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Lia Russell is a freelance labor journalist from San Francisco. More work can be found at <a href="https://liaruss.com/">liaruss.com</a> or on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/liaoffleash">@LiaOffLeash.</a>

Lia Russell

Capital

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A statue of a Champions League trophy stands outside the Alfredo Di Stefano stadium in Valdebebas, northeast of Madrid, during the Spanish League football match between Real Madrid and Elche on March 13, 2021.

Soccer

Why The European Super League Is Evil

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This Shrieking Hornets Broadcaster Must Knock It Off, Immediately

Dan McQuade was a founding member of Defector. He died in January 2026.

Dan McQuade

Life's Rich Pageant

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Lauren Theisen

I’ve Seen Anthony Mantha Do This Before, And You Won’t Like What Comes Next

Ray Ratto

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 18: Mitch Moreland #18 of the Oakland Athletics is mobbed by teammates after hitting into a fielding error to score teammate Matt Olson #28 and win the game against the Detroit Tigers in the bottom of the ninth inning at RingCentral Coliseum on April 18, 2021 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

The Oakland A’s Are Not Oakland Ass And So I Am Forced To Eat Shit

Tom Ley

Oh No, Zion, Why Did You Do This?

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

Diana Moskovitz

BTS performs during Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2020 on December 31, 2019 in New York City. All seven members are standing on a lighted staircase and smiling after their performance.

Music

At Bang Bang Con 2021, BTS Told Its Own Story

Kelsey McKinney

A photo of Mookie Betts making an amazing catch

Personally, I Would Not Trade Any Amount Of Salary Cap Flexibility For This Beautiful Catch

Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat reacts during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 27, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida

“Dade County, How Do You Like Bam, Man!”

A screenshot of Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley at Disney World. They are both wearing masks.

I Can’t Stop Watching This Deranged Video Of Aaron Rodgers And Shailene Woodley At Disney World

Albert Burneko

Chefector

Let’s Cook Some Black Bean Soup

Mets team president Sandy Alderson seen at a 2014 event, presumably discussing cancel culture in a normal way.

Sandy Alderson Is Sick Of These Stories About His Many Creepy Mets Coworkers

Ben Tippett

Racing

The Complete Guide To Understanding Formula 1

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Steph Curry Went Airplane Mode

Media Meltdowns

Grown Man Spitting Mad That Youth’s Autograph Not Cool Enough

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Players of Slavia Praha look dejected after Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal scored his team's second goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Europa League Quarter Final Second Leg match between Slavia Praha and Arsenal FC at Sinobo Stadium on April 15, 2021 in Prague, Czech Republic

Arsenal Protests Racism With A Pregame Knee And An In-Game Beatdown

Barry Petchesky

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 15: Chicago Police officers guard the front entrance the their headquarters building during a rally on April 15, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The rally is held in protest of the killing of 13-year-old Adam Toledo by a Chicago Police officer on March 29th. The video of the fatal shooting was released on Thursday to the general public by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability more than two weeks after the incident took place. (Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski/Getty Images)

Journalismism

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Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans reacts during the first half against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium on December 06, 2020 in Houston, Texas.

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Roberto Firmino of Liverpool battles for possession with Eder Militao of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Second Leg match between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid at Anfield on April 14, 2021 in Liverpool, England.

Real Madrid Will Not Be Denied

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - JANUARY 09: Cardboard cutouts are seen in a general view as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play the Washington Football Team during the second quarter of the NFC Wild Card Playoff Round at FedExField on January 09, 2021 in Landover, Maryland. No fans were permitted due to health concerns over the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Let’s Dissect The List Of Potential New WFT Names

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