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The State Of The U.S. Open Is The State Of Us
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (1456+ words) It’s being shouted from all corners: The U.S. Open has become an overcrowded, overpriced circus awash in influencers, aspirational influencers, corporate stooges, drunken buffoons, brand activations, inane stunt food, weed smoke, and bettors. It is newly hostile to children, people…...
The Angels Are Just Passing Through
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (212+ words) 1:51 PM EDT on September 8, 2026 Defector has partnered with Baseball Prospectus to bring you a taste of their work. They write good shit that we think you’ll like. If you do like it, we encourage you to check out their site…...
Barcelona Is The Greatest Show On European Soil
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (935+ words) Defector Barcelona Is The Greatest Show On European Soil 12:02 PM EDT on September 8, 2026 Four matches into the La Liga season, Barcelona has looked like one of the greatest attacking teams of all time. What other conclusion can I draw from…...
Why Your Team Sucks 2026: Denver Broncos
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1306+ words) 2:29 PM EDT on September 2, 2026 Some people are fans of the Denver Broncos. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Denver Broncos. This 2026 Defector NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the previews…...
The Chicago Cubs Would Like Your Attention
1+ week, 4+ day ago (829+ words) defector.com The Chicago Cubs Would Like Your Attention 12:12 PM EDT on September 1, 2026 The Chicago Cubs have maintained an awfully low profile for a team that 1) wins often, and by a lot of runs, 2) homers more than anyone, and 3) has…...
Why Your Team Sucks 2026: Houston Texans
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1474+ words) 11:21 AM EDT on August 31, 2026 Some people are fans of the Houston Texans. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Houston Texans. This 2026 Defector NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the previews…...
The San Francisco 49ers Have Revolutionized The Concept Of Losing The Offseason
2+ week, 3+ day ago (369+ words) Defector The San Francisco 49ers Have Revolutionized The Concept Of Losing The Offseason 10:58 AM EDT on August 26, 2026 And York is part of that, too, with his arrest on Monday capping what has perhaps been the single weirdest offseason in recent NFL…...
Why Your Team Sucks 2026: Philadelphia Eagles
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1195+ words) 12:59 PM EDT on August 24, 2026 Some people are fans of the Philadelphia Eagles. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Philadelphia Eagles. This 2026 Defector NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the previews…...
Why Your Team Sucks 2026: Los Angeles Chargers
3+ week, 1+ day ago (819+ words) 12:27 PM EDT on August 21, 2026 Some people are fans of the Los Angeles Chargers. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Los Angeles Chargers. This 2026 Defector NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all…...
Why Your Team Sucks 2026: Pittsburgh Steelers
3+ week, 2+ day ago (1707+ words) 1:36 PM EDT on August 20, 2026 Some people are fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers. This 2026 Defector NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the previews…...