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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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Patrick Redford

DETROIT,MI - APRIL 25: Wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. poses for portraits with his father, and former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison after being selected fourth overall in the first round by the Arizona Cardinals during the 2024 NFL draft on April 25, 2024 in Detroit Michigan. (Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images)

2024 NFL Draft – Portraits

Fanatics Refiles, Adds New Marvin Harrison To Marvin Harrison Lawsuit

Alex Shultz is a journalist based in Brooklyn.

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Alex Shultz

The lobby of the Javits Center during Fanatics Fest

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Three Days At Fanatics Fest, Michael Rubin’s Hollow Monument To Sports And Culture

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David Roth

A plaid Jacksonville Jaguars baseball cap available at Fanatics.com.

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This Is So Stupid

I Found That Jaguars Hat You Like

Heather Chen is a former Defector intern and the sports editor at the Columbia Daily Spectator. She loves hockey, photography, and the good ol’ state of Michigan.

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Heather Wei-Xi Chen

SUNRISE, FL - JUNE 24: Florida Panthers team photo with the Stanley Cup during the NHL Stanley Cup Finals, Game 7 between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers on June 24th, 2024 at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL.

NHL: JUN 24 Stanley Cup Final – Oilers at Panthers

Everyone Is Terrified That Fanatics Will Screw Up Hockey, Too

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - APRIL 25: Marvin Harrison Jr. celebrates after being selected fourth overall by the Arizona Cardinals during the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza on April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

2024 NFL Draft – Round 1

Marvin Harrison Jr. Sued By Fanatics For Breaching Contract, Speaking To Pat McAfee

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Ray Ratto

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 29: Carlos Rodon #55 of the New York Yankees pitches in the second inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on March 29, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

New York Yankees v Houston Astros

Great News! MLB Is Getting Rid Of Its Shitty New Uniforms. Next Season.

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

Atmosphere at the Nike Air Innovation Summit held at the Palais Brongniart on April 11, 2024 in Paris, France.

Nike Air Innovation Summit

The Fanatics Disaster Is Also A Nike Disaster

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 30: Marcus Stroman #0 of the New York Yankees pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on March 30, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

MLB’s New Uniforms Continue To Suck Ass

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Art, Commerce, And Frankly Irresponsible Apple Consumption, With Kathryn Xu

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 18: Michael Rubin attends Michael Rubin's MLBPA x Fanatics party at City Market Social House on July 18, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

Michael Rubin’s MLBPA x Fanatics Party

Michael Rubin Will Never Get The Benefit Of The Doubt With Crummy Sports Apparel

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Kelsey McKinney

CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 07: Eugenio Suarez #7 of the Cincinnati Reds throws the ball against the Cleveland Indians in the third inning at Great American Ball Park on July 7, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Cleveland Indians v Cincinnati Reds

The Answer To MLB’s Pants Problem Is Vests

Here are three players showing three different ways to rock the diaper.

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Nike And Fanatics’ Innovative MLB Uniforms Leave Baseball Players With Unintentional Diapers

Yuki Matsui #1 of the San Diego Padres stands during the daily workout at Peoria Sports Complex on February 12, 2024 in Peoria, Arizona.

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Nike And Fanatics Have Truly Fucked Up MLB’s New Uniforms

Newly acquired Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani puts on his jersey for the first time as Chairman of the Los Angeles Dodgers Mark Walter looks on during a press conference on December 14, 2023 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Early Reviews Suggest That MLB’s New Jerseys Suck Ass

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Barry Petchesky

A Marcus Rashford kit that says "Rahford."

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Fanatics Ruined Christmas

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 17: Andrew DePaola #42 of the Minnesota Vikings signs a jersey for a fan before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jamboroo logo overlaid.

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Fuck Fanatics And Fuck Michael Rubin

The error-strewn back text of the Topps Now cards commemorating Atlanta's 2021 World Series win.

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Those Extremely Wrong Topps World Series Cards Might Or Might Not Be The Future

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