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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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Tom Ley

John Schneider #14 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on prior to Game One of the Wild Card Series against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on October 03, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Wild Card Series – Toronto Blue Jays v Minnesota Twins – Game One

What Was John Schneider Thinking?

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Lauren Theisen

Wild Card Series – Toronto Blue Jays v Minnesota Twins – Game Two

Did The Twins Transfer Their Demonic Energy To The Blue Jays?

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Charles P. Pierce

Tim Wakefield of the Boston Red Sox throws a knuckleball, in profile

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Tim Wakefield Was A Wizard For The Working Day

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Ray Ratto

A general view of Tropicana Field during Game 1 of the Wild Card Series between the Texas Rangers and the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 in Tampa, Florida.

Wild Card Series – Texas Rangers v. Tampa Bay Rays – Game One

The Rays Are Masters Of Being Forgotten

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Miguel Almiron of Newcastle United celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League match between Newcastle United FC and Paris Saint-Germain at St. James Park on October 4, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

Newcastle United FC v Paris Saint-Germain: Group F – UEFA Champions League 2023/24

Soccer

Newcastle Roared To Champions League Life

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Giri Nathan

Jannik Sinner poses with the China Open trophy

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Tennis

Jannik Sinner Beats The Best At The China Open

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Betnijah Laney #44 of the New York Liberty looks on against the Connecticut Sun on September 29, 2023 in Uncasville, CT at Mohegan Sun Arena.

2023 WNBA Playoffs – New York Liberty v Connecticut Suns

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It’s Betnijah Laney’s Turn To Be The Playoff Hero

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Chris Thompson

Jerry DiPoto makes a face while answering questions.

Jerry Dipoto Wants Gratitude For Kicking The Can Down The Road

Dave McKenna

US swimmer Diana Nyad is seen in the water during her departure from the Ernest Hemingway Nautical Club in Havana on August 18, 2012 . Veteran US endurance swimmer Diana Nyad announced that she will try to swim the treacherous waters from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage.

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Swimming

Diana Nyad’s Swimming Brought Her Glory, Fame, And An Adversary Dedicated To Exposing Her Lies

Chicago Fire fans celebrate from the stands at SeatGeek Stadium on June 6, 2023 in Bridgeview, Illinois.

Houston Dynamo v Chicago Fire – Quarterfinals: 2023 U.S. Open Cup

Chicago Fire Tries Bribing Fans To Attend Game Messi Might Not Play In

Royce Lewis celebrates after hitting a home run

The Twins Regained Some Control Over Their Existence

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Soraya Roberts

Joanna Arnow in a scene from her movie, The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed

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Arts And Culture

Joanna Arnow’s Time Has Arrived

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Patrick Redford

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Anthony Martial, Andre Onana of Manchester United walks off during the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester United and Galatasaray A.S. at Old Trafford on October 03, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)

Manchester United v Galatasaray A.S.: Group A – UEFA Champions League 2023/24

Manchester United Is Back In The Pain Cave

NBA reporters Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania

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Journalismism

The Rivalry Between Woj And Shams Really Is As Imagined

Luis Diaz of Liverpool reacts after a goal was rules offside during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 30, 2023 in London, England.

Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool FC – Premier League

Audio Reveals Panic, Confusion, And Expletives In Liverpool-Tottenham VAR Room

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Drew Magary

08 March 2022, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Rottweil: Various streaming services can be seen on the display of an iPhone SE. Photo: Silas Stein/dpa (Photo by Silas Stein/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Streaming

Funbag

The Future Of Streaming Will Look A Lot Like The Present Of Streaming

Marcus Semien of the Rangers pops champagne.

Texas Rangers GM: Don’t Anyone Dare Say My Players Partied!

Members Miami Marlins celebrate after a 7-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates to clinch an National Leauge Wildcard berth at PNC Park on September 30, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Miami Marlins v Pittsburgh Pirates

These No-Good, Historically Bad Marlins Have Won Me Back

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Kelsey McKinney

The beautiful raspberry-topped cakes of the show's contestants.

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The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Once Again Contends With Cake Week

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Podcasts

Am I Having A White Thought Or An Indian Thought? With Sridhar Ramesh

Nick Castellanos #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies in a Phillies jersey, grey, with the top buttons unbuttoned

Philadelphia Phillies v Milwaukee Brewers

Is The Phillies’ Good Luck Charm A Dedication To Himbo Culture And Showing Clavicle? [Update]

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David Roth

The animals from Paw Patrol, or more accurately people wearing costumes of the animals from Paw Patrol, waving at the Paris premiere of the Paw Patrol movie.

“Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie”: Paris Premiere At UGC Normandie

This Is So Stupid

Caitlin Flanagan’s Wheels Are Spinning A Little Too Fast

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 27: Houston Dynamo owner James Harden waves to the fans after the 2023 U.S. Open Cup Final against the Inter Miami at DRV PNK Stadium on September 27, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Houston Dynamo v Inter Miami CF – 2023 U.S. Open Cup Final

James Harden Begins Going “Ben Simmons Mode”

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Announcements

Lori Teresa Yearwood Made A Difference

Miguel Cabrera fields a ground ball at first for the last time

Cleveland Guardians v Detroit Tigers

Miguel Cabrera, First To The Last

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