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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

Stephen Lurie is a writer and facilitator in Brooklyn, NY.

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Stephen Lurie

A box of essentials - body glide, water, bagel, banana, Advil, and Accel Gel. The 116th Boston Marathon starts in Hopkinton in Hopkinton, Mass. on Monday, April 16, 2012.

116th Running Of The Boston Marathon: Pre-race

The Great Outdoors

The Sublime Clarity Of Goo

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

A General view showing a shoe store on August 7, 2022 in Hong Kong, China. Hong Kong residents received Phase 2 of the Consumer Voucher Scheme.

Hong Kong Consumer Voucher Scheme

Elder Wisdom

These Dad Shoes Are Made For Workin’

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Sabrina Imbler

Kate Schapira sits at her climate anxiety booth in a public park in Providence, Rhode Island

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Interviews

What Do We Do With Our Climate Anxiety?

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Barry Petchesky

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: Shohei Ohtani (C) of the Los Angeles Dodgers talks with his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara (L) and agent Nez Balelo (R) prior to the game between the New Orleans Saints and the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on December 21, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

New Orleans Saints v Los Angeles Rams

Gambling

Gambling Addiction Is A Nasty, Nasty Thing

Normal Gossip: portraits

Alex Sujong Laughlin

A photo showing an ear bud resting on the screen of a smartphone showing the Spotify music app.

Music Apps Illustrations

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If You Love Podcasts, Dump Spotify

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David Roth

Joel Zumaya of the Detroit Tigers pitches in a game against the Yankees in May of 2010. The facial hair is outrageous.

New York Yankees v Detroit Tigers

Podcasts

Make Gambling Embarrassing Again, With Justin Halpern

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Kathryn Xu

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 25: Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara of the Los Angeles Angels looks on against the New York Mets at Citi Field on August 25, 2023 in New York City. The Angels defeated the Mets 3-1. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels v New York Mets

The Wildest Stuff Alleged In The Criminal Complaint Against Ippei Mizuhara

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Israel Daramola

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‘Shōgun’ Is The Best And Most Human Show On TV

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Ray Ratto

O.J. Simpson leaves the courtroom during a trial in Las Vegas in September 2008. Simpson was later convicted of armed robbery and kidnapping.

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O.J. Simpson Was Always More Than Polarizing

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers, pictured with his translator, Ippei Mizuhara, prepares for a game against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch.

Chicago White Sox v Los Angeles Dodgers

Not Even An Ippei Mizuhara Guilty Plea Will Take MLB Off The Hook

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Lauren Theisen

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Pro Wrestling

AEW Still Isn’t Over CM Punk

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Arts And Culture

‘The Kid Detective’ Is Too Good To Be Forgotten

against the Anaheim Ducks at Gila River Arena on February 24, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona.

Anaheim Ducks v Arizona Coyotes

The Coyotes Have A Salt Lake City Plan

Blood pressure going up? New York – Goggle-eyed, this Dodger fan tears his hair and clenches a cigar to bits in his teeth as he listens to the battle

MLB’s Radio Streams Still Suck

A general view of The Den ahead of the Sky Bet Championship match between Millwall and Leicester City at The Den on April 9, 2024 in London, United Kingdom.

Millwall v Leicester City – Sky Bet Championship

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An American Dumbass In London

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Patrick Redford

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 09: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the second half of the NBA game against the LA Clippers at Footprint Center on April 09, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Clippers v Phoenix Suns

Enter The Western Conference Anxiety Vortex

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Kevin Borseth slams down piece of paper at a 2008 postgame press conference

College Basketball

As He Heads Out, Let’s Remember Kevin Borseth’s Remarkable Entrance

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Manchester City score goals in their Champions League quarter-finals.

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This Was The Champions League At Its Dramatic Best

Stanford Cardinal head coach Tara VanDerveer celebrates her 1203rd career college coaching victory becoming the winningest coach in NCAA Division 1 basketball history.

Oregon State v Stanford

Tara VanDerveer, Who Never Needed The Spotlight, Retires In The Night

Christian Dvorak celebrates after scoring a goal for the Canadiens

Philadelphia Flyers v Montreal Canadiens

Stop It! Stop It! The Flyers Are Already Dead!

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Tom Ley

Torrey Craig and Andre Drummond fuck up a dunk

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This Is About As Wrong As 15 Seconds Of Basketball Can Go

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks sits injured on the court during the second half of a game against the Boston Celtics on April 09, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Boston Celtics v Milwaukee Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Calf Joins Doc Rivers’s Reputation In The Infirmary

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Samer Kalaf

Palestinian children are standing next to a bombed-out WCK vehicle in Deir Al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip.

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