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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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The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Normal Gossip: portraits

Alex Sujong Laughlin

A man and woman sit on a beach under a striped umbrella drinking Coke out of glass bottles.

1950s COUPLE MAN WOMAN…

Life Lessons

I Was Wrong About Diet Coke

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Andrew Coates 17 yrs doing his homework, 40 Cook Rd, Centennial Park.

Defector Reads A Book

Your Defector Pals Attempt ‘The Artist’s Way’

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How To Buy A Sweater That Doesn’t Suck

Carlos Watson caught mid-speech in a press conference.

Ozy Media’s Carlos Watson Sentenced In Fraud Trial

Media Meltdowns

Carlos Watson Played The Wrong Game And Lost

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Emma Chamberlain

Under The Influence

A Capsule Wardrobe Won’t Save You

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Journalismism

ABC’s Trump Settlement Is A Bad Omen

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Luis Paez-Pumar


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Typing

Sabrina Imbler

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Arts And Culture

Defector Watches A Christmas Movie: ‘Our Little Secret’


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Dan McQuade

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Kelsey McKinney

Drew 'Gonzo' Gonville is at the bottom of the steps of a private jet, dressed in a Santa suit. The beard is pulled down. Bowyn Sykes is dressed in a sleeveless sweater top and a kilt-like skirt. She is on the top step of the airstairs into the private jet. They are looking at each other.

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Defector Watches A Christmas Movie: ‘Christmas In The Spotlight’

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Republican Nominee Donald Trump Campaigns For President Across Pennsylvania

It’s Safe For Lifestyle Influencers To Be MAGA Now

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Woman In Youth And Old Age

My Favorite Influencer Is In Her 60s