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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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Alex Sujong Laughlin

A person stops to watch a TV screen at a bar in Washington D.C. showing the U.S. presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

US-VOTE-POLITICS-DEBATE-WATCH PARTY

Politics

Who Won The Debate? The Swirling Existential Void That Will Consume Us All

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Albert Burneko

A wide view of the desolate Martian landscape, captured by the Perseverance rover.

Science

Neither Elon Musk Nor Anybody Else Will Ever Colonize Mars

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Israel Daramola

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Journalismism

Beyoncé Comes Off As Very Real And Human In Email Interview With GQ

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Patrick Redford

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Chess

Hans Niemann’s Return To The Big Stage Didn’t Go So Hot

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Kathryn Xu

Jacob deGrom #48 of the Texas Rangers greets teammates on the field prior to the game between the Chicago Cubs and the Texas Rangers.

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The Cavalry Arrives Too Late To Save The Rangers

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Kelsey McKinney

Nigerian powerlifter Folashade Oluwafemiayo waves to the crowd after a record breaking 166kg bench press at the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games.

Para Powerlifting – Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games: Day 11

Parasports

I’m Obsessed With The Paralympic Bench Pressers

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Drew Magary

Clorox disinfecting wipes are seen displayed for sale at a Walmart Supercenter on September 18, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Clorox has warned of a drop in quarterly earnings and product shortages after a recent cyberattack on the company's information technology infrastructure has disrupted operations and product availability.

Clorox Products Production Disrupted By Cyberattack

Funbag

Help! My Friend Wipes His Ass With Bleach!

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Lauren Theisen

MLB: APR 03 Padres at Dodgers

Dodgers Announcers Enjoy “Tipsy”

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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

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

Nicholas Russell is a writer from Las Vegas.

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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

David Montgomery with his knee on top of a tackler

Los Angeles Rams v Detroit Lions

David Montgomery Steamrolled Detroit’s Opening-Night Jitters

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

Crosswords

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.

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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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Tennis

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

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

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