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Diana Moskovitz

General view during the balance beam exercise at the women's artistic gymnastics individual competition on August 19, 2004 during the Athens 2004 Summer Olympic Games at the Olympic Sports Complex Indoor Hall in Athens, Greece.

Gymnastics

Al Fong, Valeri Liukin, And The Stubborn Culture Of The Tyrant Coach

Lauren Theisen

Pro Wrestling

The Biggest Wrestling Show Ever Was About Friendship (And One Little Backstage Fight)

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Drew Magary

Quarterback Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants after defeating the Carolina Panthers 21-19 in a pre-season football game at MetLife Stadium on August 18, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: New York Giants

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Chris Thompson

Randy Arozarena of the Tampa Bay Rays reacts after scoring on a throwing error by Harrison Bader.

Yankees Lose Again, Find Novel Way To Humiliate Themselves

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

Dan McQuade

A message on the Camden Yards scoreboard that says "BEE DELAY: 5 MINUTES"

Bees Buzz Baltimore Bullpen, Bother Buff Baseball Bros

Billy Haisley

Footballer Jenni Hermoso during the victory celebration at Madrid Rio on August 21, 2023, in Madrid, Spain.

Soccer

Spain’s Women’s National Team Is Winning Again

Simone Biles competes in the floor exercise on day four of the 2023 U.S. Gymnastics Championships at SAP Center on August 27, 2023 in San Jose, California.

The Simone Biles Comeback Continues At Full Speed

Luis Paez-Pumar

Darwin Nunez of Liverpool celebrates scoring the winning goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Liverpool FC at St. James Park on August 27, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Darwin Núñez Arrived Just In Time For Liverpool

Kathryn Xu

(L-R) Corbin "COM" Lee, Christine "potter" Chi, Alexander "jawgemo" Mor and Kelden "Boostio" Pupello of Evil Geniuses pose onstage with the VALORANT Champions Los Angeles Trophy.

Esports

Christine “Potter” Chi And Her Evil Geniuses Made History

Max Verstappen drives through the rain at the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix.

Racing

It’s Max Verstappen’s Era, And We’re Just Living In It

Inter Miami's Argentine forward #10 Lionel Messi and NY Red Bulls' Colombian defender #04 Andres Reyes (R) vie for the ball during the Major League Soccer 2023 match between Inter Miami and New York Red Bulls at the Red Bull arena in Harrison, New Jersey, August 26, 2023.

Everyone Wants To Watch Lionel Messi

David Roth

Elder Wisdom

My Dumb Little Book

AEW Is Bringing 80,000 People To Wembley Stadium At The Weirdest Possible Time

Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts while being hit during a passing attempt against the Washington Commanders during the second half of the game at FedExField on November 6, 2022 in Landover, Maryland.

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Minnesota Vikings

The new Saint Joseph’s Hawk, flapping his wings next to a statue of a real Hawk, with the slogan THE HAWK WILL NEVER DIE

Birdfector

St. Joe’s Just Couldn’t Get Any More Hawk Feathers

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty plays defense during the game against the Connecticut Sun on August 24, 2023 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

WNBA

There’s No Shame In Losing To The Liberty, Unless You Lose Like This

Bray Wyatt Was Wrestling’s Most Irrepressible Star

Albert Burneko

RFEF president Luis Rubiales pumps his fists in celebration during the 2023 Women's World Cup

Luis Rubiales Shows The Whole World Spain’s Entire Ass

A smiling Stephen Strasburg is enveloped in an involuntary group hug during the 2019 season.

Let’s Remember A Time When Stephen Strasburg Enjoyed Playing Baseball

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Sabrina Imbler

Jonquel Jones #35 of the New York Liberty accepts the MVP trophy after the team's 82-63 victory over the Las Vegas Aces in the 2023 Commissioner's Cup Championship game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 15, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Life Lessons

How A Fat Baseball Ass And Four Lesbians Turned Me Into A Sports Fan

Giri Nathan

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic smile together after their Cincinnati Masters final

Tennis

The Rivalry Between Carlos Alcaraz And Novak Djokovic Won’t Be Long, But It Will Be Legendary

Soraya Roberts

Arts And Culture

Have You Seen Skyler Gisondo?

Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sacks Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium on October 27, 2022 in Tampa, Florida.

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Baltimore Ravens

Ray Ratto

Trey Lance #5 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up during pregame warm ups prior to playing the Denver Broncos at Levi's Stadium on August 19, 2023 in Santa Clara, California.

Trey Lance’s Draft Position Never Meant Anything

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and his team react incredulously to a call during the 2023 College Football Championship Game.