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Dan McQuade

A triptych of Israel Abanikanda running for two touchdowns, and then celebrating

College Football

Israel Abanikanda May Still Be Running

A Phillies employee pours beer over Bryce Harper's head

The Phillies Didn’t Unravel

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 03: The Philadelphia Phillies celebrate after clinching the Wild Card, their first playoff berth since 2011 with a 3-0 win over the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on October 03, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)

This Phillies Postseason, I Have No Fear

Head coach Doug Pederson of the Jacksonville Jaguars reacts during the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on October 02, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Doug Pederson Got Soaked In His Return To Philly

Dolphins Special Teams Coach Doesn’t Find Butt Punt As Funny As You Do

Life's Rich Pageant

Feds: Publicly Traded Deli Worth $100 Million A Massive Fraud After All

Claudio Castagnoli swings Chris Jericho on AEW Dynamite. Ref Aubrey Edwards is behind him.

Pro Wrestling

Wrestling Fans Will Never Learn To Count

Carson Wentz drops a pass as it slips out of the back of his hand while playing QB. Norwell No. 68 is next to him.

Carson Wentz Was Pummeled Today: A Visual Compendium

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (2) intercepts a pass in the end zone during game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Philadelphia Eagles on September 19, 2022 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia PA.

Philly Is Bumping For The Eagles

Nathan Shepherd on the Jets celebrates after he leaves the field

I Can’t Believe The Browns Blew This One

CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 11: Cincinnati Bengals place kicker Evan McPherson (2) reacts after missing a field goal in overtime during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals on September 11, 2022, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

What Could Have Been: There Were Almost Two Ties Yesterday

Penalty: Illegal Use Of Towel

It’s An Obvious Delay Of Game, Unless It’s Not


<p>Diana Moskovitz is Defector&#8217;s investigations editor. You can contact her at diana@defector.com or dfmoskovitz@protonmail.com. She&#8217;s also on Signal @dmoskovitz.99</p>


Diana Moskovitz

A Defector racecar with various Defector logos done in the style of somecorporate logos

Journalismism

Which Strategic Acquisitions Should Defector Make?

Tom Brady, wearing a beanie, yells during the 2019 Super Bowl parade

Does Tom Brady Have Nephews? A Defector Investigation

Sir Big Spur in 2008 with a BEAT GEORGIA sticker. He does NOT have a crown

Cock-Up Over Gamecock Means South Carolina Must Rename Its Rooster

The Chicago Jordan 1 "Lost and Found." Red shoe with white and black accents. Orange box lid and black box. Everything looks a little worn.

Arts And Culture

The New Chicago Jordan 1s Are For Poseurs

This Is So Stupid

I’m Sorry, The Cat In ‘Stray’ Is An Uggo

Claes Oldenburg Gave Me A Place To Meet

Fred Kerley leans over the line to win the 100m Final at the World Athletics Championships

Track And Field

Fred Kerley Moved His Speed Down, And It Worked

The animated Ray Jay Johnson as he appeared in a season 13 episode of The Simpsons.

Rays Week

Ray Jay Johnson And Other People I Know Only From ‘The Simpsons’

Turns Out ‘Ray Donovan’ Isn’t A Cop Show

Do You “Shoot Hoops” Or “Shoot Hoop”?

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 06: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park on July 06, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Kyle Schwarber Is Mashing

A hand covered in fentanyl. With a caption: 'Figure 1. Hand and Wrist Visibly Soiled with Fentanyl. Note: Larger liquid volumes appear more visible, however nearly full surface area was exposed. Arrow shows 0.5cm abrasion.'