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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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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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David Roth

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In Search Of The Impossible Trade, With Kazeem Famuyide

Visual Editor. Runs <a href="http://defectorstore.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">defectorstore.com</a>. Philadelphia-based, if you couldn’t tell.

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Rays Week

Ray Jay Johnson And Other People I Know Only From ‘The Simpsons’

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Lauren Theisen

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In Shock Move, Johnny Gaudreau Signs To Play In Former Home Of Editorial Cartoonist Ray Evans

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Kelsey McKinney

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Barry Petchesky

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Patrick Redford

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The Read Planet: Let’s Discuss ‘The Martian Chronicles’

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Ray Ratto

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And Now, The Raybag

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Sabrina Imbler

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The Ocean’s Hottest Club Is A Manta Ray

Julio Rodriguez of the Mariners exulting after a win, near the Rays Week badge.

Toronto Blue Jays v Seattle Mariners

When The Joy Of Suck Fades

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‘Ray Of Light’ Turned Madonna From Star To Legend

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Kathryn Xu

Boston Red Sox v Tampa Bay Rays

The Best Time To Watch The Rays Is After Midnight

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Tom Ley

Here Is Your “Game Of The Century” Open Thread

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Rey Mysterio Was The Absolute Shit In The ’90s

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What Makes Autobiographical Writing Good?

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Justin Ellis

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How To Be A Good Friend: Do Not Expose Your Pals To Cosmic Rays

Corey Atad is a freelancer writer based in Toronto with an unhealthy Air Bud obsession.

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Corey Atad

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Ray Wise Has Always Been More Than “That Guy”

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Ray Bourque Was The Quintessential Old Guy Who Chased Down A Cup

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

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Adam Silver Is Full Of Bad Ideas Nobody Wants

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Ray Kroc Once Got On The PA And Called His San Diego Padres Stupid In Front Of Everyone

Toronto Maple Leafs v New York Islanders

Ray Ferraro’s Been Enjoying His Need-To-Know Marriage

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Red Sox Defeated By Rays Week Magic

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Relegated Watford Pretends That Everybody Loves Rey Manaj

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Meet Rey Enigma, Anonymous Spanish Chess Wizard

Oakland Athletics v Seattle Mariners

Robbie Ray Update: Doing Better Than Before

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Mountains in the Deep: Exploring the Central Pacific Basin

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Drew Magary

COLMA, CA - FEBRUARY 1: A man wearing a hazardous materials suit walks through a decontamination shower during a weapons of mass destruction training workshop February 1, 2005 in Colma, California. Representatives from several San Mateo County police and fire departments took part in the one day training to prepare for a chemical or biological attack. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)