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MLB
Jackson Merrill Has Already Achieved Dude Status
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Chris Thompson
August 26, 2024
MLB
No Pitch Is Too High For The Courageous Of Heart
62
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Chris Thompson
August 23, 2024
The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock
Bad news: It's getting colder. Good news: The best way to cover your forearms has returned. The critically acclaimed Defector crewneck sweatshirt has been restocked in all sizes. Now's the time to get one of our most popular items, printed with union labor in the USA.
Life's Rich Pageant
A Disney World Pervert’s Take On: Wrongful Death At A Themed Irish Pub
170
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Chris Thompson
August 20, 2024
Racing
NASCAR Boots Controversial Race Winner Back To Loser Town
121
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Chris Thompson
August 15, 2024
Gambling
DraftKings Eats Shit, Reverses Course On Stupid Gaming Tax Surcharge
209
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Chris Thompson
August 14, 2024
MLB
The Mariners Found A Keeper In Washington’s Refuse
55
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Chris Thompson
August 13, 2024
Racing
NASCAR Driver Goes Hungry Uncle Mode In Overtime To Steal A Controversial Victory
99
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Chris Thompson
August 12, 2024
MLB
The Sagging Dodgers Suddenly Have A Lot Of Company
34
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Chris Thompson
August 9, 2024
Gambling
DraftKings Introduces Fees To The World Of Sports Wagering
95
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Chris Thompson
August 6, 2024
Capital
DraftKings Abruptly Shuts Down NFT Operation, Panicking Collectors With Vast Holdings Of Digital Tokens
324
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Chris Thompson
August 1, 2024
NBA
Steve Kerr Needs Some Better Excuses
86
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Chris Thompson
July 29, 2024
This Is So Stupid
What Would You Do Right Now For A Free Beach Vacation?
229
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Chris Thompson
July 24, 2024
This Is So Stupid
Sunday’s Events Will Ring Out Through History
60
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Chris Thompson
July 22, 2024
MLB
These Dang Reds Have Found Another Cool Guy To Squander
118
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Chris Thompson
July 10, 2024
This Is So Stupid
Here Are Some MLB Draft Prospects Whose Names Would Be Right At Home On ‘All My Children’
88
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Chris Thompson
July 9, 2024
Chefector
Before Tomato Time Comes Tomato Fever
87
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Chris Thompson
July 3, 2024
MLB
Merry James Wood Day To All Who Celebrate
77
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Chris Thompson
July 1, 2024
NBA
Much Ado About A Worthless Pick In An Awful Draft
280
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Chris Thompson
June 28, 2024
MLB
The Padres And Nationals Manufactured A Thrilling Summertime Rivalry Out Of Nothing At All
118
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Chris Thompson
June 26, 2024
NBA
Kristaps Porzingis Rained Hellfire On The Hapless Mavericks
168
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Chris Thompson
June 7, 2024
NBA
Behold The Defector NBA Finals Mega-Preview
143
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Patrick Redford
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Ray Ratto
June 6, 2024
MLB
MLB Makes A Convenient Example Of Several Gambling Bozos
248
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Chris Thompson
June 4, 2024
MLB
The White Sox Are Ready To Kick Someone’s Ass, Just Not At Baseball
224
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Chris Thompson
June 3, 2024
NBA
Anoint Yourself, Dammit!
73
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Chris Thompson
May 24, 2024
Defector At The Movies
Please Do Not Strive For Documentary Realism In A Movie (Spoiler Alert) Where A Huge Worm Bursts Out Of A Man’s Eye-Socket
104
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Chris Thompson
May 23, 2024
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