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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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Kalyn Kahler

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Death To The NCAA

The Women’s College World Series Is Worth Caring About, Even If The NCAA Doesn’t

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Billy Haisley

Jon Rahm of Spain reacts as he walks off the 18th green after completing his third round of The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 05, 2021 in Dublin, Ohio.

The Memorial Tournament – Round Three

Golf

For Golfer In COVID America, HAZARD Hits It Into HIM!

Charles Farrell has spent his professional life moving between music and boxing, with occasional detours. He has managed five world champions, and has played and recorded with many of the musicians he most admires&#8211;Evan Parker and Ornette Coleman among them. Farrell currently resides in the Boston, Massachusetts area.



His new book, <a href="https://hamilcarpubs.com/books/lowlife-a-memoir-of-jazz-fight-fixing-and-the-mob/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(Low)life: A Memoir of Jazz, Fight-Fixing, and The Mob</a>, will be published June 29.

Charles Farrell

TOPSHOT - Former world welterweight king Floyd Mayweather (L) and YouTube personality Logan Paul face-off during their weigh-in event in Miami, Florida on June 5, 2021. - Former world welterweight king Floyd Mayweather said May 4, 2021 he will face off against YouTube personality Logan Paul in an exhibition bout at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium on June 6, 2021. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP) (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images)

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Boxing

Clown Vs. Clown

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Kelsey McKinney

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Zillowing Out

A Million-Dollar Desert Home Where We Can Watch The Storm Roll In

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Laura Wagner

Two groups of men push on opposite sides of a large ball, on top of which sits a man who is losing his balance in a still from the silent film, 'Going Great'. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Fun With Sisyphus

Media Meltdowns

Here Is A List Of Weenies Who Work At The New York Times

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Giri Nathan

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Defector Reads A Book

Announcing The June Defector Reads A Book Selection

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Chris Thompson

Science

Terrifying New Record Achieved In Humanity’s Quest To Manufacture A Literal Star

Gio Reyna #7 of USA advances the ball against Diego Rodriguez #23 of Honduras in the first half during Game 1 of the Semifinals of the CONCACAF Nations League Finals of at Empower Field At Mile High on June 03, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.

Honduras v United States: Semifinals – CONCACAF Nations League Finals

Soccer

How Sweet It Is To Hate The USMNT Manager

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Albert Burneko

Damian Lillard and Portland Trail Blazers fans

Denver Nuggets v Portland Trail Blazers – Game Six

Damian Lillard Can’t Get Away With Being Human

Felix Kent

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 02: Jack Eichel #9 of the Buffalo Sabres stretches in warm-ups prior to the game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on March 02, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres v New York Rangers

Elder Wisdom

How Does Coachspeak Work?

Andre Drummond May Not Have Been The Solution After All

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

The crew of NASA's STS-30 mission pose in front of the mid-deck starboard wall-mounted sleep restraints on the Space Shuttle Atlantis (Orbiter Vehicle OV 104), 8th May 1989. Clockwise from top right, they are Commander David M Walker, mission specialists Mary L Cleave, Mark C Lee and Norman E Thagard, and pilot Ronald J Grabe. They are wearing red, white and blue mission polo shirts and light blue flight overalls. (Photo by Space Frontiers/Getty Images)

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Life Lessons

I Think I’m Done With T-Shirts

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Lauren Theisen

Boston Bruins v New York Islanders – Game Three

Brad Marchand’s OT Goal Was His Most Vile Act Yet

Caitlin Schneider

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Life's Rich Pageant

So You’ve Accidentally Found Yourself At A Massive TikTok Party

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Ray Ratto

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 03: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a Phoenix Suns foul in the second quarter during game six of the Western Conference first round series at Staples Center on June 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) 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.

Phoenix Suns v Los Angeles Lakers – Game Six

Rome Didn’t Fall In A Day

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

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We’re Rested And Ready To Talk About ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’

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David Roth

Brad Stevens, seen here contemplating a future in which he doesn't have to coach anymore.

Podcasts

The NBA Playoffs And The Defenestration Of Boston, With Rohan Nadkarni

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Patrick Redford

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 25: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks interview after a 127-121 Dallas Mavericks win over the LA Clippers in game two of the Western Conference first round series at Staples Center on May 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks v Los Angeles Clippers – Game Two

Luka Doncic Solves All The Problems

A shell-shocked Carlos Martinez hands the ball to manager Mike Shildt after registering just two outs.

Cardinals Pitcher Carlos Martinez Takes An All-Time Ass-Whupping

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski makes a weird face

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College Basketball

See You Later To This Butthead

Vegas Golden Knights v Colorado Avalanche – Game Two

The Avalanche Power Play Is Completely Unfair

Amos Barshad

Very cool illustration of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.

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Better Hate An Owner

Roman Abramovich Owns A Club He’s Not Even Allowed To Watch

USFL Houston Gamblers

The USFL Is Back, Because No Bad Idea Ever Dies

2019 China Open – Day 9 (Finals)

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Tennis Doesn’t Have To Taste This Bad

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Winnipeg Jets v Montreal Canadiens – Game One

Mark Scheifele’s Hit On Jake Evans Ruined A Great Canadiens Game

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