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The Fights
Naoya Inoue Is Heavier And Scarier
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Lauren Theisen
July 25, 2023
MLB
Bryce Harper Knows His Way Around First Base
81
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Lauren Theisen
July 24, 2023
The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock
Bad news: It's getting colder. Good news: The best way to cover your forearms has returned. The critically acclaimed Defector crewneck sweatshirt has been restocked in all sizes. Now's the time to get one of our most popular items, printed with union labor in the USA.
Racing
There Is Only One Way To Deny Max Verstappen His Trophy
81
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Lauren Theisen
July 23, 2023
MLB
Johnny Cueto Is The Marlins’ Silver Lining
41
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Lauren Theisen
July 23, 2023
Pro Wrestling
Blood, Guts, And A Glimpse Of God
96
Comments
Lauren Theisen
July 20, 2023
MLB
Corbin Carroll’s Wheels Can Throw Even The Braves Out Of Whack
54
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Lauren Theisen
July 19, 2023
MLB
There’ll Be Nights Like This
97
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Lauren Theisen
July 18, 2023
MLB
Julio Rodriguez Gave The All-Star Game Some Stakes
75
Comments
Lauren Theisen
July 12, 2023
Capital
Autostraddle Is Spiraling Toward A Shutdown Or A Sale
102
Comments
Lauren Theisen
July 11, 2023
Chefector
Which Food Would Win You An Eating Contest?
407
Comments
Lauren Theisen
July 5, 2023
Racing
NASCAR Got Wet In Chicago
114
Comments
Lauren Theisen
July 3, 2023
This Is So Stupid
Inside Defector’s Attempt To Revolutionize The Metaverse T-Shirt Space
86
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Lauren Theisen
June 29, 2023
MLB
Tommy Pham As Intense As Ever, But In A More Productive Way
67
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Lauren Theisen
June 29, 2023
Defector Music Club
Defector Music Club Faces Its Fears With ‘Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)’
115
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Israel Daramola
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Patrick Redford
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David Roth
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Lauren Theisen
June 27, 2023
Arts And Culture
‘The Comeuppance’ Is The Great American Millennial Play
135
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Lauren Theisen
June 22, 2023
MLB
The Reds Have Their Heart Back
65
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Lauren Theisen
June 20, 2023
MLB
Davey Martinez: Look At This Photograph
155
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Lauren Theisen
June 15, 2023
NHL
Vegas Was Built Like A Champion
146
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Lauren Theisen
June 14, 2023
MLB
Shohei Ohtani Might Lead These Angels To The Playoffs Yet
52
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Lauren Theisen
June 13, 2023
Journalismism
The Athletic Decides Local News Doesn’t Pay
206
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Lauren Theisen
June 12, 2023
MLB
The Pirates Have Youth, Nostalgia, And The NL Central On Their Side
114
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Lauren Theisen
June 12, 2023
MLB
Those Were Two Great Days To Root For The Reds
65
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Lauren Theisen
June 8, 2023
MLB
No Straights At Pride Night
254
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Lauren Theisen
June 8, 2023
NHL
Some Goalies Just Can’t Handle Vegas
43
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Lauren Theisen
June 6, 2023
MLB
There’s No Bottom In Oakland
163
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Lauren Theisen
June 5, 2023
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