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Golf

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Zillowing Out

A $1.2 Million House Right On A Terrible River

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Defector Up All Night

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This Is So Stupid

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Lauren Theisen

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Patrick Redford

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Soccer

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Tara Ariano

An unusually operatic still image from Netflix's "Floor Is Lava"

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Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury reacts after hitting a three-point shot over Rebecca Allen #9 of the New York Liberty during the second half of the first round WNBA playoffs at Grand Canyon University Arena on September 23, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Liberty 83-82.

WNBA

Sophie Cunningham Talked Some Shit And Saved The Mercury’s Season

Furkan Korkmaz #30 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates in the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on January 31, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Ben Simmons Who?

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Nick Cummins, Australian rugby guy, runs with the ball in 2019

Sports Highlight Of The Day

The Sports Highlight Of The Day Is This Aussie Rugby Dude Rescuing A Stuck Sheep

David Roth

Jets quarterback Zach Wilson holding up his jersey on draft night, quite possibly the last time he will experience joy near such a jersey.

Podcasts

The Jets Effect And Pedestrian Mindset, With Dom Cosentino

Journalismism

Adam Schefter Gives Up On Journalism

Pro Wrestling

Bryan Danielson And Kenny Omega Gave Their All And Promised More

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The Timberwolves Have Mastered Dysfunction

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UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 22: Jack Eichel #9 of the Buffalo Sabres prepares to skates against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum on February 22, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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What Does It Mean To Be Macpilled?

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Reports Of Agua Passing Under The Bridge Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Heed The Wisdom Of The Horseman

TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 10: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates their Super Bowl LV victory during a boat parade through the city on February 10, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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Doc Rivers Embarks On Grim ESPN Tour To Win Back Ben Simmons

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

Dan McQuade

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The Phillies Are Closing An Enthralling, Excruciating Season

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Animals

Local Dog Undergoes Successful ACL Surgery

Hungarian sculptors and creators Reka Gergely (L) and Tamas Gilly (R) pose next to the statue of Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious inventor of the virtual currency bitcoin, after its unveiling at the Graphisoft Park in Budapest, on September 16, 2021. - Hungarian bitcoin enthusiasts unveiled a statue on September 16 in Budapest that they say is the first in the world to honour Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious inventor of the virtual currency. The bronze life-size sculpture depicts a hooded figure with stylised facial features, alluding to Nakamoto, a pseudonym credited as bitcoin's founder, but whose identity remains unknown. (Photo by ATTILA KISBENEDEK / AFP) (Photo by ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP via Getty Images)

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