Tim Marchman+

Jay-Z doesn't have much to give you: defector.com/jay-z-doesnt...

Jay-Z doesn't have much to give you: defector.com/jay-z-doesnt...

An antitrust expert makes the comprehensive case against the Protect College Spo

An antitrust expert makes the comprehensive case against the Protect College Sports Act: defector.com/an-antitrust...

Somebody fucked up: defector.com/somebody-fuc...

Somebody fucked up: defector.com/somebody-fuc...

FUNBAG: defector.com/fuck-bucket-...

FUNBAG: defector.com/fuck-bucket-...

"I remember staring at it, wondering if such a creature could really exist. How

"I remember staring at it, wondering if such a creature could really exist. How could an animal evolve such a bizarre body plan?" defector.com/this-worm-ha...

LeBron James really is taking daily helicopter rides from his home in New York C

LeBron James really is taking daily helicopter rides from his home in New York City to the offices of his new employer, the Philadelphia 76ers. defector.com/lebron-james...

Matthew Mayich will never be the same again, and so far the only consequence any

Matthew Mayich will never be the same again, and so far the only consequence anyone has faced for his condition is a paid vacation. defector.com/will-matthew...

Any team that signs Tyreek Hill would be adding to its roster someone who is act

Any team that signs Tyreek Hill would be adding to its roster someone who is actively trying to keep documents and recordings out of court that, according to public records, reveal him making threats against his estranged wife. defector.com/tyreek-hill-...

Did I ruin my child's imagination by being such an involved parent? defector.com

Did I ruin my child's imagination by being such an involved parent? defector.com/did-i-ruin-m...

A uniquely clunky sentence is a joy forever: defector.com/a-uniquely-c...

A uniquely clunky sentence is a joy forever: defector.com/a-uniquely-c...

Dylan Larkin and the Red Wings are having agonizing breakup sex on live TV: defe

Dylan Larkin and the Red Wings are having agonizing breakup sex on live TV: defector.com/dylan-larkin...

The TV people are talking about Deshaun Watson all wrong: defector.com/the-tv-pe

The TV people are talking about Deshaun Watson all wrong: defector.com/the-tv-peopl...

‘Content Machines’ asks the right questions about publishing in the platform era

‘Content Machines’ asks the right questions about publishing in the platform era: defector.com/content-mach...

Padres-Brewers has been the best of October baseball: defector.com/padres-brewe.

Padres-Brewers has been the best of October baseball: defector.com/padres-brewe...

Cristiano Ronaldo has lost his damn mind: defector.com/cristiano-ro...

Cristiano Ronaldo has lost his damn mind: defector.com/cristiano-ro...

Must every Leafy thing be so freighted with meaning? Yes, yes it must. defector.

Must every Leafy thing be so freighted with meaning? Yes, yes it must. defector.com/must-every-l...

Christine Brennan has fully lost it over Caitlin Clark: defector.com/christine-b

Christine Brennan has fully lost it over Caitlin Clark: defector.com/christine-br...

In 'American Hagwon,' Min Jin Lee considers the cost, both economic and human, o

In 'American Hagwon,' Min Jin Lee considers the cost, both economic and human, of a people striving to elevate itself. defector.com/the-case-aga...

Kelsey McKinney saw Phoebe Bridgers in Philly: defector.com/phoebe-bridg...

Kelsey McKinney saw Phoebe Bridgers in Philly: defector.com/phoebe-bridg...

Fuck bucket lists: defector.com/fuck-bucket-...

Fuck bucket lists: defector.com/fuck-bucket-...

"I got friends that will hurt her." Court documents describe audio recordings a

"I got friends that will hurt her." Court documents describe audio recordings and video footage Tyreek Hill wants kept out of his divorce trial: defector.com/tyreek-hill-...

The Yankees look meek and flubby: defector.com/the-yankees-...

The Yankees look meek and flubby: defector.com/the-yankees-...

Yes, this is the book that 'Other Mommy' is based on. But several Defector staff

Yes, this is the book that 'Other Mommy' is based on. But several Defector staffers have previously read it and won't shut up about how good it is. defector.com/incidents-ar...

Will Matthew Mayich’s collapse change anything? defector.com/will-matthew...

Will Matthew Mayich’s collapse change anything? defector.com/will-matthew...

This worm has no ifs and many butts: defector.com/this-worm-ha...

This worm has no ifs and many butts: defector.com/this-worm-ha...

LeBron James is commuting in a Fanatics helicopter: defector.com/lebron-james...

LeBron James is commuting in a Fanatics helicopter: defector.com/lebron-james...

This week's 'Nothing But Respect' is a Hell Gate crossover with special guests J

This week's 'Nothing But Respect' is a Hell Gate crossover with special guests Julianne Escobedo Shepherd and Max Rivlin-Nadler. defector.com/knicks-and-n...

White Sox touched by God, or perhaps merely joyful exuberance: defector.com/whit

White Sox touched by God, or perhaps merely joyful exuberance: defector.com/white-sox-to...

A delicious thing to do with some mushrooms: defector.com/a-delicious-...

A delicious thing to do with some mushrooms: defector.com/a-delicious-...

