Yankees hope to keep offense in gear in finale vs. Astros
Aug 26, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. (26) reacts after his two...
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Our Favorite Dolly Parton Performances
Following Tuesday's news of Dolly Parton's death, the Defector staff convened to remember some of our favorite performances by her."High...
Guardians score twice in ninth to sweep Angels
Aug 26, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (21) throws in the first inning against the...
Why Your Team Sucks 2026: Chicago Bears
Some people are fans of the Chicago Bears. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Chicago Bears....
No lead is safe as Diamondbacks, Cubs enter series finale
Aug 25, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pinch hitter Ryan Waldschmidt (right) celebrates with teammates Merrill Kelly and Tim...
Here’s All The Court Documents Jed York Asked To Be Sealed
On Monday, the day after his arrest on a criminal charge of engaging in prostitution—later pleaded down to disorderly conduct—San...
Serena Williams, Carlos Alcaraz fall in QFs of U.S. Open mixed doubles
August 25, 2026; New York, United States; Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka and Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action during their mixed doubles...
Vuelta a España Haunted By Red-Haired Viral Video Prankster
The Vuelta a España, long the runt sibling among cycling's Grand Tours, promised to be bigger and better than usual...
Rockies RHP Mason Adams set for major league debut against Nationals
Apr 10, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; General view of Colorado Rockies hats and gloves during the eighth inning against the...
Hull City Drags Red Devils Right Back To Hell
As a soccer fan, one of the best things you can do for your physical and mental well-being is to...
Marlins activate 1B/OF Kyle Stowers (hamstring) from 10-day IL
Jul 26, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins left fielder Kyle Stowers (28) rounds the bases after hitting a home...
Turn Your Busted Tomatoes Into Tomato Water
I can't help but empathize with the heirloom tomato this time of year. The first BLTs have been eaten; the...
Former NBA player ejected after confrontation with Sky’s Natasha Cloud
Aug 23, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Turkish-American former basketball player and human rights activist Enes Kanter Freedom reacts as he...
Deshaun Watson: Very Telling That Browns Fans Would Boo Me For Being A Lousy Quarterback And Shitty Guy
There are a number of very obvious reasons why Cleveland Browns fans might boo Deshaun Watson, all of which are...
Athletics stage 7-run rally to sting Astros in rubber match
Aug 23, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Athletics center fielder Henry Bolte (33) hits a double during the sixth inning against...
