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2019-01-01 00:15:14.989

Maitreyi Anantharaman

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Brady Tkachuk Is A Good Brother

Richard Staff is a <a href="https://twitter.com/RichardStaff" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">weapons-grade Twitter goblin</a> and hostage of the Mets. That is his real name.

Richard Staff

Richard Nixon preparing to go on Meet The Press in 1988.

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History

The Secret History Of Richard Nixon, Mets Sicko

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Samer Kalaf

Daniel Vogelbach and Willson Contreras argue

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Daniel Vogelbach Tripled, Chugged, Then Beefed

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Patrick Redford

Anjali Ranadive attends the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game during the 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend at Wolstein Center on February 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

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Wolf Advocate Now Also G-League Assistant GM

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

Multiple Exposure Television

Interviews

An Anonymous TV Writer Offers An Inside Look At Why Special Effects Seem So Bad Right Now

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Billy Haisley

The United States celebrate a goal by Trinity Rodman during the second half against Uzbekistan at Subaru Park on April 12, 2022 in Chester, Pennsylvania.

Uzbekistan v United States

Soccer

To Get True Equal Pay, The USWNT And USMNT Had To Break The Mold

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball against Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat during the third quarter in Game One of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at FTX Arena on May 17, 2022 in Miami, Florida.

Boston Celtics v Miami Heat – Game One

The Third Quarter Belonged To The Miami Heat’s Defense

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Ray Ratto

DALLAS, TEXAS - JANUARY 05: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after being fouled by Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks in the third quarter at American Airlines Center on January 05, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors v Dallas Mavericks

How The West Wasn’t One-On-One

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Tom Ley

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Media Meltdowns

JJ Redick: I Said That Stupid Thing On TV On Purpose

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Kelsey McKinney

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Podcasts

Gossip So Good It Stands The Test Of Time

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Barry Petchesky

TORONTO, ON - MAY 14: Nikita Kucherov #86 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during Game Seven of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 14, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ( Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty images) *** Local Caption *** Nikita Kucherov

Tampa Bay Lightning v Toronto Maple Leafs – Game Seven

Nikita Kucherov’s Skating At You With A Full Head Of Steam. What Do You Do?

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 17: Starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi #17 of the Boston Red Sox reacts during the second inning of the game against the Houston Astros at Fenway Park on May 17, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)

Houston Astros v Boston Red Sox

Like Fort Sumter Or A Peanut, Nathan Eovaldi Got Shelled

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 06: Minnesota Lynx gather before the game against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on May 06, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

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Even The Lynx Can’t Save Minnesota Right Now

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Kathryn Xu

San Francisco Giants v Colorado Rockies

Lower Your WHIP With This One Easy Trick

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26 Nov 1995: Quarterback Heath Shuler #5 of the Washington Redskins sets to throw during the NFC match up against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles defeated the Redskins 14-7 at RFK Stadium in Washington D.C. Mandatory Credit: Doug Pensinger/Allspor

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A New Shuler In Knoxville Brings Up Some Bad Old Memories In Washington

Team Wanty's Eritrean rider Biniam Girmay Hailu celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 10th stage of the Giro d'Italia 2022 cycling race, 196 kilometers between Pescara and Jesi, central Italy, on May 17, 2022.

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Biniam Girmay Looks Like A Superstar In The Making

LAS VEGAS - AUGUST 05: Fans react as Papa Roach performs at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino August 5, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The rock group is touring in support of the platinum-selling album "Getting Away With Murder." (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Papa Roach And Alien Ant Farm In Concert

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We Don’t Need Concert Encores Anymore

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 09: Carter Verhaeghe #23 of the Florida Panthers celebrates with teammates after scoring the game-winning goal against the Washington Capitals during overtime in Game Four of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on May 09, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Florida Panthers v Washington Capitals – Game Four

Even The Panthers’ Schedule Gets No Respect

Nicholas Russell is a writer from Las Vegas.

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Nicholas Russell

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What Does ‘The Believer’ Want To Be?

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This Is So Stupid

Wow! Yankees Fans The Best Fans In Sports, Confirmed

Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale reacts after the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St. James Park on May 16, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Newcastle United v Arsenal – Premier League

It’s Still A Little Too Early For Arsenal

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Defector Up All Night

Do Not Trust This Man With Your Iconic 1974 Ferrari

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Patrick Beverley slanders Chris Paul on ESPN.

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ESPN Invited Patrick Beverley To Deliver A Petty Eulogy For Chris Paul’s Season

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David Roth

Hunter Greene pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a game in which he allowed no hits and still lost.

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Finding The Upside In Losing An Eight-Inning No-Hitter To The Pirates

Patrick T. Dorsey is the writer of and a producer on the feature film FUTURE DATE, which had its world premiere at the 2024 Cinequest Film Festival and won the Audience Award for Best Comedy Feature. You can hear him Thursdays on Defector Trivia, whenever Diana Moskovitz shouts, “Baaaaaaabe!”

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Dallas Mavericks v Phoenix Suns – Game Seven

This Is Just What The Phoenix Suns Do

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