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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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Merch v3

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Barry Petchesky

COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 01: Columbus Blue Jackets Head Coach Mike Babcock addresses member of the media during a press conference at Nationwide Arena on July 01, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets Announcement

Mike Babcock Had To Go After All

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Chris Thompson

Colorado State Rams head football coach Jay Norvell enter the field for pregame warmups.

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College Football

Please, Jay Norvell, Do Not Force Me To Root For Deion Sanders

We’ve Found The One Thing Mike Babcock Might Be Innocent Of

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Samer Kalaf

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon

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The Search Continues For A Single Reason To Believe In Jonathan Gannon

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Ray Ratto

WICKLIFFE, OH - APRIL 13: The Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks take on the Vanderbilt Commodores during the Division I Women's Bowling Championship held at Rollhouse Wickliffe on April 13, 2019 in Wickliffe, Ohio. (Photo by Jay LaPrete/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

2019 NCAA Division I Women’s Bowling Championship

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After Affair With Athlete, Assistant Bowling Coach And Husband Of Head Coach Is Now Neither

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Giri Nathan

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Joe Mazzulla Looks Totally Lost Out There

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Diana Moskovitz

Dearica Hamby #5 of the Las Vegas Aces looks on in the locker room before Game 2 of the 2022 WNBA Finals on September 13, 2022 at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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The Dearica Hamby Trade Will Always Sting

Becky Hammon coaches the Las Vegas Aces in the 2022 WNBA Finals

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Aces Coach Becky Hammon Suspended For Comments On Former Player’s Pregnancy

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Patrick Redford

BOSTON, MA - MAY 14: Head Coach Doc Rivers of the 76ers looks on during the game during round two game seven of the 2023 NBA Playoffson May 14, 2023 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

2023 NBA Playoffs- Philadelphia 76ers v Boston Celtics

Sixers Deny Doc Rivers The Chance At A Fourth Straight Second-Round Loss

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 27: in Game Five of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena on April 27, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/NHLI via Getty Images)

Winnipeg Jets v Vegas Golden Knights – Game Five

The Jets Are Piss And Rick Bowness Is Pissed

SYRACUSE, NY - FEBRUARY 18: Head coach Jim Boeheim of the Syracuse Orange looks on during the second half against the Duke Blue Devils at JMA Wireless Dome on February 18, 2023 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)

Duke v Syracuse

College Basketball

Jim Boeheim, Sour To The Last

Nate McMillan Finally Freed From The Hawks Mess

Head coach Bill OBrien of the Houston Texans speaks to the media at the Indiana Convention Center on February 25, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Bill O’Brien Is An Instant Upgrade Because He’s Not Matt Patricia Or Joe Judge

Nathaniel Hackett stands on the sideline in sunglasses during a Broncos-Ravens game.

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The Jets Willingly Take On A Nathaniel Hackett Problem

VANCOUVER, CANADA - JANUARY 21: Head coach Bruce Boudreau of the Vancouver Canucks looks on from the bench during their NHL game against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Arena January 21, 2023 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers v Vancouver Canucks

The Canucks Did Bruce Boudreau Dirty

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 31: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines looks on during the third quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal Fiesta Bowl football game against the TCU Horned Frogs at State Farm Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. The TCU Horned Frogs won 51-45. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Vrbo Fiesta Bowl – Michigan v TCU

Bidding Is Now Open On Jim Harbaugh

Carolina Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks

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Steve Wilks Made His Case

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Drew Magary

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 13: Kliff Kingsbury of the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Arizona Cardinals v Los Angeles Rams

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Fire This Asshole! A Guide To The Worst NFL Coaches Of 2022

Deion Sanders tells the Jackson State football team that he is leaving for Colorado.

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Deion Sanders Is Like Any Other College Football Coach

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Death To The NCAA

Did Your Favorite College Football Team Hire A Shitbag? Let’s Find Out!

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 13: Las Vegas Owner Mark Davis speaks with Head coach Josh McDaniels prior to the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sam Morris/Getty Images)

Indianapolis Colts v Las Vegas Raiders

The Raiders Are Stuck

NEWARK, NJ - MARCH 08: Lindy Ruff of the New Jersey Devils looks on during the second period against the Colorado Avalanche at the Prudential Center on March 8, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Andy Marlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche v New Jersey Devils

It Takes A Big Fan To Admit They Were Wrong

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Colts Fire Head Coach Frank Reich, Hire Television Analyst

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Which NFL Head Coach Has The Most Punchable Face? A Defector Investigation

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 26: Tony La Russa #22 of the Chicago White Sox walk on the field in the sixth inning during a game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on August 26, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Chase Agnello-Dean/Getty Images)

Arizona Diamondbacks v Chicago White Sox

Tony La Russa Was A Genius Until He Wasn’t

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