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This is Defector, a new sports blog and media company. We made this place together, we own it together, we run it together. Without access, without favor, without discretion, and without interference.

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The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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David Roth

Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears looks on prior to an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on October 13, 2025 in Landover, Maryland.

Chicago Bears v Washington Commanders – NFL 2025

Podcasts

The Most Difficult Job In The World, With Seth Wickersham

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Patrick Redford

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 6: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket around Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter at Paycom Center on April 6, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers v Oklahoma City Thunder

The 2024–25 NBA Season, Reviewed

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Announcements

‘Only If You Get Caught’ Is One Week Away

People walk past an installation showcasing the Riyadh Comedy Festival at Boulevard City in the Hittin neighborhood of Riyadh on October 6, 2025. The Distraction logo is at upper right.

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Maxing Out The Candle Budget, With Eli Yudin

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Cathy Vs. Phee In The Basketball Court Of Public Opinion, With Jordan Robinson And Maitreyi Anantharaman

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Alex Sujong Laughlin

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Sabrina Goes Hunting

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Drew Magary

Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers reacts during Game One of the American League Wild Card Series between the Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Guardians.

Wild Card Series – Detroit Tigers v Cleveland Guardians – Game 1

Hunting For The Wettest Guys Of The MLB Playoffs, With Lauren Theisen

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A Double Dose Of ‘Nothing But Respect,’ With Maitreyi Anantharaman And Max Wolf Friedlich

Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions looks on prior to an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on September 14, 2025. The Distraction logo is at upper left.

Chicago Bears v Detroit Lions

Analytics, Feel, And The Bathroom Sandwich Scenario, With Andy Behrens And Christopher Harris

PARADISE, NEVADA - JULY 24: An aerial view of the construction site of New Las Vegas Stadium, the future home of the Athletics baseball team, on the site of the former Tropicana Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, on July 24, 2025 in Paradise, Nevada. (Photo by Kirby Lee/Getty Images)

New Las Vegas Stadium

This Building Is A Bucket, With Ben Schneider

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Ceara (Almost) Learns To Cartwheel

Jalen Hurts looking thoughtful after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in the game at Arrowhead Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Kansas City. The Distraction logo is at upper left.

Philadelphia Eagles v Kansas City Chiefs

Teaching Jalen Hurts How To Complain, With Dan McQuade

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A Dissection Of The Kawhi Leonard Scandal, With Noah Kulwin

General manager Ryan Poles of the Chicago Bears looks on prior to a game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on November 17, 2024. He is scowling under a hoodie.

Green Bay Packers v Chicago Bears

Management Secrets Of Assholes, And Five Years Of Defector

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A WNBA Playoff Preview For Everyone, With Maitreyi Anantharaman

Diana Learns To Ride A Bike

Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens participates in warmups prior to the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Baltimore Ravens v Dallas Cowboys – NFL Preseason 2025

The Fun Kind Of Bad Vs. The Boring Kind Of Good, With Mina Kimes

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 9: The Nike, Robinhood jersey of Tyus Jones #5 of the Washington Wizards is seen during the second quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on February 9, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

Washington Wizards v Boston Celtics

The Most Evil NBA Jersey Sponsors, Ranked

Justin Jefferson wearing sunglasses and looking up and to the left, smiling widely. He's not in uniform. I put the little Defector logo up there so it looks like he's smiling at it.

Minnesota Vikings v Tennessee Titans – NFL Preseason 2025

Jerry Jones Promises He’ll Be Normal, With Kalyn Kahler

Yowei Hosts A Party

The two podcast logos, placed onto the faces of the two StudBudz

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Nothing But Rough Notes, With Maya Goldberg-Safir

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates a point against Jannik Sinner of Italy during the Men’s Singles Final match on Day Fifteen of the 2025 French Open at Roland Garros on June 08, 2025 in Paris, France.

2025 French Open – Day Fifteen

A Forehand That Sounds Like Construction Equipment, With Giri Nathan

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The Defector Era Of ‘Nothing But Respect’ Is Here, With Maitreyi Anantharaman And David Roth

Erika Learns To Sing

Soda packaging are seen at the grocery store in Las Vegas, United States on November 17, 2023.

USA Grocery Products

A Very Fine Cheerwine, With Emma Baccellieri