An Antitrust Expert Makes The Comprehensive Case Against The Protect College Sports Act
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Three Non-Power College Football Playoff Contenders
Sep 5, 2026; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Boise State Broncos quarterback Maddux Madsen (4) warms up before a game against the...
Did I Ruin My Child’s Imagination By Being Such An Involved Parent?
Welcome back to Minor Dilemmas, where a member of Defector's Parents Council will answer your questions on surviving family life. Have...
The Biggest Disappointments of the MLB Playoffs So Far
Oct 6, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) strikes out during the first inning...
Padres-Brewers Has Been The Best Of October Baseball
The single discordant note in the otherwise effervescent National League Divisional Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres...
Bijan Robinson Keeps Proving He’s Built for Primetime
“Aw, shucks,” or “Aw, Shoughs,” if you’re fluent in New Orleans Saintspeak.Whatever the dialect, that’s essentially how Atlanta Falcons running...
Fuck Bucket Lists | Defector
Time for your weekly edition of the Defector Funbag. Got something on your mind? Email the Funbag. You can also...
5 Fights the UFC Should Make After UFC 332
Oct 3, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Natalia Silva (red gloves) celebrates after the fight against Wang Cong (blue...
LeBron James Is Commuting In A Fanatics Helicopter
LeBron James wasn't pretending. He really is taking daily helicopter rides from his home in New York City to the...
Michael Penix Jr. Is Back and the Falcons Suddenly Have Hope Again
Recent history shows losses early in the season do not rule a team out for a postseason berth.That’s part of...
The Atlanta Dream Can Poke And Prod You To Death
The argument against the Atlanta Dream says their transition-heavy style might be incompatible with playoff basketball. But in the three...
LeBron James Has a Pretty Sweet Setup After Choosing the 76ers
Sep 28, 2026; Camden, NJ, USA; Philadelphia 76ers LeBron James poses for a photo during media day. Mandatory Credit: Bill...
The Crossword, Oct. 5: Overheard In New York
Our Monday crossword? It's good! This week's puzzle was constructed by Drew Schmenner and edited by Hoang-Kim Vu. Drew is a writer and...
Mississippi State Looks Ugly in First Big Test
Alabama defensive back Keon Sabb (3) pulls Mississippi State running back Kolin Wilson (6) to the ground during a college...
They Packed The Trop And Were Treated To A Gem
Bryan Baker, closer for the Tampa Bay Rays, encountered a new problem on the mound Saturday night. He'd been summoned...
