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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

The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Kelsey McKinney

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Find me on Signal @DefectorChris.19

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Chris Thompson

Dayna Evans is a baker and writer who got really into surfing recently. She runs Downtime Bakery in Mt. Airy, Philadelphia.

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Dayna Evans

Cat eating a panettone while a little girl sleeping.

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The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Attempts Panettone, For The Simple Joy Of Baking

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The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Collapses Under The Weight Of Patisserie Week

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

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Walnuts In Baked Goods: The Right Move, Or An Act Of War?

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The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Trips Into The Deep Fryer Of Pastry Week

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The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Loses Its Cool In Custard Week

The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Melts Under The Pressure Of Halloween Week

The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Plays Fast And Loose With Dessert Week

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The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Conquers Bread Week

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The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Succumbs To Biscuit Week

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The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Grapples With Cake Week

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Albert Burneko

A hunk of cornbread on a plate on a rustic tabletop

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Let’s Bake Some Cornbread

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Let’s Make Banana Bread

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