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Tom Ley

Announcements

Would You Like To Be Defector’s First-Ever Editorial Intern?

Kalyn Kahler

Please, Please Don’t Punch Sweet Justin Herbert

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

Dan McQuade

An Eagles fan puts her hands up in a "WHAT" motion

Your Favorite Team Is Going To Blow It, Unless They’re Not

Isaiah Stewart Wanted To Fight LeBron James So Damn Bad

Barry Petchesky

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 21: Victor Olofsson #71 and Tage Thompson of the Buffalo Sabres react to the loss to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on November 21, 2021 in New York City. The New York Rangers defeated the Buffalo Sabres 5-4. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Oh No, The Sabres Lost On A Buzzer-Beater

Luis Paez-Pumar

Mike Williams #81 of the Los Angeles Chargers breaks a tackle by Tre Norwood #21 of the Pittsburgh Steelers for a pass play touchdown during the fourth quarter of a game at SoFi Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Inglewood, California.

The Chargers, Somehow, Didn’t Out-Choke The Steelers

David Roth

Cam Newton roaring amid smoke machine effects while being introduced before the Panthers' Week 11 game.

Enjoy The Cam Newton Encore For What It Is

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Chris Thompson

This Is So Stupid

How Is Urban Meyer Feeling Today?

Greg Joseph celebrates after hitting GW FG

Guy Who Looks Like A Little Kid Who Just Got A Lollipop Kicks Game-Winning Field Goal For Vikings

Does Lamar Jackson Have Doo-Doo Ass Or What

These Gutsy 76ers Need And Deserve A Hero

Things We Actually Like

Go Watch A Road Race Even If You Don’t Know Anyone In It

Frank Gore Jr. seen here goofing around with a Southern Miss teammate earlier this season.

College Football

Please Enjoy Frank Gore Jr. Throwing Multiple Touchdown Passes

A Kings fan vomits on the court. A Jazz player looks at him. He’s circled with a red circle.

Puddle Of Puke On Sacramento Kings’ Home Court Somehow Not A Metaphor

Defector Up All Night

The Weekend Open Thread Has Once Again Arrived

Kelsey McKinney

Zillowing Out

A $35 Million Mansion Fit For  A Mad King

New Mets GM Billy Eppler, seen here in 2019 when he was the GM of the Los Angeles Angels.

The Mets Finally Filled The Least Desirable Position In Baseball

Patrick Redford

Clark celebrating a win over Atlanta United

Soccer

What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Caden Clark

DALLAS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 16: Ryan Suter #20 of the Dallas Stars celebrates with Riley Tufte #27 of the Dallas Stars after scoring a goal against the Detroit Red Wings in the first period at American Airlines Center on November 16, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Rick Bowness Was Extremely Rude To Scratch Riley Tufte In His Hometown

Antonio Brown #81 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on during the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Raymond James Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

The Bucs Don’t Have Any Answers About Antonio Brown’s Possibly Fake Vaccine Card

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Diana Moskovitz

Zac Stacy of the Memphis Express warms up prior to the Alliance of American Football game against the San Diego Fleet at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on March 02, 2019 in Memphis, Tennessee.

What Would Happen Without The Video?

Steph Curry Only Needed One Good Hip To Kick Cleveland’s Ass

Tom Brady, seen here yelling during the Bucs' Week 9 loss to Washington, with The Distraction logo at upper left.

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