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<div>Casey Taylor is a writer living and working in Pittsburgh. He is currently writing a book for St. Martin&#8217;s Press about cannabis religions, Haile Selassie I, and the Cold War in the Caribbean. He also writes a free newsletter called <a href="https://weedchurch.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://weedchurch.substack.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1709306863919000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1mVH2xiID6S0zvlyj6yHco">Weed Church</a> covering foolish spiritual things that occur to him. His work has appeared in The New Republic, WIRED, New York Magazine, and a sports blog he can’t currently recall the name of. You can <a href="mailto:caseyt7@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">email</a> him if you’d like.</div>
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Casey Taylor

Capital

The Cold War Killed Cannabis As We Knew It. Can It Rise Again?

Lauren Theisen

Adonai Mitchell catches the ball for a touchdown

College Football

Georgia Kind Of Won Me Over

Patrick Redford

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 09: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors standing with his eyes closed during the singing of the national anthem prior to the start of his game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Chase Center on January 09, 2022 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Klay Thompson Is Once Again A Basketball Player

The nocini back in June, when I could still open all the jars.

Chefector

Nocino Report: Defeated By Walnuts

Luis Paez-Pumar

Soccer

Don’t Put Commercials In Soccer, You Assholes

Laura Wagner

Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during the Davis Cup semi final against Marin Cilic of Croatia at Madrid Arena on December 03, 2021 in Madrid, Spain.

Tennis

Novak Djokovic Is Loose In Australia, For Now

Ray Ratto

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 09: Interim head coach/special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia of the Las Vegas Raiders smiles as the team warms up before their game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on January 9, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 35-32 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

The Case For Rich Bisaccia

Giri Nathan

Ja Morant’s Two-Handed Block Belongs In The Career Reel

The Colts Really Blew It

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Chris Thompson

Let The Black Monday Bloodbath Commence

Tom Ley

We Were So Close


<p>Dan McQuade was a founding member of Defector. He died in January 2026.</p>


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CBS Spares Selected Markets End Of Steelers-Ravens

Barry Petchesky

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 09: Tracy Walker III #21 of the Detroit Lions celebrates after an interception against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Ford Field on January 09, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

Lions Trickerate Their Way To Inspiring, Slightly Pyrrhic Victory

Albert Burneko

Gavi, Noooo! (But Also, Yesss.)

Here Is A Play That Sums Up The Giants’ Season

The Machines

Please Enjoy Two Videos Of Elon Musk’s Obviously Bad Ideas Failing

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 02: Head coach Vic Fangio of the Denver Broncos walks the sidelines during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Bring Back Black Monday

Kalyn Kahler

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 06: Alysa Liu skates in the Ladies Short Program during the U.S. Figure Skating Championships at Bridgestone Arena on January 06, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Figure Skating

Alysa Liu Has Been Through It

The Weekend Open Thread Has Arrived

Let’s Make The Reasonable Omelet

Kelsey McKinney

Interviews

A Zillowing Out Fan Builds A Home, Finds Love

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Assistant coach Becky Hammon reacts from the bench while playing the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on December 01, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 132-98. 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.

WNBA

Becky Hammon Makes Her Next Move

David Roth

Diana Russini of ESPN, about to speak with a very powerful New Jersey accent.

Local Sports Broadcasters Should Have Regional Accents

Journalismism

“No One Knows Anything”: Staffers At The Athletic Wait In The Dark Following NYT Deal

The Celtics Are Once Again Crappy And Unhappy

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