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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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We Will Further Secure Our Financial Independence By Letting Drew Cook

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Our Gang in Fish Hooky

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Everything We’re Looking Forward To In The 2024 MLB Playoffs

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Flats Vs. Drums Vs. Boneless: The Great Wing Debate

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Golfers, Stop Addressing The Ball And Start Addressing Your Spouse’s Concerns

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This Is So Stupid

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