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NYT: People Would Trust Us If They Understood How Great We Are

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Tom Ley

Green Bay Packers v San Francisco 49ers

What Can You Do About Aaron Rodgers?

Visual Editor. Runs <a href="http://defectorstore.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">defectorstore.com</a>. Philadelphia-based, if you couldn’t tell.

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Dan McQuade

Ravens celebrate after Justin Tucker's game-winning field goal

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Justin Tucker Last-Second  Field Goal Breaks NFL Record, Lions’ Fans Hearts

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Chris Thompson

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This Is So Stupid

How Is Urban Meyer Feeling Today?

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Today’s Special Teams Are Truly Special

Jaxson de Ville bungee jumping. There are not many fans there.

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Jags Mascot Jumps Off Top Of Stadium To Impress Handful Of Fans

Ben Simmons falls into the court-side seats.

BenWatch: Do Not Even Think Of Saying Hello To Ben Simmons, Philadelphians!

Cedric Mullins hears it from the Baltimore faithful.

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Cedric Mullins Is Just Super Cool

God Help Us, The Cardinals Are Good And Blessed And Fun

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Justin Ellis

43rd Ryder Cup – Morning Foursome Matches

Golf

Brooks Koepka Would Like To See The Manager

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Kelsey McKinney

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Zillowing Out

A $1.2 Million House Right On A Terrible River

Defector Up All Night

Well Look At This: You Have Stumbled Upon The Weekend Open Thread

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Fans watch as the Chicago Bears take on the Miami Dolphins during a preseason game at Soldier Field on August 14, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Dolphins 20-13.

Miami Dolphins v Chicago Bears

Who Is The Real @ScottBears?

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Lauren Theisen

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Jordan Spieth Nearly Puts Ball In Hole, Self In Lake

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Patrick Redford

Dane Sealy while training with Bayern Munich last year.

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Soccer

What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Dante Sealy

<a href="mailto:tara@taraariano.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tara Ariano</a>&nbsp;co-hosts the podcasts&nbsp;<a href="https://www.extrahotgreat.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Extra Hot Great</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://listentosassy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Listen To Sassy</a>,&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.againwiththis90210.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Again With This</a>. She is also the co-author, with Sarah D. Bunting, of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Very-Special-90210-Book-Absolutely/dp/1419747460?tag=decider08-20" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">A Very Special 90210 Book: 93 Absolutely Essential Episodes From TV’s Most Notorious Zip Code</a>.&nbsp;Her byline has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Collider, Vanity Fair, New York, Slate, Mel Magazine, Vulture,&nbsp;Salon,&nbsp;and&nbsp;The Awl, among many others. She lives in Austin.

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An unusually operatic still image from Netflix's "Floor Is Lava"

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Which Sports-Adjacent Physical Challenge TV Show Is Right For You?

Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans

Getting Away From Adam Gase Is Life’s Greatest Boon

Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury reacts after hitting a three-point shot over Rebecca Allen #9 of the New York Liberty during the second half of the first round WNBA playoffs at Grand Canyon University Arena on September 23, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Liberty 83-82.

New York Liberty v Phoenix Mercury – Game One

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Sophie Cunningham Talked Some Shit And Saved The Mercury’s Season

Furkan Korkmaz #30 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates in the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on January 31, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Philadelphia 76ers v Indiana Pacers

Ben Simmons Who?

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Albert Burneko

Nick Cummins, Australian rugby guy, runs with the ball in 2019

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Sports Highlight Of The Day

The Sports Highlight Of The Day Is This Aussie Rugby Dude Rescuing A Stuck Sheep

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David Roth

Jets quarterback Zach Wilson holding up his jersey on draft night, quite possibly the last time he will experience joy near such a jersey.

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The Jets Effect And Pedestrian Mindset, With Dom Cosentino

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Adam Schefter Gives Up On Journalism

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Bryan Danielson And Kenny Omega Gave Their All And Promised More

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Drew Magary

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On Sleeping In

The Timberwolves Have Mastered Dysfunction

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