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The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 02: Courtney Vandersloot #22 and Candace Parker #3 of the Chicago Sky celebrate against the Dallas Wings during the second half at Wintrust Arena on August 02, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

Dallas Wings v Chicago Sky

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Eight Teams, Eight Killers: A Guide To The Pure Hoopers Of The WNBA Playoffs

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 08: A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces is guarded by Ezi Magbegor #13, Breanna Stewart #30 and Jewell Loyd #24of the Seattle Storm during their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on May 08, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Storm 85-74. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Seattle Storm v Las Vegas Aces

Bring On Some More A’ja-Stewie Battles

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 14: Carlos Correa #4 of the Minnesota Twins looks on during the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on June 14, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

Minnesota Twins v Seattle Mariners

The AL Central Disgusts Me

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I Brought My Radio To A Baseball Game And It Unleashed My Inner Crank

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 27: Han Xu #21 of the New York Liberty looks on against the Seattle Storm in overtime at Climate Pledge Arena on May 27, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

New York Liberty v Seattle Storm

You Must Watch The Liberty

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 31: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals tosses his bat after drawing a walk in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park on July 31, 2022 in Washington, DC.

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You Can Only Win A Trade For Juan Soto

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War Savings

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Here’s Our Defector Reads A Book Selection For August

Andrew Benintendi #16 of the Kansas City Royals reacts after fouling a ball off of his leg during the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium on May 20, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Minnesota Twins v Kansas City Royals

Andrew Benintendi Was Too Dumb To Get Vaccinated, And The Royals Were Too Bad To Make Him Care

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 20: Liz Cambage #1 of the Los Angeles Sparks reacts against the Seattle Storm during the first half at Climate Pledge Arena on May 20, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

Los Angeles Sparks v Seattle Storm

The Liz Angeles Era Is Over

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Everyone In This Story Is A Clown!

Head coach Vanessa Nygaard of the Phoenix Mercury reacts during the second half of the WNBA game at Footprint Center on June 27, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Fever 83-71.

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Phoenix Mercury’s Latest Internal Beef Is Between Skylar Diggins-Smith And Her Coach

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 18: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers rounds first base with Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves looking against starting pitcher Huascar Ynoa #19 of the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on April 18, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Atlanta Braves v Los Angeles Dodgers

Freddie Freeman And Matt Olson Are Moving On!

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Freddie Freeman Feels Like Shit, Just Wants Atlanta Back

Tina Charles #31 of the Phoenix Mercury handles the ball against Cheyenne Parker #32 of the Atlanta Dream during the first half of the WNBA game at Footprint Center on June 10, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Atlanta Dream v Phoenix Mercury

How Are The “Post-Divorce” Phoenix Mercury Feeling?

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Enjoy The Strangest Box Score Of The WNBA Season

Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm looks on during the first quarter against the Washington Mystics at Angel of the Winds Arena on September 07, 2021 in Everett, Washington.

Washington Mystics v Seattle Storm

Sue Bird, Always Game, Will Play Her Last

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Cam Newton Keeps Low Profile On Flight To Maryland

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Patrick Redford

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Kelsey McKinney

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Barry Petchesky

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Holy Sheets! It’s Time To Discuss ‘Lucky Jim’

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How Much Does Lori Lightfoot Love The Chicago Sky? An Investigation

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Rhyne Howard Hit The Ground Running

Head coach Becky Hammon of the Las Vegas Aces talks with Jackie Young #0 during their game against the Seattle Storm at Michelob ULTRA Arena on May 08, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Storm 85-74.

Becky Hammon’s Vegas Dreams Are Coming True

Florida Panthers v Tampa Bay Lightning – Game Four

It’s Time To Slander The Florida Panthers

LeBron James #6 and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on from the bench during the second half of a game against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena on April 03, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

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The Lakers Head Coach Job Is Only Good For One Thing

Nazem Kadri #91 of the Colorado Avalanche falls over goaltender Jordan Binnington #50 of the St. Louis Blues in the first period during Game Three of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center on May 21, 2022 in St Louis, Missouri.

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Jordan Binnington Got Hurt And Threw A Water Bottle At Nazem Kadri

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Brady Tkachuk Is A Good Brother