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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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The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Merch v3

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Giri Nathan

Phoenix Suns v Chicago Bulls

Kevin Durant’s Home Debut Ends During Warmups

DELRAY BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 12: Matija Pecotic (CRO) competes during the qualifying round of the ATP Delray Beach Open on February 12, 2023, at the Delray Beach Stadium &amp; Tennis Center in Delray Beach, Florida.(Photo by Aaron Gilbert/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

TENNIS: FEB 12 Delray Beach Open

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A Conversation With Matija Pecotic, The Office Guy Who Shocked The Tennis World

New York Knicks v Boston Celtics

Immanuel Quickley Kept The Knicks On Their Feet

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Israel Daramola

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Luis Paez-Pumar

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Lauren Theisen

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Patrick Redford

AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 09: Jeff Mangum of Neutral Milk Hotel performs in concert during Day 3 of Fun Fun Fun Fest at Auditorium Shores on November 9, 2014 in Austin, Texas.

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Defector Music Club

Introducing Defector Music Club, With Neutral Milk Hotel’s Magnum Opus At 25

Los Angeles Lakers v Memphis Grizzlies

Report: Ja Morant Fought A Security Guard At The Mall And A Boy At A Pickup Game

James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Boston Celtics at the Wells Fargo Center on February 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Report: James Harden Pines For The Days Of Mailing It In With The Rockets

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Carlos Alcaraz Is Back, But Only On One Leg

Oklahoma City Thunder v Utah Jazz

Lauri Markkanen Is A Dude Now

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

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Kelsey McKinney

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Barry Petchesky

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Defector Reads A Book

We Went Rogue With China Miéville’s ‘This Census-Taker’

Minnesota Timberwolves v Dallas Mavericks

Kyrie Irving And Luka Doncic Are Still Figuring It Out

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Nuking Three Straight Rackets Was Just Another Day In The Life Of Alexander Bublik

Phoenix Suns v Brooklyn Nets

Cam Thomas Is Vindication For Bucket Enthusiasts, If Not For The Nets

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Kyrie Irving Deleted His Apology For Sharing Antisemitic Movie [Update]

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Cycling

Big Crash Leaves Cyclist Dangling Over Small Bridge

Lonzo Ball sits on the bench at the Bulls game

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One Year Later, Lonzo Ball Is Still In Knee Hell

Novak Djokovic celebrates winning the Australian Open

2023 Australian Open – Day 14

Novak Djokovic Expanded “The Field Of Craziness”

Chicago Bulls v Charlotte Hornets

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Aryna Sabalenka hits a backhand during her win in the women's final of the 2023 Australian Open.

2023 Australian Open – Day 13

Aryna Sabalenka Smashed It

Brooklyn Nets v Phoenix Suns

Ben Simmons Has Stumped Another Coach

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Elena Rybakina Has Overcome Her Glitchy Ranking

Ben Shelton of the United States plays a backhand in the Quarterfinal singles match against Tommy Paul of the United States during day ten of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park

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Ben Shelton Wasted No Time In His First Matches Outside The U.S.

2023 Australian Open – Day 8

Andrey Rublev Beat His Foe Instead Of Himself

Outdoor school, Zurich 1958: Boy reading

Defector Reads A Book Has Lined Up A Quick One For February

Andy Murray frustrated during his match against Thanasi Kokkinakis

2023 Australian Open – Day 4

Andy Murray Sacrifices His Body And Sleep To Deliver Another Classic Win

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Samer Kalaf

Maria Sakkari saying "Go to hell. Nothing goes in." during a match in Netflix's Break Point

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How Much Can Tennis Fans And Novices Learn From ‘Break Point’?