Analyst Hints at SEC Team That Could Be Nick Saban’s Return Destination, but It Comes With a $60 Million Caveat

Legendary Alabama football coach Nick Saban’s retirement may not be the final chapter after all. Someone close to the legendary coach thinks he’s not done with coaching, and there’s one SEC program that keeps coming up in conversations. The catch? Getting him there would cost $60 million, but it’s probably not happening. Dive into Try … Read more

And Now, A Letter From A Bill

Time for your weekly edition of the Defector Funbag. Got something on your mind? Email the Funbag. And buy Drew’s book, The Night The Lights Went Out, while you’re at it. Today, we’re talking about the national anthem, Kevin Costner, desert island actors, action film musicals, and more. Final reminder: Why Your Team Sucks returns … Read more

Which Bucs Uniform Combo Is Your Favorite?

A new Pewter Report Roundtable debuts every Tuesday on PewterReport.com. Each week, the Pewter Reporters tackle another tough Bucs question. This week’s prompt: With the Bucs unveiling their new alternate throwbacks, which Tampa Bay uniform combination is your favorite? Scott Reynolds: There’s Just Something About Bucs’ All-Pewter Look I am a big fan of the … Read more

Insider Shuts Down Red Sox Collapse Talk With Bold Trade Deadline Prediction That Could Flip the Playoff Race

The Boston Red Sox just finished the first half of the 2025 season riding a 10-game winning streak that has everyone talking. With Alex Bregman back in the lineup and the team playing their best baseball in years, one MLB insider believes they’re just one piece away from being real contenders. Try PFSN’s FREE fantasy baseball … Read more

Bill’s Wines & Liquors: The Defector Review

There is no shortage of entrepreneurial Bills in New York City. A trip around town can bring you to such businesses as the diner Bill’s in Ridgewood, the bike shop Bill’s Cyclery in Woodside, the jazz club Bill’s Place in Harlem, or Bill’s Supper Club in Midtown. (There is also a Brooklyn bar called Post … Read more

Bucs Officially Unveil Alternate Throwback Uniform Ahead Of 50th Season

Bucs 1976 throwback uniforms – Photo by: Tampa Bay Buccaneers After months of speculation – then teasers from the Bucs themselves – the day has finally come as Tampa Bay officially unveiled an alternate throwback uniform on Tuesday morning. This is just the latest bit of homage the Bucs are paying to their roots in … Read more

Fatal Battles In Common Loons: A Subsequent Analysis

Kathryn Xu: This weekend, my family and I went up to Lake Placid, where I saw several loons. As is the case when I see birds of note, I informed Barry Petchesky of this fact, only to discover that I was not the only Defector staffer to recently see loons and subsequently inform Barry Petchesky … Read more

The Buzz Surrounding Calijah Kancey In 2025

Let’s put the spotlight on Bucs defensive lineman Calijah Kancey. With the 2024 season firmly in the rearview mirror and the pre-draft process, free agency, the draft itself, OTAs and mini-camp also behind us, it’s time to ramp up the excitement for training camp and then, of course, the Bucs’ 50th season. As we did … Read more

Cowboys Star Micah Parsons Teams Up With Texans QB C.J. Stroud for Bold New Venture

Micah Parsons spends his Sundays hunting down quarterbacks like C.J. Stroud. But when the cameras rolled for their latest project, the Dallas Cowboys linebacker and Houston Texans quarterback put aside their on-field rivalry to become astronauts. The result is a commercial that turns a simple sandwich launch into a space mission, complete with mission control … Read more