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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.

Defector

Luis Paez-Pumar

Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat celebrates with teammates after a 150-129 win against the Washington Wizards at Kaseya Center on March 10, 2026 in Miami, Florida

Bam Adebayo Breaks The Concept Of Basketball, Scores 83 Points

Islamic Republic of Iran players take part in anthems during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 match between Korea Republic v Islamic Republic of Iran at Gold Coast Stadium on March 02, 2026 in Gold Coast, Australia.

Soccer

Iran Women’s Soccer Team Is Feeling The Effects Of The War All The Way In Australia

It’s Just Another Day In ‘Paradise’ Cover Song Hell

Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc speaks during a press conference after the Formula One Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne's Albert Park Circuit on March 8, 2026.

Racing

New F1 Season, New Regulations, Same Old Ferrari Fuck-Up

Pictured L to R: Joe Hunter, Christian Hubicki on Survivor 50

‘Survivor’ Is Better When Everyone Gets A Little Silly With It

Kathryn Xu

The 2026 Formula 1 drivers pose for a photo during the F1 Photocall at Bahrain International Circuit on February 11, 2026 in Bahrain, Bahrain.

An Exquisite 2026 Formula 1 Preview For True Sophisticates

Football journalist Fabrizio Romano during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD6 match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Internazionale Milano at BayArena on December 10, 2024 in Leverkusen, Germany.

Why Is Soccer’s Most Famous Scoopster Doing PR Work For Saudi Arabia?

Pape Matar Sarr and Richarlison of Tottenham Hotspur look dejected after the team's defeat in the Premier League match between Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage on March 01, 2026 in London, England.

Tottenham Is Not Too Big To Fail

Bodo/Glimt players celebrate in front of the fans following the team's victory in the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FK Bodo/Glimt at Stadio San Siro on February 24, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

The Big Winner Of The Champions League Playoff Was Its Smallest Team

“Epic Party” – 24 returning players are abandoned on the islands of Fiji for a monumental 50th season, with the chance to win $1 million. The theme of the season, “In the Hands of the Fans,” quickly materializes as decisions from the fan vote swiftly and forcefully impact the game. Castaways reflect on how much they have changed since the last time they played the game. Then, an unforeseen injury during the first immunity challenge causes tribemates to rethink their attack strategy in order to support their team member, on the historic three-hour season premiere of SURVIVOR 50, Wednesday, Feb. 25 (8:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Jeff Probst serves as host and executive producer. Pictured L to R: Emily Flippen, Cirie Fields, Christian Hubicki, Jenna Lewis-Dougherty, Ozzy Lusth, Savannah Louie, Joe Hunter, Rick Devens, Kamilla Karthigesu, Benjamin "Coach" Wade, Charlie Davis, Dee Valladares, Tiffany Ervin, Chrissy Hofbeck, Jonathan Young, Mike White, Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick, Aubry Bracco, Genevieve Mushaluk, Rizo Velovic, Angelina Keeley, Q Burdette, Kyle Fraser, Colby Donaldson.

I Lost My Mind Watching (Almost) All Of ‘Survivor’ In A Year

The result of the Knock-out Round Play-offs draw is displayed on the big screen alongside the UEFA Champions League trophy during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Knock-out Round Play-offs Draw at the UEFA Headquarters, The House of the European Football, on January 30, 2026 in Nyon, Switzerland

A 2025-26 Champions League Playoff Preview For Your Enjoyment And Education

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II in the fourth quarter. The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks played in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium on February 8, 2026.

The Patriots Offensive Line Got Obliterated

Carson Beck #11 of the Miami Hurricanes lays on the ground after being hit during the fourth quarter and drawing a roughing the passer call against the Indiana Hoosiers in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium on January 19, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

College Football

No, Carson Beck, No! What Are You Doing?! NOOOOOOO!!!!

Morocco players celebrating winning the semi-final on penalties during the Africa Cup Of Nations Semi-final match between Nigeria and Morocco at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on January 14, 2026 in Rabat, Morocco.

Morocco Outlasted Nigeria In A Battle Of Africa’s Finest

Fans hoist Luke Duffy of Macclesfield (L) and Paul Dawson of Macclesfield onto their shoulders as they celebrate victory after the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Macclesfield and Crystal Palace on January 10, 2026 in Macclesfield, England.

Macclesfield’s Historic Upset Is Why The FA Cup Rules

Diego Simeone head coach of Atletico de Madrid argues with Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid CF during Copa del Rey match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid CF at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on January 18, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.

Diego Simeone Spiced Up The Supercopa With A Bit Of Vinícius Heckling

Ruben Amorim, Manager of Manchester United looks on prior to the Premier League match between Leeds United and Manchester United at Elland Road on January 04, 2026 in Leeds, England.

When A Coach Gets The Can And It Makes Him Feel Grand, That’s Amorim

Don Parrott likes to spend the afternoon in his wife's bar, the Artesia, playing his favorite game, Ms. Pac-Man.

Video Games

All The Video Games I Started But Did Not Finish In 2025

An image of Cyberpunk 2077, where a cool lookin person in a leather jacket has their back to hte camera and a shaved head but with the top still there. it's not a mullet though, it's the cool version of it. The background of the shot is yellow and it seems like a hazy yellow fog has come over the city. At the top right, it says "The Backlog," which is the title of this series.