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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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Knicks Heroically Overcome Selves In Season Opener

Fran Hoepfner is a writer and teacher.

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Fran Hoepfner

Harry Styles Performs On His European Tour At AccorHotels Arena, Paris

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We All Came To See Each Other At The Harry Styles Show

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

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 13: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens fakes a handoff to running back Ty'Son Williams #34 against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Ravens 33-27 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Baltimore Ravens v Las Vegas Raiders

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If You Run From The Shotgun On Short Yardage One More Time, I Will Murder You

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Laura Wagner

MCLEAN, VA - FEBRUARY 19: The Memorial Wall and the "Book of Honor" are seen in the lobby of the Original Headquarters Building at the Central Intelligence Agency headquarters February 19, 2009 in McLean, Virginia. The stars on the wall represent the number of CIA officers who have lost their lives for the country. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Ceremonial Swearing-In Of Leon Panetta Is Held At CIA Headquarters

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Behold: The Worst Havana Syndrome Report Yet

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Dan McQuade

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Andre Drummond Tried A Eurostep On The Fast Break

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Albert Burneko

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Bob Huggins Wants To Eliminate The Wrong Part Of March Madness

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Barry Petchesky

PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 20: Nassir Little #9 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Moda Center on October 20, 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)

Sacramento Kings v Portland Trail Blazers

Shoe Steals Ball, Nearly Steals Game

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Tom Ley

Championship Series – Atlanta Braves v Los Angeles Dodgers – Game Four

Eddie Rosario And The Braves Are A Perfect Match

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42 Seconds After This Photo Was Taken, Police Shot Peyton Ham Dead

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Weeks If Not Months In Advance, A Thorough Preview Of The 2021-22 NBA Season

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Patrick Redford

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The Humiliating Taunt That Brought Me To The Light

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BUFFALO, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 16: Buffalo Sabres players celebrate a goal by Cody Eakin #20 during the second period of a NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes at KeyBank Center on October 16, 2021 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joshua Bessex/Getty Images)

Arizona Coyotes v Buffalo Sabres

OK, What The Heck Is Going On With The Sabres?

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Side-by-side images of Dave Chappelle and Kyrie Irving.

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The Limits Of Dave Chappelle And Kyrie Irving’s Free-Thinking

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Championship Series – Houston Astros v Boston Red Sox – Game Four

I Would Like To Forgive The Astros One Day

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Antony of Ajax celebrates with David Neres after scoring their side's third goal during the UEFA Champions League group C match between AFC Ajax and Borussia Dortmund at Amsterdam Arena on October 19, 2021 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

AFC Ajax v Borussia Dortmund: Group C – UEFA Champions League

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Ajax Is Too Loaded To Take Lightly

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

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The Sky Seized Their Championship Window And Championship Door

Louis Keene is a writer for the Forward and the creator of <a href="http://unstatable.com">Unstatable</a>, a newsletter about the Clippers. He’s on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/thislouis">@thislouis.</a>

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25 Years Ago, The Clippers Came Closer To Moving To Anaheim Than Anyone Knew

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I Am Politely Asking TV Broadcasters To Stop Reading Tweets On Air

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BenWatch: Leaving His Ball And Going Home

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Kyle Schwarber #18 of the Boston Red Sox hits a grand slam home run against the Houston Astros in the second inning of Game Three of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park on October 18, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Championship Series – Houston Astros v Boston Red Sox – Game Three

The Astros Need To Get Something, Anything, From Their Rotation

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Nick Seeler Really Wanted To Fight Jamie Oleksiak

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It’s Not Always About What A Coach Decides To Do

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 18: Artemi Panarin #10 of the New York Rangers skates against William Nylander #88 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on October 18, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Artemi Panarin; William Nylander

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