The “Too Large” Gesture, With Patrick Redford
Here's a little secret about elite performers: They're always working to get better at their craft. The example I tend...
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Leaders working with ‘private partners’ to save Whitecaps
A banner in support of “Save the Caps” a campaign aimed to keep the Whitecaps in Vancouver is seen during...
Jason Collins Got To Tell His Own Story
Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in the NBA, has died of brain cancer, his family announced on Tuesday....
Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers blank Giants, halt 4-game slide
May 13, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) delivers a pitch in the...
Five Nights With The Montreal Victoire, Who Dragged Me To Hockey Heaven
LAVAL, QUEBEC — The crowd at Place Bell for Game 1 was wound tight, like a guitar string on the...
Report: Netflix close to landing NFL Honors for 2027
Feb 5, 2026; San Francisco, CA, USA; A NFL shield logo at the NFL Honors Red Carpet before Super Bowl...
Lane Kiffin’s Decision To Abandon Ole Miss Was Actually Smart And Good, According To Lane Kiffin
After burning down an entire state's worth of bridges with his incredibly messy exit from Ole Miss, Lane Kiffin is...
Sarah Ashlee Barker’s basket at buzzer gives Fire first WNBA win
May 12, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Fire guard Kamiah Smalls (8) drives to the basket during the first half...
Fuck Touchscreens | Defector
Time for your weekly edition of the Defector Funbag. Got something on your mind? Email the Funbag. You can also...
Luka Doncic won’t play for Slovenian national team amid custody battle
Aug 7, 2021; Saitama, Japan; Team Slovenia point guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts on the court during the fourth quarter...
Bum-Ass Franchise Wins Last-Ditch Pot Of Gold After Years Of Self-Exile
The Washington Wizards won the 2026 NBA draft lottery and were awarded the first overall selection in the upcoming player...
Jim Colbert, 35-time professional winner, dies at 85
May 13, 2006; Sandestin, FL, USA; Jim Colbert tees off on the 14th hole of the Raven course during the...
“Big Dumper” Now Apt For More Depressing Reason
The sophomore slump is real, in the sense that rookies who have great seasons are rarely able to live up...
Cowboys, Giants open ’26 season on Sunday Night Football
Jan 4, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) greets Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak...
Finally, An Austen-ish Adaptation Worth Watching
Mary Bennet, middle of five, has few virtues to recommend her. Unlike her eldest sister, Jane, she is not beautiful....
