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NFL
Aaron Rodgers Sees A Vast “Medical Industrial Complex” Conspiracy Behind People Not Liking Him
246
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Chris Thompson
December 27, 2023
MLB
The Dodgers Got Their Man, Again
227
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Chris Thompson
December 22, 2023
New Defector Merch For Your Baby
Finally, Defector merch for the baby who loves food. Designed by illustrator extraordinaire Hawk Krall, our new Chefector baby onesie is the perfect outfit for those little fans of various mush. And for the food-motivated adult, it's available on a regular T-shirt, too.
This Is So Stupid
Do You Have What It Takes To Put Two On The Ball?
132
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Chris Thompson
December 19, 2023
NBA
This Might Be Working After All
89
Comments
Chris Thompson
December 19, 2023
NBA
Jordan Poole Slipped In His Own Slime
70
Comments
Chris Thompson
December 18, 2023
NFL
The Jets Have Excavated An Even Lower Level Of Quarterback Hell
142
Comments
Chris Thompson
December 17, 2023
NFL
Nick Mullens Tossed The Interception Of A Lifetime
108
Comments
Chris Thompson
December 17, 2023
NBA
The Pee Stains Alone
49
Comments
Chris Thompson
December 17, 2023
Overexplained Lists
State Capitals Should Be Small And Weird
841
Comments
Chris Thompson
December 13, 2023
NBA
Ted Leonsis Is Chasing A Wad Of Public Dough Out To The ‘Burbs
341
Comments
Chris Thompson
December 13, 2023
NFL
Sean McDermott Apologizes For Motivating His Team With The Inspiring Story Of The 9/11 Hijackers
316
Comments
Chris Thompson
December 8, 2023
MLB
Never Say Aloud The Name Of Shohei Ohtani Or Surely You Will Perish!
215
Comments
Chris Thompson
December 6, 2023
Chefector
The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Soars To Victory In A Triumphant Finale
97
Comments
Kelsey McKinney
and
Chris Thompson
December 6, 2023
NBA
Now Is The Season Of Noticing The Indiana Pacers
66
Comments
Chris Thompson
December 1, 2023
Journalismism
G/O Media Offloads Shuttered Jezebel To Paste Media Group
171
Comments
Chris Thompson
November 29, 2023
Chefector
The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Grimly Marches Through Pâtisserie Week
122
Comments
Kelsey McKinney
and
Chris Thompson
November 28, 2023
NBA
Draymond Green Remains In Pursuit Of Method For Attacking Opponents That Won’t Get Him Suspended
108
Comments
Chris Thompson
November 27, 2023
Chefector
The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Crawls Through Party Week
122
Comments
Kelsey McKinney
and
Chris Thompson
November 21, 2023
NFL
Tim Boyle? Yes, Tim Boyle
160
Comments
Chris Thompson
November 20, 2023
Life's Rich Pageant
Color Star Is Circling The Color Drain
308
Comments
Chris Thompson
November 17, 2023
Defector At The Movies
Godzilla Must Be Larger
232
Comments
Chris Thompson
November 16, 2023
Golf
The PGA Tour Is Casting Around For Plan B
70
Comments
Chris Thompson
November 15, 2023
NBA
The Wizards Are Exploring New Horizons Of Permanent Suckitude
116
Comments
Chris Thompson
November 14, 2023
College Football
Texas A&M Will Pay Jimbo Fisher An Outrageous Sum Not To Coach There Anymore
216
Comments
Chris Thompson
November 12, 2023
NBA
You’ll Never Guess Which NBA Player Hip-Checked His Way To The Center Of An Officiating Controversy
97
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Chris Thompson
November 12, 2023
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