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Ray Ratto
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College Basketball
Dan Hurley Is The Last Angry Man
143
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Ray Ratto
March 24, 2025
NBA
It’s The Damn Sandro Mamukelashvili Game
67
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Ray Ratto
March 20, 2025
NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On July 15
As we approach the WNBA All-Star break, join Defector for a night of stand up, games, and giveaways. Featuring Devon Walker (Saturday Night Live), Julia Shiplett (Overcompensating), Grace Johnson (Don’t Tell), and Joey Dardano (Wild ‘n Out)! Use code LETSGOLIBS for 10% off.
Defector Reads A Book
‘The Artist’s Way’ Week 10: Reflecting Near The End
19
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Alex Sujong Laughlin
,
Ray Ratto
,
Sabrina Imbler
,
Chris Thompson
, and
Kathryn Xu
March 18, 2025
Music
Defector Music Club Is Getting The Led Out
272
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Israel Daramola
,
Dave McKenna
,
Ray Ratto
,
David Roth
, and
Lauren Theisen
March 18, 2025
MLB
Joey Gallo Is Going To Give It A Shot
67
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Ray Ratto
March 17, 2025
College Basketball
And Now It Is March
154
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Ray Ratto
March 17, 2025
NHL
Heartwarming: Hockey Executive Trades Son For Future Considerations
96
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Ray Ratto
March 14, 2025
NFL
The San Francisco 49ers Are Closing The Window
155
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Ray Ratto
March 12, 2025
Defector Reads A Book
‘The Artist’s Way’ Week 9: We Are Annoyed
22
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Alex Sujong Laughlin
,
Ray Ratto
,
Chris Thompson
,
Sabrina Imbler
, and
Kathryn Xu
March 11, 2025
MLB
Rob Manfred Is The Face Of An Elite Mutiny Against Rays Owner Stuart Sternberg
77
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Ray Ratto
March 10, 2025
NBA
The Cavaliers Are Going To Take Some Getting Used To
60
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Ray Ratto
March 6, 2025
NBA
It’s Not A Real NBA Season Until Steve Kerr Complains About Traveling
74
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Ray Ratto
March 4, 2025
Defector Reads A Book
‘The Artist’s Way’ Week 8: We Are Burnt-Out Sims
20
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Alex Sujong Laughlin
,
Ray Ratto
,
Chris Thompson
, and
Sabrina Imbler
March 4, 2025
MLB
Pete Rose Will Spend The Afterlife As A Cudgel
255
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Ray Ratto
March 3, 2025
NFL
Deebo Samuel And The Offensive Revolution That Never Was
102
Comments
Ray Ratto
March 3, 2025
Life Lessons
Nuisance Is That Which You Cannot Escape
233
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Ray Ratto
February 27, 2025
Defector Reads A Book
‘The Artist’s Way’ Week 7: The Third-Quarter Slump
16
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Alex Sujong Laughlin
,
Ray Ratto
,
Chris Thompson
,
Sabrina Imbler
, and
Kathryn Xu
February 25, 2025
Soccer
Does Manchester United Exist? Its Manager’s Answer May Surprise You
85
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Ray Ratto
February 24, 2025
NBA
The Warriors Might Be Onto Something
122
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Ray Ratto
February 24, 2025
MLB
The New York Yankees No Longer Have To Look Like That, Will Still Be Acting Like That
214
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Ray Ratto
February 21, 2025
NHL
The Game Always Speaks For Itself
138
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Ray Ratto
February 21, 2025
Defector Reads A Book
‘The Artist’s Way’ Week 6: Are We Feeling Abundant?
27
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Alex Sujong Laughlin
,
Kathryn Xu
,
Sabrina Imbler
,
Chris Thompson
, and
Ray Ratto
February 19, 2025
NHL
The 4 Nations Face-Off Really Might Be The Solution For All-Star Malaise
120
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Ray Ratto
February 18, 2025
NBA
Nico Harrison’s Reasons Are Not Getting Any Better
153
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Ray Ratto
February 17, 2025
Defector Reads A Book
‘The Artist’s Way’ Week 5: Looking For Small Evolutions
28
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Alex Sujong Laughlin
,
Ray Ratto
,
Kathryn Xu
,
Sabrina Imbler
, and
Chris Thompson
February 11, 2025
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