Rory Dames—the women’s soccer coach currently banned for life from the NWSL, and who has been accused of abuse by…

Following this week’s news that the brilliant writer Annie Dillard has died at age 81, some Defector staffers wrote about…

When the Chicago Cubs offense is clicking—like it was Wednesday night at Wrigley Field against the Atlanta Braves—it seems like…

The Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings will be a classic strength vs. strength matchup. Chicago’s explosive offense versus Minnesota’s relentless…

Chicago Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady earned his spot on the US Men’s National Team for the 2026 World Cup this…

There is a cottage industry in publishing dedicated to understanding Donald Trump and his followers. Since his election in 2016,…

The Chicago Cubs, amid a pitching dilemma centering around a struggling bullpen, finds itself facing another problem ahead of postseason…

The Chicago Bears are 1-0 to begin the new season, following an impressive offensive display against the Carolina Panthers. The…

This week on the show, Harry and I hung out with the hosts of the State of the League podcast…

The Moon got whacked. The Moon gets whacked a lot, honestly. You can just look at its beaten, cratered surface…

Drew Magary’s Thursday Afternoon NFL Dick Joke Jamboroo runs every Thursday at Defector during the NFL season Got something you…

Welcome to Listening Habits, a column where I share the music and musical topics I’ve been fixated on recently. The last few…