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Patrick Redford
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Cycling
The Pain Is The Point
59
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Patrick Redford
July 10, 2023
Cycling
Tadej Pogacar Strikes Back
56
Comments
Patrick Redford
July 6, 2023
Remind Everyone That Your Team Sucks
The Why Your Team Sucks series is back in full swing, so it's a perfect time to order this t-shirt. Wear it loud, wear it proud: Your Team Sucks.
Soccer
Vietnam’s World Cup Debut Could Be Short And Sweet
17
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Patrick Redford
July 6, 2023
Cycling
Jai Hindley Rips Open The Tour de France
84
Comments
Patrick Redford
July 5, 2023
Media Meltdowns
GQ Rolled Over And Showed Its Belly To David Zaslav
303
Comments
Patrick Redford
July 5, 2023
Soccer
China Has A Hard Path Back To World Cup Glory
16
Comments
Patrick Redford
July 5, 2023
Soccer
Zambia Is Here For A Good Time, And Maybe Even A Long Time
13
Comments
Patrick Redford
July 3, 2023
Soccer
Can Costa Rica Sneak Up On The World Again?
24
Comments
Patrick Redford
June 30, 2023
Cycling
The Defector Guide To The 2023 Tour de France
152
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Patrick Redford
June 29, 2023
Cycling
What Can Hardcore Fans And Curious Newbies Learn From ‘Tour de France: Unchained’?
120
Comments
Dave McKenna
,
Giri Nathan
, and
Patrick Redford
June 27, 2023
Defector Music Club
Defector Music Club Faces Its Fears With ‘Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)’
115
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Israel Daramola
,
Giri Nathan
,
Patrick Redford
,
David Roth
, and
Lauren Theisen
June 27, 2023
Soccer
Norway’s Quest For Redemption Starts Now
36
Comments
Patrick Redford
June 26, 2023
Cycling
Lance Armstrong Is Suddenly Concerned With Fairness In Sports
246
Comments
Patrick Redford
June 25, 2023
MLB
Astros Reliever Melts Down After Balk Call Gives Dodgers Game-Winning Run
182
Comments
Patrick Redford
June 25, 2023
NBA
The Blazers Are At A Fascinating Crossroads
98
Comments
Patrick Redford
June 23, 2023
Media Meltdowns
Shams Charania’s Whoopsie Sure Made Someone A Lot Of Money
120
Comments
Patrick Redford
June 23, 2023
Media Meltdowns
Bill Simmons Finds Himself In Row Across The Pond After Slagging Off Harry And Meghan
303
Comments
Patrick Redford
June 21, 2023
Soccer
Folarin Balogun Is Exactly Who The USMNT Has Been Waiting For
144
Comments
Patrick Redford
June 20, 2023
Cycling
Gino Mäder Had Too Much More To Give
33
Comments
Patrick Redford
June 16, 2023
Soccer
What Is This USWNT Player’s Deal: Naomi Girma
37
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Patrick Redford
June 16, 2023
MLB
Oakland A’s Fans Held A Raucous Wake For Their Team
143
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Patrick Redford
June 14, 2023
Defector Up All Night
Nikola Jokic’s Tiny Adorable Daughter Is Now An NBA Champion
250
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Patrick Redford
June 13, 2023
NBA
Jamal Murray Became A Champion And His Best Self All At Once
10
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Patrick Redford
June 13, 2023
Cycling
Cycling Race Canceled After Riders Call Out Organizers For Letting Them Compete In Open Traffic
98
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Patrick Redford
June 12, 2023
MLB
Anthony Bass Tossed From Major-League Roster
133
Comments
Patrick Redford
June 9, 2023
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