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NFL
The Packers Got What They Needed In Micah Parsons
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Lauren Theisen
September 8, 2025
MLB
[Affecting A Maryland Accent] “Whoa! Go O’s!”
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Lauren Theisen
September 7, 2025
Defector's 5th Birthday Party Is On Sept. 10 In Brooklyn
Can you believe we started blogging almost 5 years ago? Come celebrate with us at Union Pool in Williamsburg. There'll be a taco truck, lots of baseball cards, and live music from friends-of-the-site Avery Friedman and Speedy Ortiz. Tickets are free, but please RSVP so the bar knows how to staff.
Video Games
Pinball Is Getting Too Fancy
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Lauren Theisen
September 3, 2025
Tennis
Tennis Player Acts Normal
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Lauren Theisen
August 28, 2025
Life Lessons
Seeking Closure At Planet Hollywood, Where My Life Once Exploded
111
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Lauren Theisen
August 18, 2025
Mods Asleep
Taylor Swift Turned Me Straight
148
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Lauren Theisen
August 11, 2025
MLB
Better Not Guess Wrong Against Mason Miller
43
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Lauren Theisen
August 7, 2025
MLB
Mason Miller’s Balls Were Fast, But Lourdes Gurriel’s Dong Was Faster
34
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Lauren Theisen
August 6, 2025
MLB
What’s The Big Deal About Jhoan Durán’s Entrance?
179
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Lauren Theisen
August 4, 2025
Arts And Culture
My Favorite Part Of ‘Anna Karenina’ Is The Guy Who Can’t Stop Himself From Talking About Mushrooms
86
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Lauren Theisen
July 30, 2025
MLB
The Robbin’ Padres Took Away A Home Run Before Anyone Knew What Happened
53
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Lauren Theisen
July 29, 2025
Defector At The Movies
Four Thoughts About ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’
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Luis Paez-Pumar
July 27, 2025
MLB
The First-Place Dodgers Are In Relative Trouble
87
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Lauren Theisen
July 23, 2025
Bills Week
The Wild’s Offseason Has Been Pretty Tame
42
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Lauren Theisen
July 17, 2025
Bills Week
You Should Never Argue With A Crazy M-M-Music Club
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David Roth
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Dave McKenna
July 17, 2025
Bills Week
How Did Will “Bill” Smith Do At The MLB All-Star Game?
55
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Lauren Theisen
July 16, 2025
Bills Week
Bill’s Wines & Liquors: The Defector Review
139
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Lauren Theisen
July 15, 2025
Bills Week
Bill Laimbeer Made Me A Youth Basketball Maniac
87
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Lauren Theisen
July 14, 2025
MLB
30-Year-Old Man Hits Athletic Peak
62
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Lauren Theisen
July 10, 2025
MLB
Wilyer Abreu Hit It To The Most Fun Spot In Fenway
88
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Lauren Theisen
July 1, 2025
Pro Wrestling
CM Punk Loves Saudi Arabia
180
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Lauren Theisen
June 30, 2025
MLB
Not Even Dicky Lovelady Could Rescue The Mets
83
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Lauren Theisen
June 25, 2025
NHL
Nobody Knows Who The Oilers Should Start At Goalie In The Most Important Game Of The Season
32
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Lauren Theisen
June 17, 2025
Golf
J.J. Spaun’s Last Shot Was The Shot Of His Life
81
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Lauren Theisen
June 16, 2025
Politics
Protests Big
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Lauren Theisen
June 15, 2025
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