The Atlanta Dream can poke and prod you to death: defector.com/the-atlanta-...

The Atlanta Dream can poke and prod you to death: defector.com/the-atlanta-...

Phoebe Bridgers showed us how to see in the dark: defector.com/phoebe-bridg...

Phoebe Bridgers showed us how to see in the dark: defector.com/phoebe-bridg...

Patience is paying off for Bryce Young: defector.com/patience-is-...

Patience is paying off for Bryce Young: defector.com/patience-is-...

The case against exceptionalism: defector.com/the-case-aga...

The case against exceptionalism: defector.com/the-case-aga...

Atlanta's least heralded relievers did the most: defector.com/atlantas-lea...

Atlanta's least heralded relievers did the most: defector.com/atlantas-lea...

Who among us has not floated the idea of starting a bookstore to our friends and

Who among us has not floated the idea of starting a bookstore to our friends and partners? In 2021, Lucy Yu actually did it. defector.com/how-lucy-yu-...

“Jaguars Junction” is an independent source of football analysis unaffiliated wi

“Jaguars Junction” is an independent source of football analysis unaffiliated with any professional sports franchise. defector.com/jaguars-junc...

The Crossword, Oct. 5: Overheard In New York defector.com/the-crosswor...

The Crossword, Oct. 5: Overheard In New York defector.com/the-crosswor...

The Valkyries are fighting firepower with frenzy: defector.com/the-valkyrie...

The Valkyries are fighting firepower with frenzy: defector.com/the-valkyrie...

Eagles fans demonstrate how to get humbled by opposing coaches: defector.com/eag

Eagles fans demonstrate how to get humbled by opposing coaches: defector.com/eagles-fans-...

Jackson Chourio was nails: defector.com/jackson-chou...

Jackson Chourio was nails: defector.com/jackson-chou...

Mr. Monk and the unfinished book: defector.com/mr-monk-and-...

Mr. Monk and the unfinished book: defector.com/mr-monk-and-...

The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off lurches unsteadily into cake week: defector.c

The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off lurches unsteadily into cake week: defector.com/the-not-so-g...

They packed the Trop and were treated to a gem: defector.com/they-packed-...

They packed the Trop and were treated to a gem: defector.com/they-packed-...

OK, what the hell is going on with Drake Maye? defector.com/ok-what-the-...

OK, what the hell is going on with Drake Maye? defector.com/ok-what-the-...

Accept the expanding ball of infected corpses you cannot change: defector.com/re

Accept the expanding ball of infected corpses you cannot change: defector.com/resident-evi...

Manchester City's financial breaches totaled over £900 million over nine seasons

Manchester City's financial breaches totaled over £900 million over nine seasons: defector.com/manchester-c...

These are the times that try managers' souls: defector.com/these-are-th...

These are the times that try managers' souls: defector.com/these-are-th...

The Fever are good enough to get under your skin: defector.com/the-fever-ar...

The Fever are good enough to get under your skin: defector.com/the-fever-ar...

"I mustered all of my formidable wit and floated to the assembled bloggers a pot

"I mustered all of my formidable wit and floated to the assembled bloggers a potential headline: 'Ben Twice.' Everyone groaned at my shit." defector.com/rice-guys-tw...

"You ever need something so badly it scares you to say it aloud, just because th

"You ever need something so badly it scares you to say it aloud, just because the universe might smell that stench of desperation about you and smite your ass back into the existential garbage time you deserve?" defector.com/how-can-you-...

Lauren Theisen previews the NHL season: defector.com/its-the-2026...

Lauren Theisen previews the NHL season: defector.com/its-the-2026...

Let's remember some 'Daily Show' correspondents: defector.com/lets-remembe...

Let's remember some 'Daily Show' correspondents: defector.com/lets-remembe...

Why the book thief risked it all to scam the publishing world: defector.com/why-

Why the book thief risked it all to scam the publishing world: defector.com/why-the-book...

One game is not enough to deem anyone a fraud ... but two games is. defector.com

One game is not enough to deem anyone a fraud ... but two games is. defector.com/one-game-is-...

I spent three sweltering days shredding the high seas at jogging pace, and it ru

I spent three sweltering days shredding the high seas at jogging pace, and it ruled: defector.com/i-spent-thre...

Nicholas Russell interviews China Miéville about his new epic 'The Rouse' defect

Nicholas Russell interviews China Miéville about his new epic 'The Rouse' defector.com/china-mievil...

Sometimes a recipe leads you astray. defector.com/i-fought-a-p...

Sometimes a recipe leads you astray. defector.com/i-fought-a-p...

"I sense that something is being lost when replays, the K-Zone, and ABS challeng

"I sense that something is being lost when replays, the K-Zone, and ABS challenges combine to take umpire management all the way out of professional baseball, but I am absolutely opposed to professional baseball being managed by bozos who stink at it." defector.com/laz-diaz-and...

After a nine-month campaign, the Ellisons have won the right to dictate the futu

After a nine-month campaign, the Ellisons have won the right to dictate the future of American entertainment and media. defector.com/states-settl...

