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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 16: Gina Carano arrives for the World Premiere of "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker", the highly anticipated conclusion of the Skywalker saga on December 16, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)

Media Meltdowns

Gina Carano Posted Herself All The Way Out Of The Star Wars Universe

DAVIE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 18: Offensive coordinator Chan Gailey of the Miami Dolphins looks on during training camp at Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southern University on August 18, 2020 in Davie, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Chan Gailey, Fired By A Fake Adam Schefter, Quits

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Sacramento Kings stands on the court during their game against the Dallas Mavericks at Golden 1 Center on January 15, 2020 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Rowdy Online Dads Play Critical Role In Dragging Sacramento Kings Into The Mud

Whoever’s Controlling Leonys Martin’s Twitter Would Like To Sell You An Extra PS5

Samer Kalaf

A cartoon image of a blue bird with X's for eyes and tire tracks across its body.

Year In Review

The Worst Tweets Of 2020

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

Dan McQuade

ESPN reporter Adam Schefter, with some tweets of his with really long links superimposed over it

This Is So Stupid

Why Do Adam Schefter’s Links Look So Weird?

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 13: Diontae Spencer #11 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after scoring an 83-yard punt-return touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter of their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 13, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

And On The Seventh Day, God Peed

Will You Join The NFL Writers And Take Up Arms Against The TV Providers?

CHARLOTTE, NC - AUGUST 27: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this screenshot from the RNC’s livestream of the 2020 Republican National Convention, personal attorney to U.S. President Donald Trump and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani addresses the virtual convention on August 27, 2020. The convention is being held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic but will include speeches from various locations including Charlotte, North Carolina and Washington, DC. (Photo Courtesy of the Committee on Arrangements for the 2020 Republican National Committee via Getty Images)

Defector Up All Night

Rudy Giuliani Fights The Law, Law Wins

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 2: Sam Dekker #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives against Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics during their preseason game at TD Garden on October 2, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

J.R. Smith Wasn’t Very Fond Of Sam Dekker As A Teammate

Passan holds court with a Rage album behind him.

Jeff Passan Interacts With Baseball Fan

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Chris Thompson

The statement from the Cincinnati Reds acknowledging Brennaman's resignation and calling him "a good man."

Reds Share Statement About Thom Brennaman, Hilarity Ensues As Here’s A Drive Into Deep Left Field By Castellanos And That’ll Be A Home Run. And So That’ll Make It A 4-0 Ballgame. I Don’t Know If I’ll Be Putting On This Headset Again.

Adam Schefter Teases Report Of Al Riveron’s COVID-19 Case In The Greasiest Possible Way

A title card for this Defector feature, with Daniel Radcliffe next to the header: Daniel Radcliffe Reads The Worst Tweets Of 2020