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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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Defector

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NEW NORMAL GOSSIP MERCH!

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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 Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

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Drew Magary

SAN ANSELMO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 08: In this photo illustration, Hasbro board games are displayed on February 08, 2021 in San Anselmo, California. Hasbro reported better than expected fourth quarter earnings with net income of $105.2 million, or 76 cents a share, compared to $95.5 million, or 69 cents a share, one year ago. (Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Game Maker Hasbro Beats Earning Expectations, As People Staying Home During Pandemic Helps Increase Sales

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Confessions Of A Yahtzee Pervert

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I Demand A Goth-Sludge Chipmunks Cover Of Every Great Pop Song, Immediately

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Video Games

‘Elden Ring’ Is Super Fun To Not Play

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Punk Rock Bands Bash Bush

What Were The 2000s?

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Barry Petchesky

A Etihad Airways Airbus A380 comes in through the fog to land at Heathrow Airport in west London on December 30, 2016. - The Met Office issued a yellow warning of fog, advising that "Driving conditions will be difficult with journeys likely to take longer than usual and delays to air travel possible". (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP) (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

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Big Jet TV, The Best Thing Of Today, Is So Much More Than Just The Big Jets

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

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College Basketball

Ayoka Lee Made History And Nearly Beat A Team By Herself

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Ray Ratto

Kraken fan Nadia Popovici meets Canucks equipment manager Brian "Red" Hamilton

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Kraken Fan Saves Canucks Equipment Manager’s Life By Banging On The Glass

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Year In Review

What Our Families Thought Of Defector In 2021

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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Dan McQuade

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Go Watch A Road Race Even If You Don’t Know Anyone In It

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Elder Wisdom

Giving Out Big Candy Bars On Halloween Was Worth The Money

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 02: J.P. Crawford #3 of the Seattle Mariners reacts after scoring on a single by Mitch Haniger #17 during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at T-Mobile Park on October 02, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

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Bask In These Perfect Calls Of The Mariners Keeping Their Playoff Hopes Alive

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Sports Highlight Of The Day

The Sports Highlight Of The Day Is This Aussie Rugby Dude Rescuing A Stuck Sheep

ASPEN - FEBRUARY 28: Norm MacDonald performs during the US Comedy Arts Festival at the historic Wheeler Opera House February 28, 2003 in Aspen, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Brands/Getty Images)

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Norm Macdonald Surprised Us One Last Time

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From The People Who Brought You Boat: Bridge

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Local Sports Anchor Gets Around NCAA Broadcast Restrictions With Stunning MS Paint Highlights

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The Sports Highlight Of The Day Is This Japanese Baseball Team’s Fish Mascot Exploding Into Its New Form

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The Finish Line Is In Sight

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Kelsey McKinney

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Here Is A Lovely Winter Meme For Us All To Enjoy

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Let’s All Enjoy This Wholesome Video Of A Happy Dog Doing Stunts

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Giri Nathan

Medwyn and Gwenda Williams pose in front of their award-winning display at the 2019 Chelsea Flower Show

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An Interview With Competitive Gardener Medwyn Williams, King Of The Vegetable Realm