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Soccer
The Era Of Low Expectations Is Over
158
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Patrick Redford
July 11, 2024
College Football
Mike Gundy On Running Back’s DUI Arrest: “I’ve Probably Done That A Thousand Times In My Life”
189
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Patrick Redford
July 10, 2024
The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock
Bad news: It's getting colder. Good news: The best way to cover your forearms has returned. The critically acclaimed Defector crewneck sweatshirt has been restocked in all sizes. Now's the time to get one of our most popular items, printed with union labor in the USA.
Video Games
Peanut Butter The Dog Hits A Two-Run Blast, And The Crowd Goes Wild
96
Comments
Patrick Redford
July 8, 2024
Tennis
Emma Raducanu, Wimbledon Protagonist, Takes Shape
49
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Patrick Redford
July 8, 2024
Cycling
Mark Cavendish Endured So Much To Break The Tour de France’s Most Hallowed Record
89
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Patrick Redford
July 3, 2024
Cycling
Tadej Pogačar Opens The Tour de France As Pugnacious As Ever
111
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Patrick Redford
July 2, 2024
Cycling
This Year’s Tour de France Will Have No Paris Parade And No Precedent
124
Comments
Patrick Redford
June 28, 2024
NBA
The New CBA Is Already Making NBA Teams Squirm
68
Comments
Patrick Redford
June 27, 2024
Soccer
Love Him Or Hate Him, Alexi Lalas Stinks At His Job
340
Comments
Patrick Redford
June 25, 2024
Soccer
A Comprehensive And Tastefully Belated Guide To The 2024 Copa América
69
Comments
Billy Haisley
,
Luis Paez-Pumar
, and
Patrick Redford
June 21, 2024
NBA
After All That, The Lakers Hire LeBron’s Podcast Co-Host
141
Comments
Patrick Redford
June 20, 2024
Defector Reads A Book
DRAB:H Is For Defector Reads A Bird: ‘H Is For Hawk’
32
Comments
Patrick Redford
June 20, 2024
Soccer
Turkey-Georgia Was Perfect
33
Comments
Patrick Redford
June 18, 2024
NBA
Al Horford Earned It
79
Comments
Patrick Redford
June 18, 2024
Soccer
A Guide To The 2024 Euros With A Depth Of Analysis Surpassed Only By Its Timeliness
142
Comments
Billy Haisley
,
Patrick Redford
, and
Luis Paez-Pumar
June 14, 2024
NBA
Luka Doncic Embarrassed Himself
144
Comments
Patrick Redford
June 13, 2024
NBA
Lakers’ Messy Coaching Search Revives The Scoopster Standoff Between Woj And Shams
103
Comments
Patrick Redford
June 12, 2024
Tennis
The Defector Tennis Desk Bids Adieu To The French Open
16
Comments
Giri Nathan
,
Owen Lewis
, and
Patrick Redford
June 11, 2024
Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz Is Diamonds Under Pressure
49
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Patrick Redford
June 9, 2024
Soccer
The USMNT’s Loss To Colombia Was A Comprehensive Embarrassment
154
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Patrick Redford
June 9, 2024
Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz Conquers Jannik Sinner In Choppy Ninth Installment Of The Best Rivalry In Men’s Tennis
27
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Giri Nathan
,
Owen Lewis
, and
Patrick Redford
June 7, 2024
NBA
Behold The Defector NBA Finals Mega-Preview
143
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Patrick Redford
,
Giri Nathan
,
Tom Ley
,
Albert Burneko
,
Chris Thompson
,
Luis Paez-Pumar
, and
Ray Ratto
June 6, 2024
Soccer
Lily Yohannes Is The Truth
38
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Patrick Redford
June 6, 2024
NBA
The Lakers’ Pursuit Of JJ Redick Keeps Getting Funnier
163
Comments
Patrick Redford
June 5, 2024
Media Meltdowns
Feds Accuse America’s Weirdest Media Company Of Being A Money-Laundering Front For The Falun Gong
302
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Patrick Redford
June 4, 2024
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