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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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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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Live Event

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Lucy Bronze of England battles for possession with Melchie Dumornay of Haiti during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023 Group D match between England and Haiti at Brisbane Stadium on July 22, 2023 in Brisbane / Meaanjin, Australia.

England v Haiti: Group D – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

Soccer

It’s Melchie Dumornay’s World Cup, And We’re Just Watching It

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Ray Ratto

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Defector At The Movies

Barbenheimer: The Ratto Review

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 28: Chelsea Gray #12 of the Las Vegas Aces passes as Tiffany Mitchell #25 of the Minnesota Lynx defends in the fourth quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on May 28, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Lynx 94-73.

Minnesota Lynx v Las Vegas Aces

WNBA

Chelsea Gray Serves Aces Wins In Every Flavor

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Lauren Theisen

Max Verstappen on the podium with both pieces of his trophy

F1 Grand Prix of Hungary

Racing

There Is Only One Way To Deny Max Verstappen His Trophy

Colorado Rockies v Miami Marlins

Johnny Cueto Is The Marlins’ Silver Lining

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Sophia Smith #11 of the United States celebrates scoring during the first half of the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023 Group E match between USA and Vietnam at Eden Park on July 22, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand.

USA v Vietnam: Group E – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

Sophia Smith Is The Answer To Every Question

Abigail Segel is a writer based in Montreal.

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Abigail Segel

An array of eggplants at Marché Jean-Talon in Montreal.

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It’s Summer! Let’s Cook Some Eggplant

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Tom Ley

A hearse and another vehicle drive in circles on a soccer field

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Defector Up All Night

Soccer Game Called Off Due To Hearse On The Field

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David Roth

Shintaro Fujinami, in profile, adjusts his cap during an appearance with the Oakland A's on July 16.

Minnesota Twins v Oakland Athletics

Shintaro Fujinami Is Trying To Find The Feel

Aitana Bonmati of Spain and Barcelona celebrates after scoring her sides first goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group C match between Spain and Costa Rica at Wellington Regional Stadium on July 21, 2023 in Wellington / Te Whanganui-a-Tara, New Zealand.

Spain v Costa Rica: Group C – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

Spain Came Just Short Of Perfection

Nicholas Russell is a writer from Las Vegas.

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Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in the film Barbie

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‘Barbie’ Was Born Out Of The Anxiety Of Modern Filmmaking

Kim McCauley covers soccer for The Athletic and ESPN, and worked as a data analyst at Angel City FC. You can <a href="https://twitter.com/kimischilling" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/kimischilling&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1690042325485000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3FfPKUcZC9_LzSiHDnR1Ox">follow her on the bird app</a>.
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Alyssa Thompson #7 of the United States dribbles the ball during the first half of an international friendly against Wales at PayPal Park on July 09, 2023 in San Jose, California.

Wales v United States

What Is This USWNT Player’s Deal: Alyssa Thompson

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Red rambling rose plant climbing the wall of a pink thatched cottage, Shottisham Suffolk, England.

Life Lessons

So You Want To Grow Climbing Roses

Elly De La Cruz Is Not Like Other Baseball Players

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Patrick Redford

A photo with added illustration of Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder, with his tongue sticking waaaaay out to the side. As in, it almost reaches his jacket collar.

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Dan Snyder Officially Out As Commanders Owner, Set To Spend Rest Of Life As Anonymous Tyrant

Jarred Kelenic #10 of the Seattle Mariners looks on before the game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on July 03, 2023 in San Francisco, California.

Seattle Mariners v San Francisco Giants

Jarred Kelenic Is Really, Really Sorry About Kicking That Water Cooler

Adlan Jackson is a writer-editor at Hell Gate. He has written for The New York Times Magazine, The New Yorker, Pitchfork, Study Hall and more.

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The central branch of Brooklyn Public Library, wrapped in Jay-Z lyrics.

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Arts And Culture

Is ‘The Book Of Hov’ Really For Anyone But Jay-Z?

Alanna Kennedy of Australia celebrates the team's 1-0 victory in the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group B match between Australia and Ireland at Stadium Australia on July 20, 2023 in Sydney / Gadigal, Australia.

Australia v Ireland: Group B – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

Australia Beat Ireland And Bought Time

Northwestern Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald looks on during the college football game between the Northwestern Wildcats and the Purdue Boilermakers on November 19, 2022, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: NOV 19 Northwestern at Purdue

College Football

Northwestern’s Hazing Scandal Isn’t Going Away

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Drew Magary

Three demonstrators join hands to build strength against the force of water sprayed by riot police in Birmingham, Alabama, during a protest of segregation practices.

Demonstrators Facing Fire Hoses in Birmingham

Podcasts

The Civil Rights Movement’s Turning Point Was Almost Its Last Stand, With Paul Kix

Kota Ibushi stares down a bloody Jon Moxley

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Pro Wrestling

Blood, Guts, And A Glimpse Of God

Hannah Wilkinson (2nd R) of New Zealand celebrates with teammates after scoring her team's first goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023 Group A match between New Zealand and Norway at Eden Park on July 20, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand.

New Zealand v Norway: Group A – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

New Zealand Opened The World Cup With A Victory For The Ages

Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors and Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on October 30, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Rick Osentoski/Getty Images)

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Draymond Green Is Committed To Feuding, Even With A Fake Tweet

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Spanish Soccer – Logrones v Real Madrid

The Worst And Less Worse Ways To Explain The Offside Rule To Soccer Dummies, Ranked

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Giri Nathan

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Tennis

Tennis Player Wipes Out Contested Ball Mark And Celebrates Opponent’s Retirement, To The Disgust Of Her Peers

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