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MLB
Miguel Cabrera, First To The Last
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Lauren Theisen
October 2, 2023
MLB
Miguel Cabrera Was Always Worth It
133
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Lauren Theisen
September 29, 2023
The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock
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MLB
Justin Verlander Pulled The Astros Out Of The Quicksand
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Lauren Theisen
September 26, 2023
NFL
The Vikings Forgot How To Be Clutch
105
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Lauren Theisen
September 25, 2023
NFL
Jordan Love Beat Not-The-Bears, But I’m More Confused Than Ever
147
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Lauren Theisen
September 24, 2023
College Football
Heartwarming: Ohio State Wins Big Game
209
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Lauren Theisen
September 24, 2023
Defector Music Club
Defector Music Club Takes On The Expansive ‘Speakerboxxx/The Love Below’ As It Turns 20
206
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Luis Paez-Pumar
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Lauren Theisen
,
Giri Nathan
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Israel Daramola
, and
Patrick Redford
September 22, 2023
MLB
Nick Castellanos Is The Phillies’ Himbo Hero
91
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Lauren Theisen
September 21, 2023
WNBA
Natasha Cloud Nearly Tore The Script To Shreds
16
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Lauren Theisen
September 20, 2023
NFL
At Least The Patriots Had A Neat Blocked Field Goal
96
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Lauren Theisen
September 18, 2023
Arts And Culture
‘Psychic Self Defense’ Swallows Your Mind With Curtains And Contraptions
27
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Lauren Theisen
September 15, 2023
MLB
An “Old-Fashioned Pitchers’ Duel” Didn’t Always Mean What You Think
122
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Lauren Theisen
September 14, 2023
NFL
Josh Allen Was The Problem
102
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Lauren Theisen
September 12, 2023
NFL
I Will Have No Idea Whether Jordan Love Is Good Until He Plays Not The Bears
153
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Lauren Theisen
September 11, 2023
NFL
Holy Shit! Look At The Goddamn Lions!
256
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Lauren Theisen
September 8, 2023
MLB
Better Reds Than Dead
42
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Lauren Theisen
September 6, 2023
Pro Wrestling
Bryan Danielson Saved The Day
62
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Lauren Theisen
September 5, 2023
MLB
Late Summer Is For Spoilers
103
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Lauren Theisen
August 30, 2023
MLB
Please Let Ronald Acuña Do His Job In Peace
84
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Lauren Theisen
August 29, 2023
Pro Wrestling
The Biggest Wrestling Show Ever Was About Friendship (And One Little Backstage Fight)
82
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Lauren Theisen
August 28, 2023
Pro Wrestling
AEW Is Bringing 80,000 People To Wembley Stadium At The Weirdest Possible Time
107
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Lauren Theisen
August 25, 2023
MLB
The Power Of The Standing Ovation Has Healed Trea Turner
78
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Lauren Theisen
August 23, 2023
Capital
Autostraddle To Be Acquired By Queer Wellness Company For Them
44
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Lauren Theisen
August 21, 2023
MLB
Now This Is A Real Inside-The-Park Home Run
120
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Lauren Theisen
August 17, 2023
WNBA
You’re Goddamn Right The Aces Have Met Their Match
38
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Lauren Theisen
August 16, 2023
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