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


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Diana Moskovitz

TCU Horned Frogs forward Sedona Prince (#13) dribbles up court during the Big 12 college basketball game between the TCU Horned Frogs and Baylor Bears on January 26, 2025 at Ed &amp; Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

Sedona Prince

College Basketball

The Silence Surrounding Sedona Prince Is A Look Into Sports’ Future

Alexander Zverev of Germany looks on during his match against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during the Men's Singles Final match on Day 15 of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on June 09, 2024 in Paris, France.

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Tennis

When It Comes To Alexander Zverev, Tennis Is Going To Stick To Tennis

Andy Polo of Universitario celebrates his goal during Liga 1 Profesional Peru match between Alianza Lima and Universitario at Estadio Nacional de Lima on February 10, 2024 in Lima, Peru.

Andy Polo

Soccer

Peruvian International Andy Polo Found Liable For Domestic Violence

Kevin Porter Jr. #3 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the Golden State Warriors on March 20, 2023 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

Kevin Porter Jr

Kevin Porter Jr. Accepts Plea Deal, Will Avoid Jail Time

Von Miller #40 of the Buffalo Bills on the field before a preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts at Highmark Stadium on August 12, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York.

Von Miller

How Long Can The NFL Keep The Volume Down About Von Miller’s Arrest?

A screenshot of a text message exchange between Art Briles and Ian McCaw, as shown on a PowerPoint presentation. It says: "September 20, 2013 text messages between Art Briles and Ian McCawn." Briles: "Just talked to [Sa78]—he said Waco PD was there—said they were going to keep it quiet—Wasn't a set up deal—I'll get shill to ck on sibley." McCaw: "That would be great if they keep it quiet!"

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College Football

The Just-Revealed Conversations Between Art Briles And Baylor Staff Are Exactly What You’d Expect

Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on March 27, 2022 in New York City.

Miles Bridges

The Cycle Continues Around Miles Bridges

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Ray Ratto

Houston Rockets v New York Knicks

There’s A Reason The Rockets Think They Can Trade Kevin Porter Jr.

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Kevin Porter Jr. #3 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center on March 20, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

Golden State Warriors v Houston Rockets

Rockets Guard Kevin Porter Jr. Charged With Assaulting And Strangling His Girlfriend

Antony #11 of Team Brazil looks on during the Men's First Round Group D match between Brazil and Cote d'Ivoire on day two of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at International Stadium Yokohama on July 25, 2021 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.

Brazil v Cote d’Ivoire: Men’s Football – Olympics: Day 2

Antony Dropped From Brazil Squad Over Domestic Violence Case

<p>Jen Ramos Eisen is a Central California-based minor league baseball writer.</p>


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Domingo German #0 of the New York Yankees pitches to Esteury Ruiz #1 of the Oakland Athletics in the bottom of the ninth inning at RingCentral Coliseum on June 28, 2023 in Oakland, California. Ruiz made the final out in a no-hit perfect game for German, defeating the Athletics 11-0.

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The Perfect Game That Also Sucked 

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Barry Petchesky

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 28: Domingo German #0 of the New York Yankees celebrates his no-hit perfect game against the Oakland Athletics, defeating them 11-0 at RingCentral Coliseum on June 28, 2023 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

New York Yankees v Oakland Athletics

All The Weight Of A Perfect Game

A black and white photo of a young Jim Brown, when he played for the Cleveland Browns. It shows Brown sitting on a bench, with fans off in the blurry distance.

Jim Brown

Jim Brown’s Legacies

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Soraya Roberts

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Arts And Culture

‘Cry Wolf’ Shows How Easy It Is To Blame The Victim

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (52) exits the game in the fifth inning during a regular season game between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers on August 06, 2022, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA.

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Mike Clevinger Told His Story, So Olivia Finestead Told Hers Too

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Patrick Redford

Dana White speaks to the media at the UFC Vegas 67 media day for the first time since he was caught slapping is wife on New Years Eve. January 11, 2023, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Amy Kaplan/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MMA: JAN 11 UFC Vegas 67 Media Day – Dana White

Dana White Says His Punishment For Hitting His Wife Is Being Dana White

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Laura Wagner

Chris-Beard

Texas Fires Coach Chris Beard Following Arrest On Felony Domestic Violence Charge

Dana White arguing with his wife Anne at a club in Cabo San Lucas.

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Dana White, Who Once Said “You Don’t Bounce Back From Putting Your Hands On A Woman,” Hits His Wife At A Club

It Should Be Simple For Texas To Do The Right Thing Here

Texas Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Beard Arrested For Domestic Violence

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Tom Ley

Orlando Magic v Charlotte Hornets

Miles Bridges Arrested For Domestic Violence, Mother Of Children Mychelle Johnson Posts Photos Of Injuries

Amber Heard leaves after the jury announced a split verdict in favor of both Johnny Depp and Amber Heard on their claim and counter-claim in the Depp v. Heard civil defamation trial at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia, on June 1, 2022.

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The Bigger Celebrity Wins

Portland Timbers fans hold up a tifo before their match against the Minnesota United at Providence Park on March 3, 2017 in Portland, Oregon.

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The Stench Of The Portland Timbers Is A Familiar One

Zac Stacy of the Memphis Express warms up prior to the Alliance of American Football game against the San Diego Fleet at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on March 02, 2019 in Memphis, Tennessee.

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What Would Happen Without The Video?

An image of a woman standing atop an Ohio State football helmet. She is very small, while the helmet fills the frame. Behind her is darkness.

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Courtney’s Story

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