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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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Defector

The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Merch v3

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Samer Kalaf

Los Angeles Rams team owner Stan Kroenke and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell pose for a picture prior to a game against the Chicago Bears at SoFi Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Inglewood, California.

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These Freaks Need To Be In The Same Room More Often

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Media Meltdowns

In Hindsight, Maybe These Two Guys Shouldn’t Have Defended Jon Gruden’s Character On National TV

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Humbled Urban Meyer Looks Like Absolute Shit As He Apologizes For Not Being A Family Man

Jose Iglesias #12, Xander Bogaerts #2, Rafael Devers #11 and Kyle Schwarber #18 of the Boston Red Sox celebrate after a 7-5 victory against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on October 03, 2021 in Washington, DC.

Boston Red Sox v Washington Nationals

AL Wild-Card Race Ends With Absolutely No Chaos

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The Lions Have Streamlined The Process Of The Turnover

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Urban Meyer Spotted Having A Grim Men’s Evening At His Ohio Steakhouse

The Kentucky Wildcats fans celebrate on the field after the 20-13 win against the Florida Gators at Kroger Field on October 02, 2021 in Lexington, Kentucky.

Florida v Kentucky

College Football

Kentucky Cornered Florida Into A Trash Bin And Shut The Lid

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What Does It Mean To Be Macpilled?

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Defector Up All Night

Train Defeats Bike In Non-Conference Matchup

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Thom Brennaman Is Doing Some Reflection With A Cracked Mirror

Head coach Urban Meyer of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on during the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

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Urban Meyer’s Word Has Plummeted In Value

Raiders owner Mark Davis in his booth at the game.

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Mark Davis Celebrates Raiders’ Victory While Looking Like Thanos In Miami

A close-up of two men shaking hands, circa 1948.

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This Is So Stupid

In Year Two, Defector Will Be Pursuing The Following Ventures

Javier Baez #23 of the New York Mets slides home with the game winning run in the ninth inning against Alex Jackson #23 of the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on August 31, 2021 in New York City.

Miami Marlins v New York Mets – Game One

The Search For Javy Báez’s Earring Continues

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It’s Now Illegal To Draw Any Conclusions From Ben Simmons Workout Videos

ESPN FC's Kay Murray and Alejandro Moreno laugh after Steve Nicol farts.

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ESPN Soccer Show Briefly Derailed By In-Studio Fart

Washington State football coach Nick Rolovich addresses the media in a mask.

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Washington State Coach Nick Rolovich Is Running Out Of Excuses To Not Get Vaccinated

German Marquez #48 of the Colorado Rockies leaves the game after allowing three home runs by the San Diego Padres during the seventh inning at Coors Field on August 17, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.

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Padres Fail To Beat Pitcher With Diarrhea

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Dan Campbell Is Fired Up For The Football Fellas Getting Chippy

TJ Ward of the Denver Broncos during a game.

Denver Broncos v New Orleans Saints

T.J. Ward Essentially Blames Ron Rivera For Having Cancer

A Margherita pie is served at the famous Lombardi's Pizza amid the COVID-19 pandemic on July 07, 2020 in New York, New York.

Re-opening Continues Across Densely Populated New York And New Jersey Areas

Life Lessons

Consider The Pizza Dilemma

Jackson State football coach Deion Sanders demands to be called "Coach" during SWAC Media Day.

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Deion Sanders Must Only Be Referred To As “His Coachness”

Reds pitcher Sonny Gray rubs his butt against the mound during Sunday's game.

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Sonny Gray Self-Reports Gunk On His Pants, Rubs His Butt On Pitcher’s Mound

Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers is held back by Quintin Berry #23 of the Milwaukee Brewers after being ejected from the game by umpire John Libka #84 during the sixth inning at American Family Field on July 10, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Christian Yelich Was Furious, But John Libka’s Call Was Justified

Caleb Agada #3 of Nigeria fouls Kevin Durant #7 of the United States as Miye Oni #13 of Nigeria defends during an exhibition game at Michelob ULTRA Arena ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games on July 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Olympics

Nigeria’s Upset Of Team USA Calls To Mind A Bewildering Malcolm Gladwell Tangent