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TV
Let Yam Yam Host ‘Survivor’
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Sabrina Imbler
,
Giri Nathan
, and
Laura Wagner
May 26, 2023
Tennis
Tennis Player Fined For Desperate Extra-Ball Shenanigans That Everyone Saw
117
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Laura Wagner
May 23, 2023
NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On July 15
As we approach the WNBA All-Star break, join Defector for a night of stand up, games, and giveaways. Featuring Devon Walker (Saturday Night Live), Julia Shiplett (Overcompensating), Grace Johnson (Don’t Tell), and Joey Dardano (Wild ‘n Out)! Use code LETSGOLIBS for 10% off.
Media Meltdowns
The People Who Acquired Football Outsiders Are Screwing The People Who Built It
133
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Laura Wagner
April 27, 2023
Elder Wisdom
What Can A Hoop Do?
207
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Laura Wagner
April 13, 2023
Policing
Journalist Ben Camacho On Facing Petty LAPD-Driven Lawsuit: “It’s The Biggest Gaslight Of My Life”
170
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Laura Wagner
April 10, 2023
MLB
Minor Leaguers And MLB Are On The Verge Of A Historic CBA
41
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Laura Wagner
March 30, 2023
NHL
Carson Briere Charged For Pushing Wheelchair Down A Flight Of Stairs
286
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Laura Wagner
March 21, 2023
Elder Wisdom
Blow Off The Stink
112
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Laura Wagner
March 19, 2023
NHL
Pride Night Homophobe Tracker: San Jose Sharks Goalie James Reimer
230
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Laura Wagner
March 19, 2023
Soccer
French National Team Coach Fired Because Players Hated Her So Much They Quit The Team
138
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Laura Wagner
March 9, 2023
Media Meltdowns
It’s Not About Hypocrisy
573
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Laura Wagner
March 7, 2023
Cycling
Wannabe Cyclist Horse Steals The Show At A Spicy Strade Bianche
70
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Patrick Redford
and
Laura Wagner
March 6, 2023
Soccer
Head Of Canada Soccer Forced Out Following Player Protests, No-Confidence Letter
105
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Laura Wagner
February 27, 2023
Journalismism
A Roundtable On The Free Speech Implications Of The New York Times Trans Letter Debate
317
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Laura Wagner
February 24, 2023
Soccer
U.S. Soccer Has Nothing To Say About Canadian Women’s Protest
34
Comments
Laura Wagner
February 21, 2023
NBA
Karl Malone Is Sick Of Being Asked About Impregnating A Child
230
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Laura Wagner
February 20, 2023
Life's Rich Pageant
U.S. Ambassador To Afghanistan Celebrates Black History Month With Deranged Tweets
198
Comments
Laura Wagner
February 16, 2023
Journalismism
How To Have More Sex
394
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Laura Wagner
February 14, 2023
Soccer
Canadian Women’s National Team Forced To Play In Women’s Empowerment Soccer Tournament
58
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Laura Wagner
February 13, 2023
Journalismism
As A Wise Man Once Said, “Aristotle Didn’t Say That”
218
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Laura Wagner
February 8, 2023
Media Meltdowns
Bryan Goldberg Becomes Latest Rich Asshole To Kill Gawker
256
Comments
Laura Wagner
February 1, 2023
Capital
Sad: Steph And Ayesha Curry Are NIMBYs
441
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Laura Wagner
January 31, 2023
Media Meltdowns
NBC Politics Reporter Gloats About Evicting Tenant: “I Hope He Enjoys The Sex In Prison”
386
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Laura Wagner
January 25, 2023
Tennis
Azerbaijan Tennis Officials Demand Punishment Over Karen Khachanov’s “Heartfelt Words”
42
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Laura Wagner
January 24, 2023
Media Meltdowns
Vox Media Layoffs Wipe Out Most SB Nation Hockey, MLS Sites
185
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Laura Wagner
January 20, 2023
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