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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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Giri Nathan

Moritz Wagner #21 of the Orlando Magic reacts in the first half of a game against the Chicago Bulls at Kia Center on November 27, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.

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It’s Moe Wagner, Not Mo Wagner

A picture of US President Donald Trump is seen during a prayer ceremony by the activists of Hindu Sena, a right wing group, for Trump's victory in the US presidential elections in New Delhi on November 3, 2020.

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Politics

Donald Trump Bumbles His Way Toward A More Perfect “Kamala”

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Kathryn Xu

Zhang Boheng of China stands ready to participate in the pommel horse event.

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Olympics

What’s In An Olympian’s Name?

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Chris Thompson

Actors from "All My Children" at the Emmys.

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This Is So Stupid

Here Are Some MLB Draft Prospects Whose Names Would Be Right At Home On ‘All My Children’

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Lauren Theisen

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Life Lessons

What’s In A Name? A Lot Of Paperwork, Actually

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Sabrina Imbler

LAKE FOREST, CA - JULY 16: Dr. Scott Weldy of the Orange County Bird of Prey Center holds a Cooper"u2019s hawk just prior to releasing it near Lake Forest on Thursday, July 16, 2020. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images)

Bird Of Prey Release

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North American Birds Will No Longer Be Named After People

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Samer Kalaf

The Namedropping podcast logo, a coffee cup with a scratched-out name

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Podcasts

How Your Name Can Determine Your Opportunities, With Xian Zhao

The Geography Of A Name, With Thomas Dai

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Albert Burneko

Cincinnati Reds mascot Mr. Redlegs sits in the empty stands.

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Which Sports Team Name Would Be The Worst To Have As Your Actual Name?

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Announcements

Introducing ‘Namedropping,’ A Podcast About Names

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Drew Magary

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 26: Shane Mumford of the Giants competes for the ball against Brodie Grundy of the Magpies during the round 4 AFL match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Collingwood Magpies at GIANTS Stadium on June 26, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

AFL Rd 4 – GWS v Collingwood

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Brodie Grundy Is A Hilariously Shitty Name And I Can’t Get Enough Of It

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