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Announcements

Introducing ‘Namedropping,’ A Podcast About Names

Mark Andrews #89 of the Baltimore Ravens drops a pass resulting in a failed two point conversion attempt during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on December 05, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

John Harbaugh’s Decision Accepted The Limitations Of “Next Man Up”

Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots reacts before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Gillette Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

The Macpill Is Becoming Too Potent

Media Meltdowns

Barstool Sports Employees Decide The Paychecks Really Are Worth This

A Toyota RAV4 at left and a Chevrolet Corvette that were involved in a fatal accident are shown on November 2, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the Corvette was being driven by wide receiver Henry Ruggs III of the NFL Las Vegas Raiders when it hit the RAV4, killing a woman.

Henry Ruggs III Has To Live With This For The Rest Of His Life

Life's Rich Pageant

The Case Of “Pole Assassin” And The Monkey-Child Halloween Incident

Adrian Peterson #28 of the Detroit Lions walks off the field before a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on January 3, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan.

Titans Turn To Whatever’s Left Of Adrian Peterson

Los Angeles Rams team owner Stan Kroenke and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell pose for a picture prior to a game against the Chicago Bears at SoFi Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Inglewood, California.

These Freaks Need To Be In The Same Room More Often

In Hindsight, Maybe These Two Guys Shouldn’t Have Defended Jon Gruden’s Character On National TV

Humbled Urban Meyer Looks Like Absolute Shit As He Apologizes For Not Being A Family Man

Jose Iglesias #12, Xander Bogaerts #2, Rafael Devers #11 and Kyle Schwarber #18 of the Boston Red Sox celebrate after a 7-5 victory against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on October 03, 2021 in Washington, DC.

AL Wild-Card Race Ends With Absolutely No Chaos

The Lions Have Streamlined The Process Of The Turnover

Urban Meyer Spotted Having A Grim Men’s Evening At His Ohio Steakhouse

The Kentucky Wildcats fans celebrate on the field after the 20-13 win against the Florida Gators at Kroger Field on October 02, 2021 in Lexington, Kentucky.

College Football

Kentucky Cornered Florida Into A Trash Bin And Shut The Lid

What Does It Mean To Be Macpilled?

Defector Up All Night

Train Defeats Bike In Non-Conference Matchup

Thom Brennaman Is Doing Some Reflection With A Cracked Mirror

Head coach Urban Meyer of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on during the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

Urban Meyer’s Word Has Plummeted In Value

Raiders owner Mark Davis in his booth at the game.

Mark Davis Celebrates Raiders’ Victory While Looking Like Thanos In Miami

A close-up of two men shaking hands, circa 1948.

This Is So Stupid

In Year Two, Defector Will Be Pursuing The Following Ventures

Javier Baez #23 of the New York Mets slides home with the game winning run in the ninth inning against Alex Jackson #23 of the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on August 31, 2021 in New York City.

The Search For Javy Báez’s Earring Continues

It’s Now Illegal To Draw Any Conclusions From Ben Simmons Workout Videos

ESPN FC's Kay Murray and Alejandro Moreno laugh after Steve Nicol farts.

ESPN Soccer Show Briefly Derailed By In-Studio Fart

Washington State football coach Nick Rolovich addresses the media in a mask.

Washington State Coach Nick Rolovich Is Running Out Of Excuses To Not Get Vaccinated

German Marquez #48 of the Colorado Rockies leaves the game after allowing three home runs by the San Diego Padres during the seventh inning at Coors Field on August 17, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.