Now Let Us Survey Our Summer’s Gardening Bounty
We, two Defector gardeners, are here to update you with our accomplishments and failures. Kelsey’s Garden UpdateThis year, I planted three...
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Trinidad Chambliss: The Former Division II QB Taking the SEC by Storm
Sorry, LSU Tigers, but you’re no Pittsburg State Gorillas.With Saturday’s 24-19 loss at Ole Miss, LSU joined a long list...
Defector Reads A Book Is Deciding If This Is The Funniest Novel Ever Written
The last few times Defector staffers have gathered to read a book, we've chosen sports novels. Namely, baseball and cycling....
Caleb Komolafe helps Northwestern keep UCLA winless
Sep 27, 2025; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats running back Caleb Komolafe (5) celebrates his touchdown against the UCLA Bruins...
To Artistic Freedom: The Cause Of, And Solution To, All Of Life’s Problems
People have been quoting The Simpsons to me so often, and for so long, that even if I don’t recognize...
NHL Surprise Playoff Teams 2025-26: Sabres, Mammoth, Rangers, and Ducks Ready to Rise
Feb 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Utah Hockey Club goaltender Connor Ingram (39) defends the goal against the Los...
Rob Manfred’s Two Jobs | Defector
Defector has partnered with Baseball Prospectus to bring you a taste of their work. They write good shit that we...
U.S. won’t ‘panic,’ will start stars for Ryder Cup Saturday foursomes
Sep 26, 2025; Bethpage, New York, USA; Team USA captain Keegan Bradley on the 13th hole during the four-balls on...
It’s Just “Let’s Remember Some Guys”
The concept of sitting around with your pals and naming bygone, marginal athletes has existed for quite some time. Surely...
Best MLB Prop Bets for Friday September 26th: Top Baseball Betting Picks Today
Sep 20, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Slade Cecconi (44) delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins...
All Your Favorite Sellouts Will Be At The Riyadh Comedy Festival
The existence of a Saudi Arabia comedy festival has been on the periphery of my mind for a few weeks,...
Conor McGregor names his price for UFC White House fight
Jul 10, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Conor McGregor fights Dustin Poirier during UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit:...
My Life As A Pharmaceutical-American
Drew Magary’s Thursday Afternoon NFL Dick Joke Jamboroo runs every Thursday at Defector during the NFL season. Got something you...
Bears bidding for another fast start in encounter vs. Raiders
Sep 21, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) gestures after throwing a touchdown against the Dallas...
Cubs Rookie Matt Shaw Is Exactly Charlie Kirk’s Type
Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Shaw missed his team's 1–0 loss Sunday in Cincinnati. The win completed a sweep for the...
