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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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Steaks on a grill at the Las Vegas Food And Wine Festival, in the before times.

Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival

Podcasts

Talking Fine And Less-Fine Dining, With Liz Cook

Jets quarterback Zach Wilson holding up his jersey on draft night, quite possibly the last time he will experience joy near such a jersey.

2021 NFL Draft

The Jets Effect And Pedestrian Mindset, With Dom Cosentino

<p>Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including <em>Point B</em>. Handsomest man in the world.</p>


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Drew Magary

Steve Spurrier on the sidelines during a 1994 game in which his Florida Gators beat Kentucky by nearly 70 points.

STEVE SPURRIER

Let’s Remember Some College Football Guys, With Spencer Hall

circa 1945: Studio image of a young boy wearing a party hat, blowing out the four candles on a chocolate birthday cake

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Talking One Year Of Defector, With Almost Every Defector Staffer

A drawing of French humanist and educational reformer Petrus Ramus.

Petrus Ramus

The Many Guys Of History, With Patrick Wyman

Tennessee Titans star Derrick Henry rushes against the Houston Texans at the end of the last NFL season.

Tennessee Titans v Houston Texans

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Football Draft, With Andy Behrens

Alex Dickerson and Brandon Crawford congratulate each other at home plate, presumably for being talked about on this episode of The Distraction.

San Francisco Giants v Arizona Diamondbacks

These Damn Giants And The Best Imaginary Team In The Canadian Football League, With Ray Ratto

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The Bathrooms Of America, And Other Vacation Delights

SAN FRANCISCO - MARCH 25: A man walks past a sculpture of a bow and arrow near the San Francisco Bay Bridge March 25, 2005 in San Francisco, California. San Francisco's 49-Mile Scenic Drive was opened in 1939 as a guide for visitors to The City's 1939-1940 Golden Gate International Exposition. The route includes most of San Francisco's major sights as well as winding through many of the city's colorful neighborhoods; giving visitors a look into the diversity and beauty of the area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

A Tour Along San Francisco 49 Mile Scenic Drive

An Overdue Heart-To-Heart, With AJ Daulerio

Giannis Antetokounmpo driving for one of his many baskets in the decisive Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

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Dunker Cyclist Ninja Guy, With Jason Gay

Giannis Antentokounmpo attempts a pass while being fouled by Chris Paul in Game 4 of the NBA Finals

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Talking About The Federal Limewire Enforcement Agency And The NBA Finals, With Gabe Fernandez

Devin Booker and Chris Paul high-five at the end of Phoenix's victory in Game 1 of the NBA Finals

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The NBA Finals At The End Of The World, With Albert Burneko

Max Scherzer of the Washington Nationals is inspected on the mound by umpire Tim Timmons during a June game.

Washington Nationals v Philadelphia Phillies

Frisk Max Scherzer If You Dare, With Kelsey McKinney

Two baby goats snuggling over The Distraction logo. It's all been leading up to this.

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Joss Whedon Disease And The Age Of Goats

Author Chris Bosh, seen here during his playing days.

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Call Of The Ice Bath, With Chris Bosh

Gerrit Cole, seen here looking uncomfortable on the mound, if notably less uncomfortable than he seemed when asked whether he cheats.

Tampa Bay Rays v New York Yankees

Napoleonic Wars, Baseball Cheating, And Pandemic Television, With Michael Schur

Brad Stevens, seen here contemplating a future in which he doesn't have to coach anymore.

The NBA Playoffs And The Defenestration Of Boston, With Rohan Nadkarni

This is a photo of a rock formation in Oman, I just thought it looked neat.

The Ocean Of Time And The Lighter Side Of Extinction, With Peter Brannen

Russell Westbrook contemplates the void, and The Distraction logo.

Washington Wizards v Boston Celtics – Play-In Tournament

A Hater’s Guide To Every Postseason, With Lauren Theisen And Albert Burneko

Jarred Walsh of the Angels seen here getting frustrated after striking out, or remembering he's on the Angels.

What Are They Doing To The Baseballs, With Will Leitch

An extremely well-stocked section of Nintendo games at a store in Tokyo.

Curt Schilling Demands More Centaurs, With Jason Schreier

An array of football helmets set up in anticipation of the NFL Draft.

How To Duff The NFL Draft, With Tyler Dunne

Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump at the 2020 GOP Convention, looking great.

Postcards From The Goblin Realm, With Ashley Feinberg

Kevin Durant warms up before Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves in a meaningful t-shirt.

Brooklyn Nets v Minnesota Timberwolves

Activism, Branding, And Writing While Black, With Tyler R. Tynes

Pablo Sandoval circles the bases after homering, blithely unaware of the controversy to come.