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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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Ernie Clement slugs a home run on a pitch at forehead height.

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No Pitch Is Too High For The Courageous Of Heart

Cinderella’s Castle

Life's Rich Pageant

A Disney World Pervert’s Take On: Wrongful Death At A Themed Irish Pub

Racing

NASCAR Boots Controversial Race Winner Back To Loser Town

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Gambling

DraftKings Eats Shit, Reverses Course On Stupid Gaming Tax Surcharge

Victor Robles blows a bubble gum bubble while swinging a bat.

Victor Robles blows a bubble

The Mariners Found A Keeper In Washington’s Refuse

Austin Dillon and Joey Logano drive side by side.

Austin Dillon and Joey Logano

NASCAR Driver Goes Hungry Uncle Mode In Overtime To Steal A Controversial Victory

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The Sagging Dodgers Suddenly Have A Lot Of Company

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DraftKings Introduces Fees To The World Of Sports Wagering

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DraftKings Abruptly Shuts Down NFT Operation, Panicking Collectors With Vast Holdings Of Digital Tokens

Jayson Tatum not playing in the Olympics.

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Steve Kerr Needs Some Better Excuses

The beach

This Is So Stupid

What Would You Do Right Now For A Free Beach Vacation?

Shohei Ohtani smacks a 473-foot home run.

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Sunday’s Events Will Ring Out Through History

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These Dang Reds Have Found Another Cool Guy To Squander

Actors from "All My Children" at the Emmys.

All My Children

Here Are Some MLB Draft Prospects Whose Names Would Be Right At Home On ‘All My Children’

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Green Tomato

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Before Tomato Time Comes Tomato Fever

James Wood

Merry James Wood Day To All Who Celebrate

Bronny James is drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Much Ado About A Worthless Pick In An Awful Draft

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The Padres And Nationals Manufactured A Thrilling Summertime Rivalry Out Of Nothing At All

Kristaps Porzingis Rained Hellfire On The Hapless Mavericks

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Patrick Redford

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Giri Nathan

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Tom Ley

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Luis Paez-Pumar

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Ray Ratto

BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 23: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics and Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks on November 23, 2022 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks v Boston Celtics

Behold The Defector NBA Finals Mega-Preview

MLB Makes A Convenient Example Of Several Gambling Bozos

Tommy Pham is angry.

The White Sox Are Ready To Kick Someone’s Ass, Just Not At Baseball

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Anoint Yourself, Dammit!

David Dastmalchian

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

Tyrese Haliburton is hounded on the sideline by Jayson Tatum.

The Silly Pacers Handed It To The Celtics, Over And Over Again