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Ray Ratto

Sam Kerr of Australia scores the teams first goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia on August 16, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.

Soccer

Sam Kerr Struck, But England Squeezed

Tom Ley

Defector Up All Night

Aaron Gordon And Nikola Jokic Are Having A Good Fellas’ Trip


<p>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</p>


Diana Moskovitz

A photo of E. Javier Loya, wearing a business suit in the office of OTC Global Holdings, a company he co-founded.

Everything That’s Known About The Rape And Sexual Assault Allegations Against Houston Texans Minority Owner Javier Loya

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Abigail Segel

Australia and France women's national team players react to Australia's win in the 2023 World Cup quarterfinal.

The Matildas Turned My Hair White And They Haven’t Even Faced England Yet

<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>


Drew Magary

Head coach Ron Rivera of the Washington Commanders looks on prior to a game against the Atlanta Falcons at FedExField on November 27, 2022 in Landover, Maryland.

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Washington Commanders

Giri Nathan

EmbiidWatch Begins: Possible Twitter-Bio Intrigue

TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 29: A Toronto Blue Jays fan wears a parrot on his helmet in homage to the home run power of Edwin Encarnacion #10 during MLB game action against the Baltimore Orioles on September 29, 2016 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edwin Encarnacion

Funbag

Can I Wear A Batting Helmet Casually Or Will Everyone Think I’m Cuckoo?

Lauren Theisen

A Mistake Is An Error

Kathryn Xu

Zheng "ZmjjKK" Yongkang of EDward Gaming poses after clutching against Giants Gaming at VALORANT Champions Los Angeles Group Stage.

Video Games

‘Valorant’ Teams Learn Valuable Lesson About Shit-Talking

Patrick Redford

SPRINGFIELD, MA - JANUARY 16: Cooper Flagg of Montverde (32) drives to the basket during the Hoophall Classic high school basketball game between Montverde Academy and Sunrise Christian on January 16, 2023 at Blake Arena in Springfield, MA (Photo by John Jones/Icon Sportswire)

Cooper Flagg Is A Real Guy That You Need To Know About

CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY - FEBRUARY 15: President of basketball operations Daryl Morey responds during a press conference at the Seventy Sixers Practice Facility on February 15, 2022 in Camden, New Jersey. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) 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.

James Harden And Daryl Morey Deserve Each Other

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 Rode A Thunderbolt Into The World Cup Final

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)

When Your Coach Sucks, Everybody Loses

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.

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

Israel Daramola

Michael Oher and Leigh Anne Tuohy at the 2009 NFL draft

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

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

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Green Bay Packers

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. (

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

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)

Defector Gives Back: Here’s A Brutal Yankees Loss

Samer Kalaf

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

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

Dave McKenna

Life Lessons

Consider The Mystery Delivery Cake Dilemma

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

Recalling “The Pickoff Game,” Forty Years Later

Albert Burneko

Kylian Mbappé laughs while watching PSG from a skybox

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.

Let’s Have A Weekend Open Thread

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)

Capital

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.