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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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Russell Westbrook #0 and head coach Frank Vogel watch play during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center on November 04, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

Oklahoma City Thunder v Los Angeles Lakers

Russell Westbrook Might Have A New Home: The Bench

Josh Allen #17 and Emmanuel Sanders #1 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates a touchdown against New England Patriots during the third quarter in the AFC Wild Card playoff game at Highmark Stadium on January 15, 2022 in Buffalo, New York.

AFC Wild Card Playoffs – New England Patriots v Buffalo Bills

The Bills Pitched A Perfect Game

Novak Djokovic of Serbia is seen during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 12, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia.

2022 Australian Open: Previews

Tennis

Novak Djokovic’s Australian Adventure Has Ended For Good

Granit Xhaka of Arsenal leaves the field of play after being sent off during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on January 13, 2022 in Liverpool, England.

Liverpool v Arsenal – Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg

Soccer

Granit Xhaka, Granit Xhaka, Voyez Rouge?

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AFCON Referee Escapes The Shackles Of Time

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Don’t Put Commercials In Soccer, You Assholes

Kai Havertz of Chelsea interacts with Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on January 02, 2022 in London, England.

Chelsea v Liverpool – Premier League

Liverpool Has Lost Control

A masked fan of the Baltimore Ravens looks on during the game between the Green Bay Packers and the Baltimore Ravens at M&amp;T Bank Stadium on December 19, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Green Bay Packers v Baltimore Ravens

No Surprise, The Football Really Sucked On Sunday

Jonathan Taylor #28 of the Indianapolis Colts rushes for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 18, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

New England Patriots v Indianapolis Colts

No One Can Catch Jonathan Taylor

Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum in 22 Jump Street

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This Is So Stupid

It Is Time To Put ’22 Jump Street’ In The National Film Registry, You Cowards

Second placed Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP waves from the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 12, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi

Racing

Sorry About The Screwjob, Lewis, But Here’s A Knighthood, Old Chap

General view of a Tottenham sign under the arch outside the stadium before the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Watford FC at Wembley Stadium on January 30, 2019 in London, United Kingdom.

Tottenham Hotspur v Watford FC – Premier League

Tottenham’s COVID-19 Outbreak Is Worrying

Wendell of FC Porto clashes with Matheus Cunha of Atletico Madrid during the UEFA Champions League group B match between FC Porto and Atletico Madrid at Estadio do Dragao on December 07, 2021 in Porto, Portugal.

FC Porto v Atletico Madrid: Group B – UEFA Champions League

Atlético Madrid-Porto Was Soccer At Its Dumbest

Manny Diaz of the Miami Hurricanes addresses the media during his introductory press conference in the Mann Auditorium at the Schwartz Center on January 2, 2019 in Coral Gables, Florida.

University of Miami Introduces Manny Diaz

College Football

Manny Diaz Is A Fitting Casualty Of College Football’s Grinder

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Video Games

‘Halo Infinite’ Brought Me Back To The Beginning

Tyler Lockett #16 of the Seattle Seahawks reacts after a failed two point conversion against the Washington Football Team during the fourth quarter at FedExField on November 29, 2021 in Landover, Maryland.

Seattle Seahawks v Washington Football Team

Seattle Came Alive Just Long Enough To Enjoy Some Heartbreak

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Music

Titus Andronicus Made Me Feel At Home In The Mosh Pit Again

Mike Williams #81 of the Los Angeles Chargers breaks a tackle by Tre Norwood #21 of the Pittsburgh Steelers for a pass play touchdown during the fourth quarter of a game at SoFi Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Inglewood, California.

Pittsburgh Steelers v Los Angeles Chargers

The Chargers, Somehow, Didn’t Out-Choke The Steelers

Antonio Brown #81 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on during the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Raymond James Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

Miami Dolphins v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Bucs Don’t Have Any Answers About Antonio Brown’s Possibly Fake Vaccine Card

Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualification group A football match between Portugal and Serbia, at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, on November 14, 2021.

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Fernando Santos Was Never The Right Manager For Portugal

Steven Gerrard, Manager of Rangers FC arrives at the stadium prior to the Cinch Scottish Premiership match between Motherwell FC and Rangers FC at Fir Park on October 31, 2021 in Motherwell, Scotland.

Motherwell FC v Rangers FC – Cinch Scottish Premiership

Steven Gerrard To Aston Villa Is The Next Logical Step

Ben White of Arsenal battles for possession with Joshua King of Watford FC during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Watford at Emirates Stadium on November 07, 2021 in London, England.

Arsenal v Watford – Premier League

Arsenal Is Climbing To The Top, Starting From The Back

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Infinite Replay

The Allan Houston Floater That Broke My Little Heart

Carson Wentz #2 of the Indianapolis Colts looks to pass during the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium against the New York Jets on November 04, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Mike White And Josh Johnson Outdueled By Carson Wentz

Kyle Lowry #7, Jimmy Butler #22, Duncan Robinson #55 of the Miami Heat look on against the Milwaukee Bucks at FTX Arena on October 21, 2021 in Miami, Florida.

Milwaukee Bucks v Miami Heat

The Heat’s Retooled Roster Is Doing Everything Right