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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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Chris Thompson

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This Is So Stupid

What Would You Do Right Now For A Free Beach Vacation?


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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)

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Birdfector

North American Birds Will No Longer Be Named After People

People carry injured and dead Palestinians from the rubbles of buildings as civil defense teams and civilians conduct search and rescue operations after Israeli attacks on Al-Shati refugee camp of Gaza City, Gaza on October 27, 2023 as Israeli attacks continue on the 21st day on Gaza

Israeli attacks continue on the 21st day in Gaza

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Who Is Allowed To Do Science?

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Which NBA Players Are Household Names, According To Defector Moms?

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Creaturefector

How I Learned To Stop Worrying About Their Many Tiny Legs And Love The House Centipede

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Welcome To Creaturefector!

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