Merrill Kelly, Diamondbacks seek sweep over Padres
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Tim Krabbe’s ‘The Rider’ Won Us Over By Losing
Brandy: Let me start by saying thank you, Patrick, for picking this book. I enjoyed it enormously. I will also...
Mexico edges Dominican Republic in Gold Cup opener
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An Interview With A Fired Unaccompanied Children Ombuds
When Mary Giovagnoli was in law school, she spent a year working as a junior public defender representing people accused...
Astros place OF Jacob Melton (ankle) on injured list
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Stick With ‘Dept. Q’ | Defector
There’s been this ongoing concern, I mean like in the air, for a while now, about people’s attention spans. I...
A’s RHP Gunnar Hoglund (hip surgery) to miss rest of season
May 31, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Athletics starting pitcher Gunnar Hoglund (53) throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays...
Angels Call Up Christian Moore As Infield Crisis Counselor
The 2025 Angels have been startlingly okay thus far. Mike Trout hasn't looked himself and is currently the everyday DH,...
UFC Fight Night Best Bets: Usman vs. Buckley June 14th Picks
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We Let Drew Cook | Defector
Last fall, Defector R&D announced another paradigm-disrupting plan for Year 5. We would once again run a Tip Jar drive...
Aces’ A’ja Wilson likely to miss game vs. Paige Bueckers, Wings
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) is defended by Phoenix Mercury guard Monique Akoa Makani (8) during the first quarter...
Yes, The Sky Is Falling For The Sky
Watch basketball games for a living and you develop a certain tolerance for garbage—a fondness, even. Bad teams make visible...
Rangers, Ducks complete trade after Chris Kreider waives no-trade
Apr 7, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) attempts a shot against...
Chicago Man Wears White Sox Cap To Work
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square this morning, so you might assume he donned...
Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones pleads not guilty in officer assault case
Adam “Pacman” Jones prior to his arraignment in Kenton County courtroom in Covington, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Jones, 41, entered...
