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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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The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Merch v3

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Chris Thompson

Victor Wembanyama and Giannis Antetokounmpo get their limbs tangled.

Wemby Versus Giannis Could Not Have Been Any Cooler

James Harden dribbles up the court while smiling.

This Might Be Working After All

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Patrick Redford

HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 11: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs grabs a rebound against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Toyota Center on December 11, 2023 in Houston, Texas. 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 Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

San Antonio Spurs v Houston Rockets

Victor Wembanyama, Still Doing Unbelievable Stuff, Is Now Doing Normal Stuff Too

Now Is The Season Of Noticing The Indiana Pacers

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Adrian Walker Jr. catches interception behind his back.

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High School Sports

Adrian Walker Jr. Had Eyes In The Back Of His Head

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

Isaiah Bond catches a last-minute touchdown pass for Alabama

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College Football

On Fourth And A Zillion, Alabama Crushes Auburn’s Spirits

Victor Wembanyama is guarded in the post by Kevin Durant.

Victor Wembanyama Is Way Ahead Of Schedule

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Giri Nathan

Zion Williamson flexes against the Knicks

New York Knicks v New Orleans Pelicans

Zion Williamson Eats Space For Every Meal

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Tom Ley

Megan Rapinoe #15 of OL Reign reacts after her last home regular-season NWSL match at Lumen Field on October 06, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.

Washington Spirit v OL Reign

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Megan Rapinoe Put Retirement Off A Little Longer

Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs contests a shot

BASKET-NBA-SPURS-THUNDER

Victor Wembanyama Stood Out In The Spurs’ Preseason Opener

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Barry Petchesky

HAMILTON, ON - OCTOBER 02: Jeshrun Antwi #20 of the Montreal Alouettes gains yards after a pass reception against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Tim Hortons Field on October 2, 2021 in Hamilton, Canada. (Photo by John E. Sokolowski/Getty Images)

Montreal Alouettes v Hamilton Tiger-Cats

The CFL Remains An Innovator In The “What The Hell Just Happened?” Space

A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces reacts to a play in the third quarter of Game One of the 2023 WNBA Playoffs semifinals against the Dallas Wings at Michelob ULTRA Arena on September 24, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Wings 97-83.

Dallas Wings v Las Vegas Aces – Game One

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A’ja Wilson Is Everywhere

Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates after recovering a fumble against the New York Jets during the second half at AT&amp;T Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.

New York Jets v Dallas Cowboys

Nobody’s Playing Better Football Than Micah Parsons

José Altuve celebrates after a home run.

José Altuve Has Found The Range

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Samer Kalaf

Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrates after hitting a home run.

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Ronald Acuña Jr. Has Only Grown More Powerful Since Marriage

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Ray Ratto

Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Atlanta Braves watches his second-inning grand slam against the Los Angeles Dodgers, which made him the first MLB player in history to hit 30 home runs and steal 60 bases in the same season.

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The World Series Is All We Want And Can Never Have

Randy Arozarena of the Tampa Bay Rays reacts after scoring on a throwing error by Harrison Bader.

Yankees Lose Again, Find Novel Way To Humiliate Themselves

A smiling Stephen Strasburg is enveloped in an involuntary group hug during the 2019 season.

Let’s Remember A Time When Stephen Strasburg Enjoyed Playing Baseball

Christian Pulisic of AC Milan during the Serie A Tim match between Bologna FC and AC Milan at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on August 21, 2023 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Bologna FC v AC Milan – Serie A

Defector Up All Night

Christian Pulisic Is So Back

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Lauren Theisen

Luke Raley rounds third to score his inside-the-park home run

Tampa Bay Rays v San Francisco Giants

Now This Is A Real Inside-The-Park Home Run

Las Vegas Aces v New York Liberty

Sabrina Ionescu Is An Avalanche

Elly De La Cruz Is Not Like Other Baseball Players

Jumbo-Visma's Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard celebrates on the podium with the overall leader's yellow jersey after winning the 16th stage of the 110th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 22 km individual time trial between Passy and Combloux, in the French Alps, on July 18, 2023. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP)

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