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Barry Petchesky

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 13: David Rittich #33 of the Toronto Maple Leafs protects the corner against the Calgary Flames during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on April 13, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Rittich

David Rittich Forgot He Blue Himself

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.

Drew Magary

FOXBOROUGH, MA - OCTOBER 18: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots looks on before a game against the Denver Broncos at Gillette Stadium on October 18, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Julian Edelman

Julian Edelman Is Going To The Hall Of Fame Whether It’s A Hilarious Travesty Or Not

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

Dan McQuade

What 1993 Video Game Tony La Russa Taught Me About Baseball

David Roth

Defector Up All Night

Willians Astudillo Will Absolutely Die For This Shit

Patrick Redford

Chess

Let’s Unpack This Chess Streaming Drama And Also Watch A Sad Yard Fight

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Anthony Neuer, an 18-year-old bowler, right before he hits a 7-10 split.

Bowling

Bow Before This Bowling Teen, Who Converted A 7-10 Split

Funbag

I Am Officially Powerless To Stop My Kids

Giri Nathan

Jamal Murray, Joy Ruled Out Of The NBA Playoffs

Ray Ratto

Watch What You Say About Joe West

Lauren Theisen

Oh God, Oh No, I’m Actually Feeling Optimistic About The Detroit Red Wings

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 12: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after he made a basket to pass Wilt Chamberlain as the Golden State Warriors all-time leading scorer during the first quarter of their game against the Denver Nuggets at Chase Center on April 12, 2021 in San Francisco, California. 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. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Steph Curry Had A Night For Himself

Billy Haisley

West Ham United's English midfielder Jesse Lingard celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Leicester City at The London Stadium, in east London on April 11, 2021.

Soccer

Jesse Lingard Is Right Where He Belongs

Jeffrey Lurie (Eagles owner) and Howie Roseman (Eagles GM, basically) stand in suits on the sideline. It's 2020 so they're wearing masks.

Jeffrey Lurie Is In Charge Of The Eagles, For Better Or Worse

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 18: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on March 18, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. 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. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Just Get Out Of Zion Williamson’s Way

Albert Burneko

Media Meltdowns

Bill Simmons: Cancel Culture Prevented Jim Nantz From Making A Cheap Racist Quip About Hideki Matsuyama, And That’s A Shame

Kelsey McKinney

Introducing: The Saint Cycle

Craig Fehrman is the author of <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Author-in-Chief/Craig-Fehrman/9781476786582">Author in Chief: The Untold Story of Our Presidents and the Books They Wrote</a>. He lives in Bloomington, Indiana.

Craig Fehrman

Life Lessons

It Never Ends Like It Should

Golf

The Masters Was Will Zalatoris’s Coming-Out Party

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - MARCH 16: Taylor Hall #4 of the Buffalo Sabres skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on March 16, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The Bruins Got Taylor Hall For A Song

Tom Ley

Give Me More Awful, Stupid, Failed Video Reviews

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Chris Thompson

Interviews

A Cryptocurrency Expert Introduces Me To The Dystopian Nightmare Of Art As A Financial Instrument

Samer Kalaf

Marcus Stroman of the Mets stands on the mound while it rains.

Today’s Marlins-Mets Game Lasted A Whopping Seven Minutes

Kalyn Kahler

Things We Actually Like

Local Sports Anchor Gets Around NCAA Broadcast Restrictions With Stunning MS Paint Highlights

Miles Bridges unleashes a big-time dunk over Clint Capela

Miles Bridges Dunks Clint Capela Into Another Realm

NWSL Match Ends With Shoves And A New League Record For Red Cards

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