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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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SF, Philly, DC: Meet Defector at the Ballpark

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Defector at the Ballpark

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Israel Daramola

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New Cowboys Docuseries Offers Revealing Look Up Jerry Jones’s Own Ass

Dave McKenna

The Diplomatic Security Service (DSS), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), and Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) agents walk on patrol near Nationals Park on August 15, 2025 in Washington, DC. An increased presence of law enforcement has been seen throughout the nation's capital since U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to deploy federal officers and the U.S. National Guard.

Trump Increases Federal Law Enforcement Presence, Deploys National Guard In Nation’s Capital

Politics

Notes From The D.C. Clampdown

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Albert Burneko

James Dobson poses for a portrait in 2011 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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James Dobson Is Dead, Was A Monster

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings celebrates reacts to a Wings three pointer during an 81-80 Los Angeles Sparks win over the Dallas Wings at Crypto.com Arena on August 20, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Dallas Wings v Los Angeles Sparks

WNBA

Now Imagine What Paige Bueckers Could Do With Better Teammates

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David Roth

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates a point against Jannik Sinner of Italy during the Men’s Singles Final match on Day Fifteen of the 2025 French Open at Roland Garros on June 08, 2025 in Paris, France.

2025 French Open – Day Fifteen

Podcasts

A Forehand That Sounds Like Construction Equipment, With Giri Nathan

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

Quarterback Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL game against the Miami Dolphins at Lambeau Field on November 28, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Miami Dolphins v Green Bay Packers

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2025: Green Bay Packers

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Angelina Mazza

L-R) Nihar Duvvuri, Molly Griggs, Fina Strazza, Amalia Yoo, Sadie Sink, Morgan Scott, Gabriel Ebert, Maggie Kuntz and Noah Pacht take the curtain call during "John Proctor Is The Villain" Broadway opening night at the Booth Theatre on April 14, 2025 in New York City.

“John Proctor Is The Villain” Broadway Opening Night

Arts And Culture

The Revolution Will Be Extra-Curricular

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Snack

Never Attempt To Bribe Me With Snacks Unless They Are The Good Snacks

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Kathryn Xu

Commuters ride a SEPTA bus on October 10, 2017, in the Philadelphia, PA Suburbs.

SEPTA Ends Sales of Tokens in move to Update Fare Payments, in Philadelphia, PA

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Doomsday For SEPTA Is Bad News For Everyone

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The Future Of Podcasting Is Here, And It Sucks

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Rap Music Yearns For The Good Ole Days

<a href="http://www.ddavisla.com">David Davis </a>is the author of Wheels of Courage: How Paralyzed Veterans From World War II Invented Wheelchair Sports, Fought for Disability Rights, and Inspired a Nation and Waterman: The Life and Times of Duke Kahanamoku. He lives in Los Angeles.
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UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - CIRCA 2000: Photographer Bruce Bennett photographers a battle between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the of the New York Islanders circa 1990 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images)

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After 50 Years Of Shooting Hockey, Bruce Bennett Finds An Even Tougher Challenge: Birds

Abigail Segel is a writer based in Montreal.

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Players of Chicago Stars celebrates with teammate Alyssa Naeher #1 after the NWSL match between Seattle Reign and Chicago Stars at Lumen Field on August 18, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.

Seattle Reign v Chicago Stars

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Alyssa Naeher Shoots And Scores, But The Chicago Stars Are Still In The Dark

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Patrick Redford

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 19: WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks to the media prior to the 2025 AT&amp;T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

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The WNBA And Connecticut Sun Continue To Fight Over What A Sale Would Look Like

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Dan McQuade

A brown leather couch covered, almost completely on the seats and up the seatbacks, with Greg Briley Topps baseball cards

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Here’s How A Man Accidentally Bought 10,400 Greg Briley Rookie Cards

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Alexander Isak during the Pre Season Training Camp at FC Seefelder Plateau on July 14, 2025 in Innsbruck, Austria.

Newcastle United Arrive in Austria for Pre-Season Tour

Alexander Isak Wants The Hell Out Of Newcastle

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Barry Petchesky

Kwakho Madikwain, associate of former gang member Nicholas Mnguni, fills out a spreadsheet of purchase orders in Khayelitsha on March 13, 2025. Former gang member Nicholas Mnguni, known as Zwe in his township, left the 20 Men gang in 2017 to start his own business, producing and selling perfumes, cleaning products, and insect repellent. His business, ML Scents, has enabled him to employ 4 seasonal workers, with the hope of keeping them off the streets, and away from gang recruitment. As a former gangster, Nicholas is exempt from paying the protection fee demanded by local gangs. “Luckily, they know me, so they leave me alone, plus, I don’t want to be aggressive anymore,” he says. (Photo by EMMANUEL CROSET / AFP)

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The Machines

It Took Many Years And Billions Of Dollars, But Microsoft Finally Invented A Calculator That Is Wrong Sometimes

Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Los Angeles Chargers makes a catch before the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on August 16, 2025 in Inglewood, California.

Los Angeles Chargers v Los Angeles Rams – NFL Preseason 2025

Why Your Team Sucks 2025: Los Angeles Chargers

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What’s ‘Mönch’ Thinking?

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 09 CFP Semifinal Capital One Orange Bowl – Notre Dame vs Penn State

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Let’s See How Dumb We Can Make The College Football Playoff

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The Defector Era Of ‘Nothing But Respect’ Is Here, With Maitreyi Anantharaman And David Roth

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Interviews

Giri Nathan DISHES On Jannik Sinner And Carlos Alcaraz In This EXCLUSIVE Interview

Owner Mark Davis of the Las Vegas Raiders stands on the sidelines prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, at SoFi Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Inglewood, California.

Las Vegas Raiders v Los Angeles Rams

Funbag

What Makes A Failson?

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John Wall Was Too Fast

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Veronica de Souza

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Make It Nice

Make It Nice: A Big Bedroom, A Small Living Room, And A Dated Bathroom

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