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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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Philly, D.C.: Meet Defector at the Ballpark

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Defector at the Ballpark

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty cries on the bench after getting hurt during overtime against the Phoenix Mercury at PHX Arena on September 14, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.

New York Liberty v Phoenix Mercury – Game One

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This Liberty Season Can Always Get Grimmer

Head coach Becky Hammon of Las Vegas Aces draws a play during a game between the Las Vegas Aces and Atlanta Dream

Las Vegas Aces v Atlanta Dream

Eight Teams, Eight Questions: A Guide To The 2025 WNBA Playoffs

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Patrick Redford

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A WNBA Playoff Preview For Everyone, With Maitreyi Anantharaman

Hailey Van Lith #2, Ariel Atkins #7 and Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky look on from the bench in the third quarter of their game against the Las Vegas Aces at T-Mobile Arena on September 07, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Sky 80-66.

Chicago Sky v Las Vegas Aces

Angel Reese And The Sky Are Ready To End This Dismal Season

Skylar Diggins #4 of the Seattle Storm celebrates against the Minnesota Lynx in the fourth quarter at Target Center on August 28, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Storm defeated the Lynx 93-79.

Seattle Storm v Minnesota Lynx

Skylar Diggins Is Queen Of The Productive Crashout