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The Running Back Who Reads Emily Dickinson
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Corey Sobel
October 13, 2020
Defector At The Movies
‘Hollywood Shuffle’ Brought An Independent Spirit To Black Cinema That’s Become All Too Rare
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Billy Haisley
October 2, 2020
New Defector Merch For Your Baby
Finally, Defector merch for the baby who loves food. Designed by illustrator extraordinaire Hawk Krall, our new Chefector baby onesie is the perfect outfit for those little fans of various mush. And for the food-motivated adult, it's available on a regular T-shirt, too.
Media Meltdowns
The Art Of The Live Sports Broadcast Is In Danger
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Kelsey McKinney
September 30, 2020
Tennis
Diego Schwartzman Is The Short King Of Tennis
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Giri Nathan
September 28, 2020
College Basketball
Before Elgin Baylor Became A Legend, He Brought The Future Of Basketball To Idaho
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Dave McKenna
September 23, 2020
Gymnastics
The Greatest Clusterfuck In Women’s Gymnastics History, Two Decades Later
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Dvora Meyers
September 22, 2020
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