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Ray Ratto

Olga Carmona of Spain (R) attempts a kick while being defended by Nathalie Bjorn of Sweden (L) during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Spain and Sweden at Eden Park on August 15, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Spain v Sweden: Semi Final – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

Soccer

Spain Rode A Thunderbolt Into The World Cup Final

Abigail Segel is a writer based in Montreal.

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Abigail Segel

Jorge Vilda, Head Coach of Spain, looks on during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023 Quarter Final match between Spain and Netherlands at Wellington Regional Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Wellington / Te Whanganui-a-Tara, New Zealand. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Spain v Netherlands: Quarter Final – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

When Your Coach Sucks, Everybody Loses

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Billy Haisley

Neymar Jr of PSG looks on during the pre-season friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and FC Internazionale Milano at the Japan National Stadium on August 1, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan.

Paris Saint-Germain v FC Internazionale – Preseason Friendly

Neymar To Become The Latest And Saddest Passenger On The Saudi Gravy Train

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Israel Daramola

Michael Oher and Leigh Anne Tuohy at the 2009 NFL draft

2009 NFL Draft

Michael Oher Says Adoption Story At Heart Of ‘The Blind Side’ Was A Lie

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

Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers works out during training camp at Ray Nitschke Field on August 01, 2023 in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. (

Green Bay Packers Training Camp

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Green Bay Packers

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Tom Ley

James Harden #1 (L) and president of basketball operations Daryl Morey of the Philadelphia 76ers look on during a press conference at the Seventy Sixers Practice Facility on February 15, 2022 in Camden, New Jersey. (

Philadelphia 76ers Introduce James Harden

James Harden Calls Daryl Morey A “Liar,” Vows Never To Play For Him

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Barry Petchesky

MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 13: Jake Burger #36 of the Miami Marlins receives a gatorade bath after hitting a walk-off RBI single to defeat the New York Yankees at loanDepot park on August 13, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

New York Yankees v Miami Marlins

Defector Gives Back: Here’s A Brutal Yankees Loss

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Samer Kalaf

Wander Franco #5 of the Tampa Bay Rays runs to first base during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies

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Rays Travel Without Wander Franco While MLB Investigates Allegations Of Inappropriate Relationship [Update]

Dave McKenna

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Consider The Mystery Delivery Cake Dilemma

Baltimore Orioles left-hander Tippy Martinez, from a 1983 game against the Chicago White Sox.

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Recalling “The Pickoff Game,” Forty Years Later

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Albert Burneko

Kylian Mbappé laughs while watching PSG from a skybox

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After All That, Kylian Mbappé Will Stay At Paris Saint-Germain

Fans of Colombia show their support prior to the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023 Quarter Final match between England and Colombia at Stadium Australia on August 12, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.

England v Colombia: Quarter Final – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

Defector Up All Night

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Patrick Redford

Santa Monica, CA - February 21: Passengers ride in an electric Jaguar I-Pace car outfitted with Waymo full self-driving technology in Santa Monica Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Self-driving Waymo cars on the road in Santa Monica

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San Francisco Takes First Step Towards The Grim, Autonomous Future Of Transportation

Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots look on prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York.

New England Patriots v Buffalo Bills

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: New England Patriots

Nicholas Russell is a writer from Las Vegas.

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Nicholas Russell

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Life's Rich Pageant

Everyone At The Christian Influencer Convention Was Trapped

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Luis Paez-Pumar

The Premier League trophy after the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at Etihad Stadium on May 21, 2023 in Manchester, England.

Manchester City v Chelsea FC – Premier League

Title And Relegation: A Preview Of The 2023-24 Premier League Season

REGINA, CANADA - JULY 6: Tomas Jack-Kurdyla #64 of the Edmonton Elks on the sideline before the game between the Edmonton Elks and Saskatchewan Roughriders at Mosaic Stadium on July 6, 2023 in Regina, Canada. (Photo by Brent Just/Getty Images)

Edmonton Elks v Saskatchewan Roughriders

Edmonton Elks Till I Die, Which Given Their Play Will Be Shortly

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A Quick Update On A Thing 28 Billion Light Years Away

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

A screenshot of Liz Cambage as she talks to Bleacher Report reporter Taylor Rooks.

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WNBA

Australians, Nigerians, Americans Unite In Inspiring Global Effort To Debunk Liz Cambage

Investigations Editor. You can contact her at diana@defector.com or dfmoskovitz@protonmail.com. She&#8217;s also on Signal @dmoskovitz.99

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Diana Moskovitz

Simone Biles smiling after she competes on the balance beam during the Core Hydration Classic at Now Arena on August 05, 2023 in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

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Gymnastics

Simone Biles Is Using A Spotter For Her Vault, And That’s A Good Thing

Salma Paralluelo of Spain celebrates after scoring her team's second goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023 Quarter Final match between Spain and Netherlands at Wellington Regional Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand.

Salma Paralluelo Shook The Netherlands Out Of The World Cup

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David Roth

Pete Alonso high-fives his teammates in the Mets dugout after hitting a two-run homer against the Cubs on August 9, 2023.

Chicago Cubs v New York Mets

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Pete Alonso Emo Chat, With Lindsey Adler

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Kathryn Xu

A photo of Michael Lorenzen pointing to the sky after he pitched a no hitter for the Philadelphia Phillies.

Washington Nationals v Philadelphia Phillies

Michael Lorenzen Is The Best Kind Of Welcome-To-Philly Story

Leo Messi control ball in the first half time at Toyota Stadium on August 6, 2023 in Frisco, Texas.

Leagues Cup 2023 – Round of 16: Inter Miami CF v FC Dallas

Lionel Messi Has Earned His American Victory Lap

WASHINGTON - MARCH 08: US Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas testifies before the House Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee on Capitol Hill March 8, 2007 in Washington, DC. Thomas and fellow Justice Anthony Kennedy spoke about concerns with the ongoing remodeling of the court building, the reduction of paperwork due to electronic media and the disparity of pay between federal judges and lawyers working in the private sector. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Clarence Thomas

Justices Kennedy And Thomas Testify Before House Appropriations Committee

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Clarence Thomas Absolutely Loves Going On Vacations

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