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A high school soccer field

A Cool Night

October 22, 2026

Robert Saleh Says Jordan Elliott Needs Help, Not Condemnation

By Barry Petchesky

October 21, 2026

Troy Aikman and Joe Buck

How The Rams Being 2-4 Relates To The Troy Aikman Saga

October 21, 2026

Mike Evans of the San Francisco 49ers sits on the ground after an injury against the Washington Commanders during the first half of an NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on October 19, 2026.

Some Wins Feel More Like Losses

October 20, 2026

Soccer

Mana Shim Walked Away From Soccer, Then She Rebuilt Her Life

By Alex Sujong Laughlin

October 20, 2026

Javier Tebas, president of LaLiga, participates in a discussion on “Technology, Piracy, and Artificial Intelligence in Sports” during the ISDE Sports Convention at the Official College of Architects of Madrid on May 21, 2026, in Madrid, Spain.

La Liga President Says Real Madrid Is Moving Like Joseph Goebbels

By Luis Paez-Pumar

October 16, 2026

Emily Fox (L) of USA in action against Lucia Corrales (17) of Spain

Spain Reminds The USWNT Where They Stand

By Abigail Segel

October 14, 2026

Lisandro Martinez of Manchester United looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD2 match between Atletico de Madrid and Manchester United at Estadio Metropolitano on October 13, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.

Manchester United Is Eating Itself Alive

By Luis Paez-Pumar

October 14, 2026

WNBA

Angel Reese

The Dream Are Making Bully Ball Literal

October 22, 2026

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks during Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

A Review Of All The Stuff That Happened Last NBA Season

By Patrick Redford

October 21, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 19: Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream reacts after making a 3-pointer against the Golden State Valkyries during the fourth quarter in game two of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center on October 19, 2026 in San Francisco, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Angel Reese Crafted Her Masterpiece

By Patrick Redford

October 20, 2026

Gabby Williams #1 of the Golden State Valkyries attempts a lay up against Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream during the second quarter in game one of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center on October 17, 2026 in San Francisco, California.

In Game 1, The Dream And The Valkyries Tried To See How Gross They Could Get

By Maitreyi Anantharaman

October 18, 2026

MLB

Junior Caminero #13 of the Tampa Bay Rays rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run in the seventh inning during Game Six of the American League Championship Series. He's got his hand up to his ear.

Here Comes The Fun Part

October 23, 2026

Members of the Cleveland Guardians look on from the dugout during Game Six of the American League Championship Series.

The Guardians Were And Are A Drag

By Chris Thompson

October 20, 2026

Junior Caminero #13 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates after defeating the Cleveland Guardians in game six of the American League Championship Series

Rays Clinch Ultimate Thrifter World Series

October 20, 2026

Aaron Ashby of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning in game one of the National League Championship Series.

Smart Can Win

October 16, 2026

NBA

Defector’s Completely Decentralized NBA Season Preview Has Now Been Recentralized

By Harry Krinsky and Giri Nathan

October 22, 2026

Basketball Game Interrupts Shit-Talk Session Between Luka Doncic And Yaxel Lendeborg

October 22, 2026

Zion Williamson

The Pelicans Broke How I Understand Pro Basketball

By Corban Goble

October 20, 2026

Ben Simmons #25 of the Sacramento Kings poses for a picture during the Kings Media Day at Sacramento Kings Practice Facility on September 28, 2026 in Sacramento, California.

Tiny Flame Of Joy Extinguished In Sacramento

October 19, 2026

Tennis

Elena Rybakina R of Kazakhstan celebrates during the awarding ceremony for the women's singles final match between Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan at the 2026 US Open tennis championships in New York, the United States, Sept. 12, 2026. (Photo by Li Rui/Xinhua via Getty Images)

The Defector Tennis Desk Takes Stock Of The U.S. Open

By Giri Nathan, Patrick Redford, Owen Lewis, and Kathryn Xu

September 15, 2026

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Alexander Zverev of Germany celebrates with the trophy after defeating Ben Shelton of the United States in their Men's Singles Final match on Day Fifteen of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 13, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

