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Investigations Editor. You can contact her at diana@defector.com or dfmoskovitz@protonmail.com. She&#8217;s also on Signal @dmoskovitz.99

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Diana Moskovitz

Justin Turner of the Dodgers sits for team photo after testing positive for coronavirus midgame

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Justin Turner Tests Positive For COVID-19, Gets Pulled Midgame, Rejoins And Hugs Dodgers After World Series Win

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Tom Ley

Las Vegas Raiders v Kansas City Chiefs

Defector Up All Night

Raiders Vs. COVID-19 Update: Currently Without Their Starting Offensive Line

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Patrick Redford

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 11: Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the Cleveland Browns looks on in the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 11, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

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Odell Beckham Jr. Says He And COVID-19 Have Reached A Truce

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Giri Nathan

Sam Querrey sits under an umbrella at the French Open.

2020 French Open – Day Three

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Which Country Currently Houses COVID-19 Fugitive Sam Querrey?

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Samer Kalaf

A photo of Nick Saban from November 2019.

Nick Saban’s Got COVID-19

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Ray Ratto

MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 02: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell looks on before Super Bowl LIV between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Super Bowl LIV – San Francisco 49ers v Kansas City Chiefs

The NFL Will “Reimagine” A Virtual Pro Bowl. Dear God.

MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 30: Head coach Dan Mullen of the Florida Gators reacts against the Virginia Cavaliers during the second half of the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 30, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Capital One Orange Bowl – Virginia v Florida

Dan Mullen Tempted Fate And Fate Couldn’t Resist

The race leaders take the start line. BELGA PHOTO YUZURU SUNADA FRANCE OUT (Photo by YUZURU SUNADA/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

CYCLING GIRO D’ITALIA 2020 STAGE 10

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The Giro d’Italia Is Losing Its Fight Against COVID

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Lauren Theisen

Texas A&M attempts a field goal against Florida in front of a crowd of 24,709

College Football

A Willingness To Risk A Superspreader Event Is Now A Competitive Advantage

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Billy Haisley

Portuguese fans wearing masks await the kick off during the international friendly match between Portugal and Spain at Estadio Jose Alvalade on October 07, 2020 in Lisbon, Portugal.

Portugal v Spain – International Friendly

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Coronavirus Is Once Again Coming For European Soccer

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Barry Petchesky

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 27: Head coach Tennessee Titans Mike Vrabel speaks to his team on the sidelines during the second quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

Tennessee Titans v Minnesota Vikings

The Titans Might Have Fucked Up Big-Time

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 05: Deatrich Wise #91 of the New England Patriots tackles Clyde Edwards-Helaire #25 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium on October 05, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

New England Patriots v Kansas City Chiefs

COVID Reality Has Caught Up To A Delusional NFL

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 21: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Las Vegas Raiders smiles after the Raiders defeated the New Orleans Saints 34-24 in the NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on September 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

New Orleans Saints v Las Vegas Raiders

The NFL Will Get Tough On COVID When It Costs The Owners Money And Not A Second Earlier

President Trump Arrives Back At White House After Stay At Walter Reed Medical Center For Covid

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Thank God I Stopped Gnawing On An Extension Cord Long Enough To Enjoy This Inspiring Message From Our President

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Donald Trump is visible through the window of his car.

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Who Is Donald Trump Waving At?

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The Sports Highlight Of The Day Is Donald Trump Being Driven Around Like A Virus-Ridden, Haunted-House Animatronic

Sascha Zverev wipes his face during his French Open loss to Jannik Sinner.

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Consider Not Playing Your Professional Tennis Match While Experiencing COVID-19 Symptoms

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The NFL Can’t Wish Away COVID-19 Anymore

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Donald Trump, seen here heading to a fundraiser where he might've exposed 100 people to the virus he has.

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Think Of How Easy It Would’ve Been For Donald Trump To Not Catch The Coronavirus

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US President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up as he steps off Air Force One upon arrival at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on October 1, 2020. - The US president announced in the small hours of October 2, 2020, that he and First Lady Melania Trump would be going into quarantine after they were both found to have contracted the novel coronavirus. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: Braydon Coburn #55 and Curtis McElhinney #35 of the Tampa Bay Lightning wave to fans at the Tampa Bay Lightning Victory Rally &amp; Boat Parade on the Hillsborough river on September 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Lightning Victory Rally & Boat Parade

Lightning Emerge From Bubble To Lure Fans To COVID Superspreader Event

Joshua Kalu #46 of the Tennessee Titans and his teammates take the field before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The NFL Postpones Steelers-Titans, Proves That Even It Must Bow Before COVID-19

Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans speaks to his teammates during warmups before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

The Titans’ Positive Coronavirus Tests Could Expose The Limitations Of The NFL Schedule

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - AUGUST 30: The Vegas Golden Knights prepare to play against the Vancouver Canucks in Game Four of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place on August 30, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights v Vancouver Canucks – Game Four

When The Bubble Bursts

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Jon Gruden Says He Caught The Coronavirus During His Quest To “Crush” The Coronavirus

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