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The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Merch v3

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Giri Nathan

Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on November 23, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Denver Nuggets v Los Angeles Lakers

How Can He Slap?

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Chris Thompson

Zion Williamson Is Back In The Shop

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Barry Petchesky

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 17: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals celebrates his goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period at T-Mobile Arena on November 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals v Vegas Golden Knights

Alex Ovechkin Refuses To Slow Down

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 14: Rasmus Dahlin #26 of the Buffalo Sabres scores the over time winning goal during an NHL game on November 14, 2024 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Chris Conaway Jr./NHLI via Getty Images)

St Louis Blues v Buffalo Sabres

Big-Brained Buffalo Boys Beat Blues By Brilliant Blueprint

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 12: Gabriel Vilardi #13 of the Winnipeg Jets celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal in the second period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images)

Winnipeg Jets v New York Rangers

Gabe Vilardi, You Filthy Boy

It Has Come To This: A Derrick White Appreciation Blog

Baylor's VJ Edgecombe dunks over Gonzaga's Joe Few

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College Basketball

Mark Few Sends His Son To Slaughter

Bronny James talks with LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers on the bench during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Cavaliers Gave An Assist To Bronny By Beating The Shit Out Of The Lakers

Chicago Bears v Washington Commanders

The Commanders Pulled Off The Perfect Hail Mary

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Patrick Redford

LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets celebrates against the Houston Rocketsduring the second half at Toyota Center on October 23, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

Charlotte Hornets v Houston Rockets

The Hornets Are Under Construction, But LaMelo Ball Is Still Really Fun To Watch

Chicago Blackhawks v Utah Hockey Club

There’s Officially Hockey In Utah Now

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders runs the ball as Denzel Ward #21 of the Cleveland Browns attempts to tackle during the first half at FedExField on October 06, 2024 in Landover, Maryland.

Cleveland Browns v Washington Commanders

Jayden Daniels Has Brought The Commanders To Life

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Ray Ratto

Jurickson Profar #10 of the San Diego Padres makes a jumping catch into the crowd to rob a home run during game two of the National League Divisional Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 6, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images)

Division Series – San Diego Padres v Los Angeles Dodgers – Game 2

Jurickson Profar Got In Dodgers Fans’ Heads

Jorge Soler of the Braves smokes a cigar after his team clinched a playoff berth.

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The Shambling, Half-Dead Braves Have Gone Far Enough

Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx looks to shoot against Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury in the fourth quarter in Game Two

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Napheesa Collier Keeps The Lynx Cool

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Kathryn Xu

Jake Cronenworth #9 of the San Diego Padres watches after throwing the ball to first base as part of a triple play as Enrique Hernández #8 of the Los Angeles Dodgers ducks.

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The Padres Found The Coolest Way To Clinch

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Justin Ellis

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley runs for a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints on September 22, 2024 at the Superdome.

Philadelphia Eagles v New Orleans Saints

Eagles Remember They Should  Give The Ball To Saquon Barkley More

MIAMI, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 19: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a two-run home run, his 50th of the season, during the seventh inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on September 19, 2024 in Miami, Florida. Ohtani is now the first MLB player to have at least 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in the same season. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Dodgers v Miami Marlins

Shohei Ohtani Is Playing A Sport Of His Own

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 21: A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces reacts after being called for a foul against the Minnesota Lynx in the second quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 21, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)

Minnesota Lynx v Las Vegas Aces

A’ja Wilson’s Game Is Joyfully Precise

Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies gives a thumbs up after hitting his third home run of the game in the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Philadelphia Phillies v Toronto Blue Jays

Kyle Schwarber Jacks Taters

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (52) celebrates after robbing a home run to end the MLB game between the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers on September 10, 2024 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire)

MLB: SEP 10 Cubs at Dodgers

It’s A Bad Day To Be A Fly Ball When Pete Crow-Armstrong Is Around

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James Wood Sounds Like A Happy Future

Jackson Merrill celebrates after hitting a walk-off home run.

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Jackson Merrill Has Already Achieved Dude Status

Ernie Clement slugs a home run on a pitch at forehead height.

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No Pitch Is Too High For The Courageous Of Heart

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Tom Ley

Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears passes in the first half of a preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Soldier Field on August 17, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

Cincinnati Bengals v Chicago Bears

Caleb Williams Made Some Throws

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