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Laura Wagner

Two groups of men push on opposite sides of a large ball, on top of which sits a man who is losing his balance in a still from the silent film, 'Going Great'. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Media Meltdowns

Here Is A List Of Weenies Who Work At The New York Times

Giri Nathan

Defector Reads A Book

Announcing The June Defector Reads A Book Selection

Staff Writer
Find me on Signal @DefectorChris.19

Chris Thompson

Science

Terrifying New Record Achieved In Humanity’s Quest To Manufacture A Literal Star

Billy Haisley

Gio Reyna #7 of USA advances the ball against Diego Rodriguez #23 of Honduras in the first half during Game 1 of the Semifinals of the CONCACAF Nations League Finals of at Empower Field At Mile High on June 03, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.

Soccer

How Sweet It Is To Hate The USMNT Manager

Albert Burneko

Damian Lillard and Portland Trail Blazers fans

Damian Lillard Can’t Get Away With Being Human

Felix Kent

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 02: Jack Eichel #9 of the Buffalo Sabres stretches in warm-ups prior to the game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on March 02, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Elder Wisdom

How Does Coachspeak Work?

Andre Drummond May Not Have Been The Solution After All

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

The crew of NASA's STS-30 mission pose in front of the mid-deck starboard wall-mounted sleep restraints on the Space Shuttle Atlantis (Orbiter Vehicle OV 104), 8th May 1989. Clockwise from top right, they are Commander David M Walker, mission specialists Mary L Cleave, Mark C Lee and Norman E Thagard, and pilot Ronald J Grabe. They are wearing red, white and blue mission polo shirts and light blue flight overalls. (Photo by Space Frontiers/Getty Images)

Life Lessons

I Think I’m Done With T-Shirts

Lauren Theisen

Brad Marchand’s OT Goal Was His Most Vile Act Yet

Caitlin Schneider

Life's Rich Pageant

So You’ve Accidentally Found Yourself At A Massive TikTok Party

Ray Ratto

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 03: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a Phoenix Suns foul in the second quarter during game six of the Western Conference first round series at Staples Center on June 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/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.

Rome Didn’t Fall In A Day

Kelsey McKinney

Kalyn Kahler

Maitreyi Anantharaman

We’re Rested And Ready To Talk About ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’

David Roth

Brad Stevens, seen here contemplating a future in which he doesn't have to coach anymore.

Podcasts

The NBA Playoffs And The Defenestration Of Boston, With Rohan Nadkarni

Patrick Redford

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 25: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks interview after a 127-121 Dallas Mavericks win over the LA Clippers in game two of the Western Conference first round series at Staples Center on May 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Luka Doncic Solves All The Problems

A shell-shocked Carlos Martinez hands the ball to manager Mike Shildt after registering just two outs.

Cardinals Pitcher Carlos Martinez Takes An All-Time Ass-Whupping

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski makes a weird face

College Basketball

See You Later To This Butthead

The Avalanche Power Play Is Completely Unfair

Amos Barshad

Very cool illustration of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.

Better Hate An Owner

Roman Abramovich Owns A Club He’s Not Even Allowed To Watch

The USFL Is Back, Because No Bad Idea Ever Dies

Journalismism

Tennis Doesn’t Have To Taste This Bad

Jake Evans is checked hard by Mark Scheifele

Mark Scheifele’s Hit On Jake Evans Ruined A Great Canadiens Game

If Someone Watched You Watch Sports, What Would They See?

Defector Up All Night

Tommy Pham Had An Unpleasant Day

The Fights

Tito Ortiz’s Brief, Stupid Tenure As A Politician Comes To An End

<a href="https://twitter.com/cdgoldstein">Craig Goldstein</a> is the editor-in-chief of Baseball Prospectus and the co-host of <a href="https://www.baseballprospectus.com/show/five-and-dive/">the Five &amp; Dive podcast</a>.



Patrick Dubuque is a writer and editor at Baseball Prospectus.

Craig Goldstein and Patrick Dubuque

Dave Roberts removes Scott Alexander from a Dodgers game in May.

We Need A Restrictor Plate For Pitchers

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