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Drew Magary

Football Will Never Stop Coming Up With New Ways To Ruin Football

Lauren Theisen

This Onside Kick Was A New Low For The Jaguars

Tom Ley

Soccer

Norwich Is A Horror Show

Dan McQuade was a founding member of Defector. He died in January 2026.

Dan McQuade

A Portland Timbers player hits a bicycle/overhead kick near the 18-yard box

Is This A Blooper Or An Incredible Goal? Why Can’t It Be Both!

Samer Kalaf

The Lions Have Streamlined The Process Of The Turnover

Here Is A Play That I Hate

College Football

Mike Norvell Went Gregg Mode

Patrick Redford

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 02: Wilmer Difo #15 of the Pittsburgh Pirates commits an error in the 11th inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on September 02, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs won 6-5 in 11 innings. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates, Comedy Geniuses, Continue To Perfect Art Of Losing

MMA Fighters Flounder As Rain Turns Outdoor Octagon Into Slip ‘N Slide

Do Not Ever Expect The Mets To Be Completely Normal

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Chris Thompson

Jrue Holiday goes the other way following a Chris Paul turnover.

Basketball Saved The Finals From The Refs

This Might Be The Worst Reading Of A Fight Decision Ever

Was That Some Sort Of Prank?

Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, and Trae Young watch the ball.

The Sixers Can’t Get Away With Both Of These Guys Sucking

A shell-shocked Carlos Martinez hands the ball to manager Mike Shildt after registering just two outs.

Cardinals Pitcher Carlos Martinez Takes An All-Time Ass-Whupping

Pirates’ Will Craig Turns Routine Grounder Into Horrific Masterpiece

Patrick Beverley looks bummed after committing a foul.

Bask In The Delights Of Patrick Beverley’s Miserable Evening

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 21: Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on February 21, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Kevin Love Is Not Having A Good Time

Please Join Me For A Chuckle At This Grayson Allen Blooper

Jared Walsh of the Angels takes a baseball to the crotch during a game.

Royals Win On Crotch-Assisted Walk-Off Pickoff

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 29: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicansat TD Garden on March 29, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Pelicans defeat the Celtics 115-109. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Marcus Smart Overthought His Way Into An Avant-Garde Lowlight

Albert Burneko

Thunder rookie Theo Maladon, missing a layup with no one near him

Thunder Rookie Spends 20 Seconds In The Depths Of Slapstick Hell

Russell Westbrook walks toward the center court logo during another Wizards loss.