A Fine Balance Between Evil And Stupid, With Kelsey McKinney And Megan Greenwell
We've all been there. Your buddy and former editor-in-chief Megan Greenwell has an acclaimed new book about the predatory industry...
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Astros ride high-powered offense into finale vs. A’s
Jun 18, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Houston Astros left fielder Jose Altuve (27) reacts after hitting a three-run home...
Will The Yankees Ever Score Another Run? No
Some good news: The New York Yankees have now been shut out for three games in a row. This is...
The WNBA Had Too Much Going On Last Night
“Wow,” Kahleah Copper tweeted yesterday evening. She was the rare WNBA player with the time to post and spectate on...
Rory McIlroy hopes Travelers is ‘perfect sort of chaser’ to U.S. Open
Jun 15, 2025; Oakmont, Pennsylvania, USA; Rory McIlroy plays his shot from the 12th tee during the final round of...
FIFA Says Yes To Racism
The Club World Cup kicked off over the weekend in the United States, and it's been a wild ride so...
Pirates’ Joey Bart (concussion) returns from 7-day injured list
Arizona Diamondbacks base runner Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (12) is tagged out at home plate by Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart...
Bachelor Parties Are Strictly Optional
Time for your weekly edition of the Defector Funbag. Got something on your mind? Email the Funbag. And buy Drew’s...
Steelers S DeShon Elliott agrees to 2-year extension
Dec 1, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott (25) runs off the field after the victory over...
A Good Marriage Plot Needs Real Stakes
A romantic comedy often opens with a scene where the protagonist demonstrates that she's not like other girls. In Legally...
Mariners reinstate RHP Logan Gilbert (elbow) from IL
Apr 19, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert (36) delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue...
Weenie Centrist Legislator Faceplants Hard At Weekend Protest Event
April McClain Delaney, House representative for Maryland's 6th congressional district, did not get off to a hot start in her...
NBA Finals Game 5 Best Bets: Thunder vs. Pacers Picks, Player Props
Jun 11, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) celebrates with his bench during the fourth quarter...
Protests Big | Defector
All across the United States and beyond on Saturday, millions of people got together and expressed—to put it in probably...
Costa Rica sinks Suriname on late PK in Gold Cup
Jun 15, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Suriname midfielder Dion Malone (4) heads the ball during the first half against...
