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Philly, D.C.: Meet Defector at the Ballpark

Vintage Baseball Stadium Postcard

Defector at the Ballpark

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Luis Paez-Pumar

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Lauren Theisen

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Giri Nathan

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Israel Daramola

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Patrick Redford

Outkast, winner of 6 Grammys during The 46th Annual Grammy Awards - Press Room at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, United States.

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Defector Music Club

Defector Music Club Takes On The Expansive ‘Speakerboxxx/The Love Below’ As It Turns 20

Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring their sides first goal during the UEFA Champions League match between Real Madrid CF and 1. FC Union Berlin at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano on September 20, 2023 in Madrid, Spain

Real Madrid CF v 1. FC Union Berlin: Group C – UEFA Champions League 2023/24

Soccer

Jude Bellingham Is Real Madrid’s Newest Savior

Race winner Carlos Sainz of Spain and Ferrari celebrates with Second placed Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on September 17, 2023 in Singapore, Singapore.

F1 Grand Prix of Singapore

Racing

Carlos Sainz’s Best Teammate In Singapore Wasn’t Even On His Team

Kevin Porter Jr. #3 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center on March 20, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

Golden State Warriors v Houston Rockets

Rockets Guard Kevin Porter Jr. Charged With Assaulting And Strangling His Girlfriend

Paul Pogba of Juventus FC looks on during the Serie A Tim match between Empoli FC and Juventus FC at Stadio Carlo Castellani on September 3, 2023 in Empoli, Italy.

Empoli FC v SS Juventus FC – Serie A TIM

Paul Pogba Facing Four-Year Ban For Failing Doping Test

The Cyclone Roller Coaster at Coney Island

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Life Lessons

Reflections From An Aging Roller Coaster Fanatic

Antony #11 of Team Brazil looks on during the Men's First Round Group D match between Brazil and Cote d'Ivoire on day two of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at International Stadium Yokohama on July 25, 2021 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.

Brazil v Cote d’Ivoire: Men’s Football – Olympics: Day 2

Antony Dropped From Brazil Squad Over Domestic Violence Case

Darwin Nunez of Liverpool celebrates scoring the winning goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Liverpool FC at St. James Park on August 27, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Newcastle United v Liverpool FC – Premier League

Darwin Núñez Arrived Just In Time For Liverpool

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Pro Wrestling

Bray Wyatt Was Wrestling’s Most Irrepressible Star

Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami hoist the trophy with his teammates after defeating the Nashville SC to win the Leagues Cup 2023 final match between Inter Miami CF and Nashville SC at GEODIS Park on August 19, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Leagues Cup 2023 – Final: Inter Miami CF v Nashville SC

Lionel Messi Shared The Spotlight

Spain players celebrate at the end during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia on August 20, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.

Spain v England: Final – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

Spain’s Players Earned This World Cup

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Video Games

The Slow-Building Joys Of ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ And Turn-Based Combat

Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF celebrates after scoring a goal in the first half during the Leagues Cup 2023 semifinals match between Inter Miami CF and Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park on August 15, 2023 in Chester, Pennsylvania.

Leagues Cup 2023 – Semifinals: Inter Miami CF v Philadelphia Union

A Little Messi Goes A Long Way

The Premier League trophy after the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at Etihad Stadium on May 21, 2023 in Manchester, England.

Manchester City v Chelsea FC – Premier League

Title And Relegation: A Preview Of The 2023-24 Premier League Season

Salma Paralluelo of Spain celebrates after scoring her team's second goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023 Quarter Final match between Spain and Netherlands at Wellington Regional Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand.

Spain v Netherlands: Quarter Final – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

Salma Paralluelo Shook The Netherlands Out Of The World Cup

Kenza Dali (3rd R) of France celebrates with teammates after scoring her team's second goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023 Round of 16 match between France and Morocco at Hindmarsh Stadium on August 08, 2023 in Adelaide / Tarntanya, Australia.

France v Morocco: Round of 16 – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

France Is Taking Care Of Business

Caitlin Foord of Australia celebrates after scoring her team's first goal with teammates during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023 Round of 16 match between Australia and Denmark at Stadium Australia on August 7, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.

Australia v Denmark: Round of 16 – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

Root, Root, Root For The Host Team

Kelley O'Hara, Alyssa Thompson, Megan Rapinoe, and Alyssa Naeher of the USA are dejected after their team was defeated in the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023 Round of 16 match between Sweden and USA at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on August 06, 2023 in Melbourne / Naarm, Australia.

Sweden v USA: Round of 16 – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

The USWNT Lived By An Inch And Died By A Millimeter

Manuela Vanegas of Colombia celebrates after scoring her team's second goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023 Group H match between Germany and Colombia at Sydney Football Stadium on July 30, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.

Germany v Colombia: Group H – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

The 16 Teams Left In The Women’s World Cup, Ranked By Coolness

Sofia Bouftini and Morocco players celebrate advancing to the knock out stage after the 1-0 victory in the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023 Group H match between Morocco and Colombia at Perth Rectangular Stadium on August 03, 2023 in Perth, Australia.

Morocco v Colombia: Group H – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

Group H Gave This Group Stage The Astonishing Send-Off It Deserved

Netherlands' forward #22 Esmee Brugts (centre L) scores her team's sixth goal during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup Group E football match between Vietnam and the Netherlands at Dunedin Stadium in Dunedin on August 1, 2023.

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Esmee Brugts Only Scores Absolute Firecrackers

Rasmus Hojlund of Atalanta BC celebrates after scoring the team's third goal during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Hellas Verona at Gewiss Stadium on May 20, 2023 in Bergamo, Italy.

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Window Shopping: Is Rasmus Hojlund Ready For Primetime?

Lindsey Horan #10 of the United States celebrates scoring during the second half against the Netherlands during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023 Group E match at Wellington Regional Stadium on July 27, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand.

USA v Netherlands: Group E – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

Lindsey Horan And The Power Of Rage Saved The USWNT From Itself

Sarina Bolden (R) of Philippines celebrates after scoring her team's first goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023 Group A match between New Zealand and Philippines at Wellington Regional Stadium on July 25, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand.

New Zealand v Philippines: Group A – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

While You Were (Probably) Sleeping, Group A Got Real Hectic

Linda Lizeth Caicedo Alegria of Colombia celebrates after scoring her team's second goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023 Group H match between Colombia and South Korea at Sydney Football Stadium on July 25, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.

Colombia v South Korea: Group H – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

Linda Caicedo Is The Future