The U.S. Open Men’s Final Changed Nothing

September 14, 2026

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 04: Fans cheer after Carlos Alcaraz of Spain defeated Yibing Wu of China in their Men's Singles Third Round match on Day Six of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 04, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Honey Deuce McBride, With Giri Nathan

By Patrick Redford

September 11, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain is interviewed by Jim Courier following victory over Alex de Minaur of Australia during the Men's Singles Quarter Final match on day 10 of the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 27, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

How Tennis Channel’s Jim Courier Sees The Sport

September 11, 2026

NHL

OTTAWA, Canada - OCTOBER 21: Brady Tkachuk #8 of the Florida Panthers celebrates his first period goal against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on October 21, 2026 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

Ottawa Vs. Brady Tkachuk Was Fantastic Theater

By Barry Petchesky

October 22, 2026

CALGARY, AB - OCTOBER 18: Devin Cooley #1 of the Calgary Flames warms up prior to the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Scotiabank Saddledome on October 18, 2026 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Terence Leung/NHLI via Getty Images)

World’s Most Normal Goalie: “The Past Is Dead, There’s Nothing For You There”

By Barry Petchesky

October 19, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers

Only One Michigan Senate Candidate Knows Puck

By Lauren Theisen

October 15, 2026

Dylan Larkin And The Red Wings Are Having Agonizing Breakup Sex On Live TV

By Lauren Theisen

October 7, 2026

Racing

Race winner Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy and Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team on the podium with his trophy during the F1 Grand Prix of Italy.

Kimi Antonelli Pulled Off A Miracle At Monza

September 6, 2026

Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing and Laurent Mekies, Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing pose for a photo in a press conference.

After All That, Max Verstappen Re-Signs With Red Bull Racing

August 20, 2026

George Russell climbs out of his car after crashing out on the opening lap.

Is Mercedes Conspiring Against Its Own Driver? (No.)

July 20, 2026

Race winner Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Scuderia Ferrari celebrates on arrival in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit.

Banger British Grand Prix Ends With A Whimper

July 5, 2026

Cycling

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 27: Gold medalist Brandon McNulty and Team United States (C) celebrates with teammates during the medal ceremony after the 99th UCI Road World Championships Montreal 2026 - Men Elite Road Race a 273.4km one day race from Brossard to Montreal on September 27, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)

Team USA Won Brandon McNulty A World Championship With A Tactical Masterclass

By Patrick Redford

September 28, 2026

The peloton passes the Philadelphia Museum of Art during the Women's Philadelphia Cycling Classic.

Philly Is The Star Of The Philadelphia Cycling Classic

September 1, 2026

The fateful moment with Pogacar

Vuelta a España Haunted By Red-Haired Viral Video Prankster

By Patrick Redford

August 25, 2026

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 26: (EDITOR'S NOTE: Tonal effects have been applied to this image) Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia and UAE Team Emirates - XRG - Yellow Leader Jersey celebrates at finish line as final overall winner during the 113th Tour de France 2026, Stage 21 a 89km stage from Paris to Paris / #UCIWT / on July 26, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)

Tadej Pogacar Returns To The Scene Of His Arrival

By Patrick Redford

August 21, 2026

The Fights

Sebastian Fundora

Nobody’s Having More Fun Than Sebastian Fundora

By Dave McKenna

October 19, 2026

Gable Steveson being knocked out

Dana White’s Latest UFC Prodigy Gets KO’d In 12 Seconds

By Dave McKenna

September 21, 2026

Ryan Garcia punches Conor Benn while Benn is on the ropes

Conor Benn Wasn’t Ready For Ryan Garcia

By Dave McKenna

September 14, 2026

Katie Taylor walks to the ring prior to fighting Amanda Serrano in their undisputed IBF, WBA, WBC, WBO, and Ring super lightweight championship bout during Netflix's Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano 3 at Madison Square Garden on July 11, 2025 in New York City.

Katie Taylor Goes Out As The Belle Of The Brawl

By Dave McKenna

September 4, 2026