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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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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Brittney Sykes #15 of the Washington Mystics plays against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center on September 10, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

Washington Mystics v New York Liberty

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Brittney Sykes And The Mystics Can Hang

Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty handles the ball during the game against the Las Vegas Aces on August 28, 2023 in Brooklyn, New York.

Las Vegas Aces v New York Liberty

The Liberty Rocked The Baby

Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty plays defense during the game against the Connecticut Sun on August 24, 2023 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

New York Liberty v Connecticut Sun

There’s No Shame In Losing To The Liberty, Unless You Lose Like This


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Jonquel Jones #35 of the New York Liberty accepts the MVP trophy after the team's 82-63 victory over the Las Vegas Aces in the 2023 Commissioner's Cup Championship game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 15, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

2023 Commissioner’s Cup Championship – New York Liberty v Las Vegas Aces

Life Lessons

How A Fat Baseball Ass And Four Lesbians Turned Me Into A Sports Fan

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Samer Kalaf

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Patrick Redford

Chelsea Gray jumps in the air and celebrates as the Aces beat the Liberty.

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Upon Further Review, The Aces Have Not Met Their Match

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Lauren Theisen

Sabrina Ionescu and Marine Johannes celebrate on the court

You’re Goddamn Right The Aces Have Met Their Match

Jonquel Jones #35 of the New York Liberty drives to the basket during the 2023 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Championship on August 15, 2023 at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Aces Have Met Their Match

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Sabrina Ionescu Is An Avalanche

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Sabrina Ionescu shoots a three-pointer during the contest

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Sabrina Ionescu Broke The Three-Point Contest

Gabrielle Williams of ASVEL Basket Landes Feminine in action during the Women's French Cup Final basketball match.

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The Prioritization Rule Will Haunt WNBA Players For A Long Time

New York Liberty v Seattle Storm

Breanna Stewart Went Home And Conquered

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 13: Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty drives against A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces in the second quarter of their preseason game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on May 13, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Liberty 84-77.

New York Liberty v Las Vegas Aces

The Superteams And The Other Teams: A Preview Of The 2023 WNBA Season

Las Vegas Aces and Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis smiles during the game vs Seattle Storm at Michelob ULTRA Arena.

Las Vegas Aces vs Seattle Storm

Caring Is A Competitive Advantage

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 27: Breanna Stewart #30 of the Seattle Storm looks on against the New York Liberty in overtime at Climate Pledge Arena on May 27, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

Breanna Stewart Goes Coast To Coast

New York Liberty v Chicago Sky – Game One

The Sky Won’t Quit Until You Do

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 17: Candace Parker #3 and Azura Stevens #30 of the Chicago Sky talk against the New York Liberty in Game One of the First Round of the 2022 WNBA Playoffs at Wintrust Arena on August 17, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

It’s Time For Some WNBA Playoff Game Theory

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 17: Marine Johannes #23 of the New York Liberty celebrates a three pointer and a foul with teammates against the Chicago Sky during the first half in Game One of the First Round of the 2022 WNBA Playoffs at Wintrust Arena on August 17, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

Marine Johannès Threw A Pass So Good It Demanded Victory

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 27: Han Xu #21 of the New York Liberty looks on against the Seattle Storm in overtime at Climate Pledge Arena on May 27, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

You Must Watch The Liberty

Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury reacts after hitting a three-point shot over Rebecca Allen #9 of the New York Liberty during the second half of the first round WNBA playoffs at Grand Canyon University Arena on September 23, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Liberty 83-82.

New York Liberty v Phoenix Mercury – Game One

Sophie Cunningham Talked Some Shit And Saved The Mercury’s Season

Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the New York Liberty dribbles during the first half against the Indiana Fever at Barclays Center on May 14, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

Indiana Fever v New York Liberty

Sabrina Ionescu Has Zapped The Liberty Back To Life

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