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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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Logo for The Messenger, with letters flickering out and then going blank. First the 'h', then the 'nge', then the 'T e e r.' Blue background, white text.

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The Messenger Was Built To Fail, And Did

John Angelos Got Everything He Wanted

The Knicks Have Something

The Wizards Avoided Firing Their Crappy Head Coach, By Promoting Him

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Tom Ley

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Justin Ellis

A bad guy reacts to having a grill thrown through his windshield by Jack Reacher

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Arts And Culture

It Is Now Time To Discuss Jack Reacher Throwing A Grill At A Guy

Anthony Edwards and Mike Conley celebrate a bucket.

Dare To Speak The Forbidden Words: The Minnesota Timberwolves Are Good Now

The Pacers And Raptors Help Each Other To Escape The Play-In

Jordan Poole scratches his head during the loss.

The Wizards Leave You Nothing To Root For But The Other Guys

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Darko Rajakovic Gets His Money’s Worth In Postgame Rant

Magic Johnson and Josh Harris watch the Commanders play football.

Commanders Assemble Funky Advisory Committee To Fix Team

Victor Wembanyama and Giannis Antetokounmpo get their limbs tangled.

Wemby Versus Giannis Could Not Have Been Any Cooler

LeBron James and Anthony Davis cross paths.

The Lakers Are Too Healthy To Be This Grumpy

Jordan Clarkson is congratulated by a teammate for recording a triple-double.

Congratulations To The Utah Jazz For Finally Recording One Damn Triple-Double

Monty Williams watches his Pistons lose again.

The Pistons Are So Good At Losing

Aaron Rodgers Sees A Vast “Medical Industrial Complex” Conspiracy Behind People Not Liking Him

Yoshinobu Yamamoto #18 of Team Japan reacts while pitching during Game 8 of Pool B between Team Japan and Team Australia at Tokyo Dome on Sunday, March 12, 2023 in Bunkyo City, Japan.

The Dodgers Got Their Man, Again

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla points in two directions while looking in a third.

This Is So Stupid

Do You Have What It Takes To Put Two On The Ball?

James Harden dribbles up the court while smiling.

This Might Be Working After All

Jordan Poole #13 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket against Immanuel Quickley #5 of the New York Knicks in the second half during an NBA In-Season Tournament game at Capital One Arena on November 17, 2023 in Washington, DC. 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 Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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Jordan Poole Slipped In His Own Slime

Zach Wilson is sacked by the Miami Dolphins.

The Jets Have Excavated An Even Lower Level Of Quarterback Hell

Nick Mullens throws the ball directly into the face of the player who is sacking him.

Nick Mullens Tossed The Interception Of A Lifetime

The Detroit Pistons huddle before the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on December 16, 2023.

The Pee Stains Alone

1638, English poet John Milton (1608 - 1674) pays a visit to Italian astronomer and physicist Galileo Galilei (1564 - 1642) at the Villa D'Arcetri near Florence. Original Artwork: A painting after Lessi.

Overexplained Lists

State Capitals Should Be Small And Weird

Ted Leonsis sits at a lectern emblazoned with Wizards logos.

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Ted Leonsis Is Chasing A Wad Of Public Dough Out To The ‘Burbs

Sean McDermott looks confused or perhaps awed.