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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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Defector's 2025 Tip Jar Sweepstakes: Join Chris and Kelsey in the Great Blogger Bake Shop

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Tip jar sweepstakes

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Samer Kalaf

A Miami-Dade police officer grabs Tyreek Hill from behind during his detainment

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Body Cam Footage Shows Miami-Dade Police Unnecessarily Escalating Tyreek Hill’s Traffic Stop

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Ray Ratto

Chris Boswell #9 of the Pittsburgh Steelers kicks a field goal during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1.

Pittsburgh Steelers v Atlanta Falcons

It’s A Field Goal League Now

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Patrick Redford

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 08: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns looks on after the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 08, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cowboys defeated the Browns 33-17. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

Dallas Cowboys v Cleveland Browns

New Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed Against Deshaun Watson

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos attempts a pass during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on September 08, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.

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Bo Nix Achieves First Career “Oh No” In NFL Debut

LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 16: Fans check in at the ESPN Bet members lounge to receive Callaway golf balls on the 13th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on Thursday, May 16, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/PGA of America via Getty Images)

2024 PGA Championship – Round One

Gambling

Penn’s ESPN Bet Scheme Looks Increasingly Grim

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Nicholas Russell

Aaron Pierre's character in Rebel Ridge, surrounded by police

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Arts And Culture

‘Rebel Ridge’ Is As Sharp As Revenge Thrillers Get

Deshaun Watson sits on the turf during the Browns' game against the Cowboys

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The Browns Are Getting The Deshaun Watson They Deserve

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Lauren Theisen

David Montgomery with his knee on top of a tackler

Los Angeles Rams v Detroit Lions

David Montgomery Steamrolled Detroit’s Opening-Night Jitters

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Alex Sujong Laughlin

A Pop Star Academy contestant looks at her phone, in a screenshot of the show.

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Under The Influence

Talent Has Never Been Enough

Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF controls the ball against Jakob Glesnes during the Leagues Cup 2023 semifinals match at Subaru Park on August 15, 2023 in Chester, Pennsylvania.

Leagues Cup 2023 – Semifinals: Inter Miami CF v Philadelphia Union

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The Crossword, Sept. 9: Ope

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Alex Morgan #13 of San Diego Wave FC waves to the crowd after the game against the North Carolina Courage at Snapdragon Stadium on September 08, 2024 in San Diego, California. This was Morgan’s final NWSL game before her announced retirement.

North Carolina Courage v San Diego Wave FC

Soccer

Alex Morgan Conquered The World

Tyreek Hill does a fake arrest celebration during the Dolphins' Week 1 game, hours after being detained by Miami-Dade police

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Tyreek Hill Had A Hell Of A Day

Jerod Mayo smiles as the Patriots beat the Bengals in Week 1

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The Patriots Spoil The Bengals’ Party

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Giri Nathan

Aryna Sabalenka raises the U.S. Open trophy

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Aryna Sabalenka Conquers The U.S. Open At Last

Dante Rossi of San Marino and Ferhat Saglam of Liechtenstein compete for the ball during the UEFA Nations League 2024/2025 League D match

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The World’s Worst Soccer Team Is Finally Something Else

Northern Illinois Huskies players celebrate after an upset win over Notre Dame.

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College Football

Notre Dame Fast-Tracks Humiliating Part Of Season With Loss To Northern Illinois

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David Roth

a Washington Commanders helmet rests near the sidelines during the game between the Washington Commanders and the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.

NFL: AUG 17 Preseason Commanders at Dolphins

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Disgraced Conservative Media Creep Gets Commanders Employee Fired With Hidden-Camera Video

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Patrick Beverley Reveals More Than He Intended About Life In Israel


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The Gang’s All Here!

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Rich Homie Quan performs onstage at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre on September 01, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan.

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Rich Homie Quan Got To The Top Of The Mountain

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Rachelle Hampton

Portrait of professional road racing cyclist David Millar taken on May 16, 2011. (Photo by Joby Sessions/Procycling Magazine via Getty Images)

David Millar Portrait Shoot

Writing Is An Act, Not An Aesthetic

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Soraya Roberts

Adam Sandler: Love You. Adam Sandler at the Nocturne Theater in Glendale. Cr.

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Adam Sandler Lets Us Love Him

Isaiah Likely of the Baltimore Ravens stretches for a pass he can't quite catch near the end of the fourth quarter of the 2024 NFL season opener in Kansas City.

Baltimore Ravens v Kansas City Chiefs

Who’ll Stop The Reign?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 04: Jessica Pegula (R) of the United States shakes hands after defeating Iga Swiatek of Poland during their Women's Singles Quarterfinal match on Day Ten of the 2024 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 04, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

2024 US Open – Day 10

Iga Swiatek Came Up With No Answers Against Jessica Pegula

Kelsey Mitchell #0 of the Indiana Fever is congratulated by Caitlin Clark #22 after scoring during the second half against the Dallas Wings at College Park Center on September 01, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

Indiana Fever v Dallas Wings

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Caitlin Clark Is Contagious On The Court

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