The NCAA May Be Losing Control of College Football as SEC Frustrations Boil Over
For all of you who appreciate college football as deeply as I do, I would strongly advise you to make...
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The Lost City Of Bing Bong, With David Grann
When we first had New Yorker staff writer and bestselling author David Grann on the podcast back in 2023, Drew...
Braves, keeping historic pace, face Reds’ winless Chris Paddack
May 28, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) celebrates while running the bases after...
Don’t Think Too Hard About The New York Liberty
The most maddening moments the New York Liberty have to offer are not the bad ones—not the turnovers, the biffed...
Reports: Dodgers to put Teoscar Hernandez on IL, recall Ryan Ward
May 23, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) during the game against the Milwaukee...
Getting Kicked Out Of The Comedian Run, With Gavin Matts
This week on Nothing But Respect, we were thrilled to be joined by the comedian and actor Gavin Matts. You...
Reports: Milan Momcilovic returning to college after NBA flirtations
Mar 11, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) shoots the ball during the first...
How Do I Talk About Parenting If My Baby Has Been Pretty Chill So Far?
Welcome back to Minor Dilemmas, where a member of Defector's Parents Council will answer your questions on surviving family life. Have...
Liberty G Sabrina Ionescu (back) out vs. Mercury
Sep 19, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) dribbles against the Phoenix Mercury during the...
I Am Captain Of The Democrats Now. Here Is My Battleplan.
Time for your weekly edition of the Defector Funbag. Got something on your mind? Email the Funbag. You can also...
Golden Knights after sweeping into finals: ‘Now the real stuff starts’
May 26, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (61) celebrates scoring against Colorado Avalanche...
Knicks Fans Turned Radio City Music Hall Into The Best Party In Town
NEW YORK — On Monday night, the Knicks punched their ticket to the NBA Finals. Local fans of the Finals-bound...
A’s promote top prospect, LHP Gage Jump, with Aaron Civale hurt
Feb 23, 2026; Scottsdale, Arizona, USA; Athletics pitcher Gage Jump (79) throws against the San Francisco Giants in the third...
It’s All About Victor Wembanyama
A playoff series will eventually teach you how to watch it. Once the players have settled into their matchups and...
Knicks finish sweep of Cavs, make first NBA Finals since 1999
May 25, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoots while defended by Cleveland Cavaliers center...
