One advantage I have always held in the literary arts is speed. I am a fast reader and an even faster scanner. I can draft quickly, churning out hundreds of words as if turning on a spigot. It’s an advantage in the age of quantity, and the ability to write a lot all the time … Read more
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 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
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
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
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
Bucs OT Charlie Heck – Photo courtesy of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers After news broke this week that All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs is likely to start the season on the PUP list, curiosity naturally mounted on who would man his position until his much-anticipated return – veteran newcomer Charlie Heck. The Bucs lost last … Read more
Freddie Freeman’s homecoming to Atlanta for the 2025 All-Star Game just got a lot more entertaining. The Dodgers’ first baseman brought his family to Truist Park, where his eldest son, Charlie, delivered the kind of innocent honesty that only kids can pull off. When asked which player he was most excited to see at the … Read more
Ahead of her title defense at the 2025 Citi DC Open, Paula Badosa provided a concerning update regarding her health. The Spaniard has been grappling with a recurring back injury for some time, which has prompted her to withdraw from several tournaments over the past few years. Badosa’s most recent withdrawal came during the 2025 … Read more
College football legend Johnny Manziel made waves this week after claiming that, had he played in today’s Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) era, he would have made so much money that going to the NFL would’ve been a “pay cut.” Dive into Try out PFSN’s FREE college football playoff predictor, where you can simulate every … Read more