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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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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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Live Event

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Max Verstappen of Netherland and Oracle Red Bull Racing lift the winner trophy of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on March 02, 2024 in Bahrain, Bahrain.

F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain

Racing

New Formula 1 Season, Same Old Max Verstappen

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Billy Haisley

Paul Pogba of Juventus in a match against Torino on December 1, 2012.

Soccer : Serie A – Juventus v Torino

Soccer

The Failure Of Paul Pogba

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Giri Nathan

Andrey Rublev yells at a linesperson at the Dubai Open.

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Tennis

Andrey Rublev Defaulted From Dubai Open After Russian-Speaking Linesperson Says He Cussed


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Sabrina Imbler

Two adult male humpback whales. one whale has its penis inserted into the genital opening of the whale below it An injury is visible on the mandible of the whale underneath.

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Creaturefector

Fleeting Joy, Unexpected Despair, And Eventual Peace; Or, The Time I Learned About Two Gay Humpback Whales


<p>Jay Willis is a writer who covers law and democracy. His work has appeared in GQ, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Slate, and more. He is the editor-in-chief at Balls &amp; Strikes, an outlet for progressive commentary on the legal system.</p>


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Jay Willis

Giant portraits of the news anchors at Fox News headquarters building in New York City. Very cursed image.

Giant portraits of the news anchors at Fox News

Journalismism

Tim Burke’s Indictment Is A Political Choice Disguised As A Legal Act

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Drew Magary

Mother trying to make daughter (4-5) finish food at table. It's an old stock photo from the 1940s.

Mother trying to make daughter (4-5) finish food at table, (B&W)

Dadfector

A Taxonomy Of Mom Sounds

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Tom Ley

Victor Wembanyama shoots a basketball over Chet Holmgren

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We Are Hurtling Toward The Age Of Wembanyama

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Israel Daramola

Timothee Chalamet's Paul Atreides addressing the Fremen in Dune: Part Two.

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Arts And Culture

‘Dune: Part Two’ Is Big, Bold, Loud, And Still Missing Something

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Samer Kalaf

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The New York Times Ignores Intense Scrutiny Of Its Oct. 7 Report

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Video Games

I Love A Good Mid-Budget Video Game

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David Roth

A guest wears new Apple Vision Pro outside Bora Aksu during London Fashion Week February 2024 on February 16, 2024 in London, England.

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Podcasts

The Future Doesn’t Work, With Ed Zitron

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Patrick Redford

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers after a116-112 win against the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on February 28, 2024 in Los Angeles, 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers v Los Angeles Clippers

LeBron James Might Just Keep Doing This Forever

Diddy attends The After hosted by Diddy &amp; Doja Cat powered by Ciroc Premium Vodka and DeLeon Tequila at Club Love on May 01, 2023 in New York City.

The After Hosted By Diddy & Doja Cat

What To Take From The Latest Suit Against Diddy

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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

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 27: A person holds a sign during a vigil for U.S. Airman Aaron Bushnell at the US Army Recruiting Office in Times Square on February 27, 2024 in New York City. Bushnell died after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC on Sunday. In a video that was posted to a social media account showing the act, he stated that would “no longer be complicit in genocide," before pouring an unknown liquid over himself and igniting it while yelling “Free Palestine” repeatedly. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Vigil Held For U.S. Airman Aaron Bushnell Who Died After Setting Himself On Fire In Protest Of Israeli’s Actions In Gaza

Politics

Why Did Aaron Bushnell Burn?

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Lauren Theisen

Connor McDavid scores the overtime game winner against Jordan Binnington

St. Louis Blues v Edmonton Oilers

Connor McDavid Is Bored By The Remarkable

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Ray Ratto

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 11: Clark Hunt owner of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after winning Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images)

Super Bowl LVIII – San Francisco 49ers v Kansas City Chiefs

The Chiefs Hate Their Boss Too

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Life Lessons

My Sweet Tooth


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Dan McQuade

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Super Mario 64 Drum% by CZR in 23_06 – Awesome Games Done Quick 2024 [93KJcGlBxmE] – 2

This Guy Beats Video Games Using A Drum Kit As A Controller

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How To Throw A Baseball And Live Forever

ATP CEO Massimo Calvelli (left) sits alongside Kevin Foster, PIF Head of Corporate Affairs

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ATP Tour Announces Deal To Accept More Saudi Money

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Sarah Nurse #20 of Toronto smiles in a break in play with Natalie Spooner #24 against Montreal during the first period of their PWHL hockey game at Scotiabank Arena on February 16, 2024 in Toronto, Canada.

Montreal v Toronto

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Toronto’s Six-Game Heater Is Punishment For The Haters

Charlotte Hornets v Milwaukee Bucks

Life's Rich Pageant

What Do You Type Into YouTube?

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Scottish Children Fed Meager Servings Of Jelly Beans, Large Helpings Of Disappointment At Willy’s Chocolate Experience

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Birdfector

What Do We Owe Zoo Animals?

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Chicago White Sox v Los Angeles Dodgers

Enjoy Shohei Ohtani’s Dodger Highlights While They’re Still Harmless

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