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WNBA
The Liberty Need This Do-It-All Version Of Sabrina Ionescu
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
September 25, 2024
Defector Reads A Book
Defector Reads A Book Is Figuring Out What Sally Rooney’s Deal Is This Fall
31
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
September 24, 2024
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.
MLB
What I Like About The Tigers
117
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
September 24, 2024
Crosswords
The Crossword, Sept. 23: Peach Turnover
125
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
September 23, 2024
WNBA
A Guide To The Future Bench Heroes Of The 2024 WNBA Playoffs
18
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
September 20, 2024
Defector Reads A Book
Find A Job You Enjoy, And You’ll Never Have A Day Off In Your Life
92
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
September 18, 2024
Crosswords
The Crossword, Sept. 16: I’ve Got Your Number
75
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
September 16, 2024
MLB
Twins Release Minor League Catcher Accused Of Tipping Pitches Because He Wanted To Go Home
143
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
September 13, 2024
NFL
Bo Nix Achieves First Career “Oh No” In NFL Debut
142
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
September 9, 2024
Crosswords
The Crossword, Sept. 9: Ope
87
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
September 9, 2024
WNBA
Caitlin Clark Is Contagious On The Court
42
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
September 5, 2024
Crosswords
The Crossword, Sept. 2: Them’s Fighting Words
85
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
September 2, 2024
WNBA
WNBA Ticket Prices Are Going Up, But It Wasn’t Inevitable
59
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
August 30, 2024
WNBA
The Defending Champs Aren’t Defending
20
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
August 26, 2024
Crosswords
The Crossword, Aug. 26: Cut To The Chase (Themeless)
80
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
August 26, 2024
WNBA
Gabby Williams Makes The Storm Stormier
12
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
August 21, 2024
Defector Reads A Book
Let’s Chat Janet Malcolm, Analysis, And Get ‘In The Freud Archives’
40
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
,
Brandy Jensen
, and
Patrick Redford
August 21, 2024
WNBA
Becky Hammon Says She Treated Dearica Hamby With “Over The Top Care”
67
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
August 19, 2024
Crosswords
The Crossword, Aug. 19: Quad Extensions
97
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
August 19, 2024
Soccer
And Now, A Timely And Exhaustive Preview Of The 2024-25 Premier League Season
180
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Luis Paez-Pumar
,
Albert Burneko
,
Billy Haisley
,
Maitreyi Anantharaman
,
Patrick Redford
,
Ray Ratto
, and
Tom Ley
August 16, 2024
WNBA
What’s Everyone’s Deal Again? A Quick Guide To The WNBA’s Second Half
24
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
August 15, 2024
WNBA
Dearica Hamby Sues The Aces And WNBA For Pregnancy Discrimination And Retaliation
52
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
August 13, 2024
Crosswords
The Crossword, Aug. 12: Jumping Through Hoops
104
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
August 12, 2024
MLB
The Twins And Guardians Are Finally Taking Their Fight To The Field
33
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
August 9, 2024
Olympics
Team USA Women Overcome Chemistry Issues, Sport’s Silly Math To Medal In 3×3 Basketball
45
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
August 6, 2024
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