The London Stadium, in east London on April 11, 2021.

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Jesse Lingard Is Right Where He Belongs

Jeffrey Lurie (Eagles owner) and Howie Roseman (Eagles GM, basically) stand in suits on the sideline. It's 2020 so they're wearing masks.

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Jeffrey Lurie Is In Charge Of The Eagles, For Better Or Worse

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 18: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on March 18, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. 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. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans v Portland Trail Blazers

Just Get Out Of Zion Williamson’s Way

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Albert Burneko

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Media Meltdowns

Bill Simmons: Cancel Culture Prevented Jim Nantz From Making A Cheap Racist Quip About Hideki Matsuyama, And That’s A Shame

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Kelsey McKinney

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Introducing: The Saint Cycle

Craig Fehrman is the author of <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Author-in-Chief/Craig-Fehrman/9781476786582">Author in Chief: The Untold Story of Our Presidents and the Books They Wrote</a>. He lives in Bloomington, Indiana.

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Craig Fehrman

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Life Lessons

It Never Ends Like It Should

The Masters – Final Round

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The Masters Was Will Zalatoris’s Coming-Out Party

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - MARCH 16: Taylor Hall #4 of the Buffalo Sabres skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on March 16, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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