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David Roth

David Spade on the set of his 2019 late-night series on Comedy Central.

Arts And Culture

It’s Hollywood’s Biggest Night And All The Stars Are Out, With Vince Mancini

Lauren Theisen

The Red Wings Say “Maybe Next Year”

Patrick Redford

Russell Westbrook #0 of the LA Clippers speaks in front of Kawhi Leonard #2, Marcus Morris Sr. #8, Ivica Zubac #40 and Tyronn Lue of the LA Clippers during a 108-101 Minnesota Timberwolves win at Crypto.com Arena on February 28, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Harry How/Getty Images)

The Clippers Don’t Feel So Good

Ray Ratto

Grimsby defender Anthony Glennon wears a fish on his head while holding an inflatable fish as he celebrates with teammates after their FA Cup upset of Premier League side Southampton.

Soccer

Grimsby Is The Reason

Dan McQuade was a founding member of Defector. He died in January 2026.

Dan McQuade

Matthew Mayer giving an interview at practice

College Basketball

That’s Too Many Energy Drinks

Luis Paez-Pumar

Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal following the VAR check during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on March 01, 2023 in London, England.

Arsenal Is Back In Control

Giri Nathan

Report: Ja Morant Fought A Security Guard At The Mall And A Boy At A Pickup Game

The Arizona Cardinals doing OTA's at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center. The NFLPA survey suggests that it "smells crazy in there."

Let The NFLPA’s Reviews Of Every NFL Franchise Confirm Your Suspicions

Barry Petchesky

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 10: Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) looks on during an NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks on February 10, 2023 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

This Is How The Coyotes Do Business

Diana Moskovitz is Defector&#8217;s investigations editor. You can contact her at diana@defector.com or dfmoskovitz@protonmail.com. She&#8217;s also on Signal @dmoskovitz.99

Diana Moskovitz

KINGSTON, RI - NOVEMBER 15: General view of the Alabama Crimson Tide logo during the college basketball game between Alabama Crimson Tide and Rhode Island Rams on November 15, 2019, at Ryan Center in Kingston, RI. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Program Must Be Protected

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Chris Thompson

Life's Rich Pageant

The Sodfather Has Certainly Said His Piece

Defector Staff

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes talks with Valtteri Bottas of Finland and Alfa Romeo F1 during Day One of F1 Testing at Bahrain International Circuit on March 10, 2022 in Bahrain, Bahrain.

Racing

2023 Formula One Drivers, Sorted Into Sweeties And Enemies

James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Boston Celtics at the Wells Fargo Center on February 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Report: James Harden Pines For The Days Of Mailing It In With The Rockets

<a href="https://twitter.com/johnwilmeswords">John Wilmes</a> is a writer and professor in Chicago. His work has appeared in The Ringer, GQ, Chicago Reader, and The New Republic, among other places. He is the author of the novella Jad&#8217;s Dad Milo.

John Wilmes

A Compass Group employee works the hot dog concession at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.

Capital

A Fight Is Brewing In Chicago Between A Multinational Concessions Business And Its Workers

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 21: Carlos Watson speaks onstage during OZY FEST 2018 at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park on July 21, 2018 in New York City.

Media Meltdowns

Ozy Media Is Still A Monumental Bummer

Boise State Is Ready To Ruin Someone’s Day

Who Needs Umpires, Anyway?

Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz Is Back, But Only On One Leg

Maitreyi Anantharaman

VILLANOVA, PA - JANUARY 17: Maddy Siegrist #20 of the Villanova Wildcats reacts against the Xavier Musketeers in the second half at Finneran Pavilion on January 17, 2023 in Villanova, Pennsylvania. The Villanova Wildcats defeated the Xavier Musketeers 76-38. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Maddy Siegrist Works In Silence

charismatic megafauna (they/them)

Sabrina Imbler

A droplet of pee being ejected from the behind of an insect called a sharpshooter

Creaturefector

Pee Pee Pew Pew!

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.

Drew Magary

NBA TV Analyst Michael Wilbon previews the game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns during Game Three of the 2021 NBA Finals on July 11, 2021 at the Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Journalismism

Axios Details Mike Wilbon’s Morning “Anti-Routine” So You Too Can Be A Productive Tool Like Mike Wilbon

26th January 1955: Two deaf German women using different types of hearing aid. The woman on the right uses an ear trumpet whilst the woman on the right uses a more discreet instrument attached to her speactacles. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Funbag

How I Hear Now

A corner shot of a packed Palestra shot with a wide angle lens

High School Sports

Go Out And Watch Some Basketball

Israel Daramola

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 27: Russell Wilson #3 of the Denver Broncos confers with teammates on the sideline during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

How Did Russell Wilson Get To Be So Hated?

Dan Snyder sticks out his disgusting tongue.