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The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Dan McQuade

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 12: Harrison Butker #7 of the Kansas City Chiefs kicks the go ahead field goal during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona.

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What In Sod’s Name Was With The Super Bowl Field?

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes in pain of a hurt ankle during Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on February 12, 2023.

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Patrick Mahomes Can’t Be Denied

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Lauren Theisen

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Arts And Culture

Selling Out Still Sucks

<p>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 <em>Point B</em>. Handsomest man in the world.</p>


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Drew Magary

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 12: James Bradberry #24 of the Philadelphia Eagles is called for holding against JuJu Smith-Schuster #9 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Super Bowl LVII – Kansas City Chiefs v Philadelphia Eagles

That Fucking Flag Ruined Everything

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Barry Petchesky

Kansas City Chiefs' wide reciever Kadarius Toney step into the end zone and scores a touchdown during Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on February 12, 2023. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

Win A Super Bowl With This One Weird Trick

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Tom Ley

Jalen Hurts Did Everything Right, Except For One Thing

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Ray Ratto

The Chiefs Wouldn’t Let The Super Bowl Be Anything But Great

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The NFL Still Isn’t Done Exploiting Pat Tillman

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Goodbye To Nathan Jones, The Premier League’s Least Normal Man

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There’s No Good Way For The Warriors To Clean Up This Mess

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Charles P. Pierce

Justin Jefferson makes a one-handed catch

Minnesota Vikings v Buffalo Bills

Great Hands Are Forever

Edmonton Oilers v Nashville Predators

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You Are Now Free To Complain To Your Congressional Rep About Sports Betting Ads

Super Bowl LVII Opening Night presented by Fast Twitch

Defector Up All Night

Here’s A Super Bowl Weekend Open Thread

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Kelsey McKinney

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Zillowing Out

A $1.1 Million House For Our Brain In A Vat

<p><i>Olivia Craighead is a writer in Brooklyn, New York. </i></p>


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Olivia Craighead

AFC Championship – Cincinnati Bengals v Kansas City Chiefs

Welcome To The Posters’ Bowl

League Championship Series – Boston Red Sox v Houston Astros – Game Four

Joe West Spending His Retirement Going To War With Wikipedia Editors

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David Roth

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Embattled Newly Elected Rep. George Santos (R-NY) Is Sought After By Reporters On Capitol Hill

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The Man Who Invented Himself

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Life's Rich Pageant

Philly’s Sign Guy Might Be The Least Thirsty Superfan

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This Is So Stupid

What Time Does “What Time Does The Super Bowl Start?” Start?

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Chris Thompson

Those Who Fear The Deal Zone Risk The Consequences

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Albert Burneko

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Here Is Your 2023 NBA Trade Deadline Roundup

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Burt Bacharach, The Genius Who Got Punks To Admit Elevator Music Was Cool, Is Dead

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