What Are Public Lands For?
One of my brightest childhood memories was experiencing the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone for the first time. My mom...
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No. 18 Memphis fends off stubborn effort by Rice
Feb 26, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Tigers forward Dain Dainja (42) shoots against Rice Owls forward Jimmy Oladokun, Jr....
Primanti Bros.: The Defector Review
It’s so much easier being a tourist when you’re alone. I have touristed my way around many cities with my...
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Basketball Predictions for February 26th
Feb 1, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Auburn Tigers forward/center Johni Broome (4) reacts during the second half against the Mississippi...
Let’s Remember Some Toys | Defector
Time for your weekly edition of the Defector Funbag. Got something on your mind? Email the Funbag. And buy Drew’s...
Wild place Joel Eriksson Ek on IR
Jan 20, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (14) prepares to take a face off in...
‘The Artist’s Way’ Week 7: The Third-Quarter Slump
When researchers look at what effects astronauts could face on long-term missions, exploring Mars or beyond, one thing they tend...
If You Thought the 2022 MLB Lockout Was Bad, Just Wait Until 2026
Rob Manfred is probably right.It is way too early to start worrying about what might happen in December 2026, when...
The Scorebug Snuggery: The Phillies Abandon “P00P”
Welcome to the Scorebug Snuggery, that place we all know of and recognize, where we discuss the artistic merit of...
Suns hope Bradley Beal’s return provides boost vs. Grizzlies
Feb 22, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) defends Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) during...
Alexander Isak Has Reached The Mountaintop
After 26 matchdays, the Premier League goalscoring leaderboard looks quite familiar. At the top is Mohamed Salah, Liverpool's star winger...
Panthers moving on from veteran LB Shaq Thompson
Aug 12, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson (7) takes the field during the first quarter...
There Is Something Like Baseball On
You shouldn't really watch spring training baseball. Look at it from time to time, sure; let a game lay down...
Juan Soto’s Already Smashing Dingers—New York Yankees Fans Might Want to Look Away
If there is one common trait among baseball general managers who operate in markets with multiple teams, it is to...
This Is The Last Thing You See Before You Die (If You Are A Crab)
You, a purple mangrove crab, have had a good run. You began your life as a larva drifting around the...
