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Former Deadspin Staffers Launching New Defector Media Venture

Defector will start with a podcast in August and roll out a website in the fall

Five Mistakes That Made the MLB COVID-19 Outbreak Inevitable

Why the Marlins outbreak is likely the first of many

Roger Goodell Outlines NFL's Plan to Play in Letter to Fans

Goodell said the NFL was focused on "the safety of players, coaches, personnel, fans and our communities"

Can the Washington Football Team Overcome Dan Synder?

Washington has gone 142-193-1 during Snyder’s tenure as owner

Breakouts and an Outbreak: These Are MLB's Top Opening-Weekend Storylines

Unfortunately for MLB, the Marlins' COVID-19 woes overshadowed a good weekend of baseball

Kyrie Irving Commits $1.5M to WNBA Players Who Opted Out of Season

The players can receive the money regardless of why they decided to sit out the 2020 season

NFL Players Who Attend "High-Risk" Events Will Risk Paychecks

Players who contract the coronavirus can face team discipline according to the league's new protocol

Donald Trump Scraps Plan to Throw Out First Pitch at Yankee Stadium

Trump will not have to risk being mocked like Dr. Anthony Fauci

Have the Houston Rockets Run Out of Time?

Boxed in by their owner’s parsimony, this year could be Houston’s last, best shot at a title

Marlins' Home Opener Canceled Due to COVID-19 Outbreak on Team

At least 14 members of Miami's team have tested positive for coronavirus

Can Joe Burrow Lead a Culture Change in Cincinnati?

The No. 1 draft pick has his work cut out for him with the NFL's 32nd-ranked team

Does Bobsledding Pose a Concussion Hazard?

New data offers a worrying take on the sport

The Pro Athletes Who Make the Most Money on Instagram, Revealed

Many of the biggest names in the game are soccer players

WNBA Players Walk Off Court in National Anthem Protest

New York Liberty and Seattle Storm players walked off during anthem to protest racial inequality

Jamal Adams Finally Leaves Jets in Blockbuster Trade With Seahawks

The Jets got a haul from the Seahawks for a player who no longer wanted to stay in New York