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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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Giri Nathan

Ashleigh Barty holds up a wombat-shaped trophy.

WTA 500 Yarra Valley Classic: Day 8

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It’s A Wombat

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

TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 07: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs 31-9. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Super Bowl LV

Tom Brady Is Just Fucking Impossible

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Barry Petchesky

Patrick Mahomes Never Had A Chance

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Ray Ratto

Tampa Bay’s Defense Put Tom Brady Back On His Throne

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Tom Ley

Well, That Was Awful And Familiar

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Was Tom Brady Crud Tonight?

Enter The Super Bowl 55 Open Thread

Jack Easterby speaks onstage during the 16th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration at ASU Gammage on January 30, 2015 in Tempe, Arizona.

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The Texans’ Front Office Won’t Give Up Until Everyone Hates Them

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Oh No, Alisson. Oh God, No.

Golden State Warriors v Dallas Mavericks

50-Point Games Are For Losers

Los Angeles Clippers v Brooklyn Nets

Nobody Wants To Play In This Damn All-Star Game

Philadelphia Eagles v Miami Dolphins

To Hell With The Super Bowl, Keep The Quarterback Trades Coming

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Patrick Redford

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 03: General view of a Super Bowl countdown clock during the NFL Experience exhibition before Super Bowl 50 at the Moscone Center on February 3, 2016 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

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This Is So Stupid

What Time Does “What Time Does The Super Bowl Start?” Start?

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Let’s Cook Some Chicken And Dumplings

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Dustin Johnson’s Drive Absolutely Nails Some Poor Sap

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Defector Reads A Book

Announcing The February Defector Reads A Book Selection

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Mickey Callaway during his time as manager of the New York Mets

Time To Untune That String

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Hank Greenberg of the Detroit Tigers in dugout with bats, no date

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Baseball Car Collectors Can Snag Hank Greenberg’s Cadillac For Cheap

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 24: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills is tackled by Bashaud Breeland #21 of the Kansas City Chiefs in the third quarter during the AFC Championship game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 24, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

AFC Championship – Buffalo Bills v Kansas City Chiefs

Please Fuck Me Up With DB Blitzes

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The Film Of The Year Is ‘Best Of The Handforth Parish Council Planning & Environment Committee Thursday 10th December 2020’

US President Joe Biden speaks before signing executive orders related to immigration in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, February 2, 2021. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

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Bring Forth The Checks

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - AUGUST 19: Starting pitcher Trevor Bauer #27 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches during the first inning of game two of a doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on August 19, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Cincinnati Reds v Kansas City Royals – Game Two

Media Meltdowns

Bob! Bob. Hey Bob. Bob, C’mon. Bob? UPDATE: BOB!!!

I have eaten, digested, and crapped the tape.

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Highlight Inflation Reaches New Peak

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Way Of The Pizza Dad, With Justin Halpern

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