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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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<p>Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including <em>Point B</em>. Handsomest man in the world.</p>


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Drew Magary

The 2024 Williams Sonoma Haters Guide title graphic, featuring a man in a blue apron holding a baking dish with Williams Sonoma digitally written on it. 'Embroidered' on the apron it says 2024 Williams Sonoma Haters Guide. He's in front of a marble background.

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Hater's Guide

The 2024 Hater’s Guide To The Williams-Sonoma Catalog

Automobile in a winter landscape with a man coming from Christmas shopping trip with packages, Christmas Tree, etc. Undated photograph circa 1911.

Man Returning from Christmas Shopping

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I’ll Be Home For Christmas

The Monkees at the Athletic &amp; Convocation Center in South Bend, Indiana, November 11, 1986. (Photo by Paul Natkin/Getty Images)

The Monkees’ Christmas Card

Funbag

Your Holiday Card Might Not Contain Enough Gratuitous Nudity

A bunch of Cardinals sit in their pointy white hats in a screengrab from Edward Berger's 2024 film Conclave.

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Defector At The Movies

The Ending Of ‘Conclave’ Was Cheap And Stupid

Travis Hunter University of Colorado cornerback/wide receiver puts his tongue on the Trophy during the Heisman Trophy press conference at the Marriott Marquis on December 14, 2024.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: DEC 14 Heisman Trophy Ceremony

College Football

Travis Hunter Wins Heisman, Hopefully Won’t Become Like His Coach

Defensive tackle Landon Robinson #96 of the Navy Midshipmen celebrates a sack against the Army Black Knights during the first half of 125th America's Game between the Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen.

Army v Navy – 125th America’s Game

Navy Consecrates Football’s Year Of The Fat Guy With Decisive Fake Punt

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 08: Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 08, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Atlanta Falcons v Minnesota Vikings

Sam Darnold Brought Me To Football Nirvana

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 08: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets reacts on the field during the first half of the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on December 08, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

New York Jets v Miami Dolphins

Aaron Rodgers Is The Last Glory Boy Standing

Climate activists of Extinction Rebellion wearing masks of company CEOs including LVMH's Bernard Arnault (2nd L) Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg (C), Microsoft founder Bill Gates (2ndR) and Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson (R) take part in a demonstration in Berlin on April 13, 2023. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP)

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The Price Of The American Dream Is Now $1 Billion

DALLAS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 30: A detail view of the College Football Playoff championship trophy is shown prior to the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.

California v SMU

You Are Not Prepared For How Cool The 12-Team Playoff Will Be

Alm Summer Livestock Herding Offers Relief To Stressed Urban Dwellers

Pass The Salt

1960s Dinner Including Turkey Roast Beef Rolls Pumpkin Pie Peas Pearl Onions Potatoes sweet Potato Gravy Boat Olives Pickles.

1960s Turkey Dinner

An Easy Sweet Potato Brûlée Recipe For You, The Brûlée Lover

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I Am The Passenger Now

CLARYVILLE, NY - FEBRUARY 3: A rescued pitbull sits on her owners couch, February 3, 2024 in Claryville, New York.

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Help! My Dog Gets Mad At Me When I Fart!

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The Strip MGM Grand Hotel Casino slot machines, Las Vegas.

Your Luck’s About To Change

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What’s The Worst Sport To Play With A Poopy Diaper?

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 03: Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 03, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Colts 21-13.

Indianapolis Colts v Minnesota Vikings

My Big Boy Sam Darnold Is Big Fun

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 15: San Diego Chicken (Ted Giannoulis) cooks up some chicken wings on his grill at his home nest, April 15, 1986 in San Diego, California.

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Don’t Sauce My Fried Chicken If You Suck At It

Head coach Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Tampa, Florida.

Denver Broncos v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Is Your Head Coach A Mayor?

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A Pre-Election Dog Story For You, The Dog Fan