Fifth third. Fifth. Third. Fiv third. Fih ftherd. Fif tehrd. Fifþ Þird. defector

Fifth third. Fifth. Third. Fiv third. Fih ftherd. Fif tehrd. Fifþ Þird. defector.com/fifth-third-...

Everybody hates Bob Kraft: defector.com/everybody-ha...

Everybody hates Bob Kraft: defector.com/everybody-ha...

Feeling sad about rap again: defector.com/feeling-sad-...

Feeling sad about rap again: defector.com/feeling-sad-...

There's always more angry problem gamblers where those came from: defector.com/t

There's always more angry problem gamblers where those came from: defector.com/theres-alway...

There's nothing like September in the American League: defector.com/theres-nothi

There's nothing like September in the American League: defector.com/theres-nothi...

FUNBAG: defector.com/whats-the-be...

FUNBAG: defector.com/whats-the-be...

The Pete Alonso lovefest wasn't entirely about Pete Alonso. defector.com/pete-al

The Pete Alonso lovefest wasn't entirely about Pete Alonso. defector.com/pete-alonso-...

Ed Sheeran, perhaps best known for writing the kind of music that your second co

Ed Sheeran, perhaps best known for writing the kind of music that your second cousin chooses to play for the father-daughter dance at her wedding, cemented his status as a floppy-spine dummy this week by bending the knee to American billionaire idiot Robert Kraft. defector.com/massive-own-...

Tottenham's revamped attack is an overpriced calamity: defector.com/tottenhams-r

Tottenham's revamped attack is an overpriced calamity: defector.com/tottenhams-r...

Pete Alonso has Mets fans down bad: defector.com/pete-alonso-...

Pete Alonso has Mets fans down bad: defector.com/pete-alonso-...

Toward a proper definition of "overrated" defector.com/toward-a-pro...

Toward a proper definition of "overrated" defector.com/toward-a-pro...

The Miami Sol's needless demise provided a familiar lesson: defector.com/the-mia

The Miami Sol's needless demise provided a familiar lesson: defector.com/the-miami-so...

The Defector tennis corps got together to talk about the U.S. Open: defector.com

The Defector tennis corps got together to talk about the U.S. Open: defector.com/the-defector...

You want your world-conquering sports hero to have better things to do with thei

You want your world-conquering sports hero to have better things to do with their time than lure people into financial disaster. defector.com/lebron-james...

We're still living in the world Sam Bankman-Fried made: defector.com/were-still-

We're still living in the world Sam Bankman-Fried made: defector.com/were-still-l...

What's the best time to start a concert? defector.com/whats-the-be...

What's the best time to start a concert? defector.com/whats-the-be...

The Defector Tennis Desk takes stock of the U.S. Open: defector.com/the-defector

The Defector Tennis Desk takes stock of the U.S. Open: defector.com/the-defector...

See the algorithm’s dark gleam in the Hunter Biden-Andrew Callaghan crypto scam

See the algorithm’s dark gleam in the Hunter Biden-Andrew Callaghan crypto scam email whoopsie: defector.com/hunter-biden...

Arch Manning, room full of dipshits, snicker about AI video of Steve Sarkisian s

Arch Manning, room full of dipshits, snicker about AI video of Steve Sarkisian slapping Holly Rowe: defector.com/arch-manning...

LeBron James wants your paycheck to become his paycheck, by way of Polymarket: d

LeBron James wants your paycheck to become his paycheck, by way of Polymarket: defector.com/lebron-james...

It's the NFL Week 1 JAMBOROO: defector.com/the-gift-of-...

It's the NFL Week 1 JAMBOROO: defector.com/the-gift-of-...

‘Only If You Get Caught’ returns next week: defector.com/only-if-you-...

‘Only If You Get Caught’ returns next week: defector.com/only-if-you-...

Horrible toad very good at what it does: defector.com/horrible-toa...

Horrible toad very good at what it does: defector.com/horrible-toa...

What if we could have a future? defector.com/what-if-we-c...

What if we could have a future? defector.com/what-if-we-c...

Let's see if the Colorado Rockies have learned how to play baseball yet: defecto

Let's see if the Colorado Rockies have learned how to play baseball yet: defector.com/lets-see-if-...

'Furious' is not a girlboss fantasy. Instead, it’s a story of our world—a world

'Furious' is not a girlboss fantasy. Instead, it’s a story of our world—a world in which women are sidelined, beaten, raped, and killed with impunity—and the women who try, in their own mangled ways, to resist it. defector.com/furious-make...

Here's the first-ever episode of Defector's new NFL podcast, 'All Ball' defector

Here's the first-ever episode of Defector's new NFL podcast, 'All Ball' defector.com/and-now-for-...

Callaway Golf got wrecked by YouTube doofuses because everyone's out of ideas: d

Callaway Golf got wrecked by YouTube doofuses because everyone's out of ideas: defector.com/callaway-gol...

What do you do when the gig you do on the side becomes the thing that attracts a

What do you do when the gig you do on the side becomes the thing that attracts acclaim and recognition? Do you lean into the success? Does the side project become your life? defector.com/hrishikesh-h...