Sean Manaea walked to the mound under the bright lights at Citi Field, carrying more than just his glove. After weeks out with a nagging oblique strain and elbow issue, every pitch felt like a test. Would his arm hold up? Could he give the New York Mets what they desperately need: a reliable start? … Read more
You oughta know by now: This is Defector Music Club, where a number of our writers get together to dish about an album. Today, in honor of Bills Week, Dave McKenna, David Roth, and Lauren Theisen debate Billy Joel’s 1977 smash The Stranger. McKenna: Stunning how few rock and roll Bills are out there! But … Read more
Pre-order Morgan’s upcoming album, “I’m The Problem”, here: Stay connected for exclusive updates:▸Mailing List & Text Sign Up:▸Website: ▸ Shop Merch: Follow Morgan:▸Instagram:▸Twitter:▸TikTok:▸Facebook: Lyrics:My Granddaddy ran shine in East TennesseeI guess that’s where I got my need for speedI sell it illegal to people numbing their painI’m a little crazy but the world’s insane I … Read more
For years, cornerback Darius Slay Jr. faced off against Aaron Rodgers, matching wits with one of the NFL’s smartest quarterbacks. Now, in a twist Slay himself calls surreal, the longtime rivals are teammates in Pittsburgh. Rodgers, a four-time MVP and future Hall of Famer, signed a one-year deal with the Steelers this offseason, joining a … Read more
Ukrainian official said on Monday that Russia during the night launched the largest drone on Ukraine in more than three years, Russia said on Monday. President Donald Trump said that Russian leader Vladimir Putin had become “crazy” by intensifying the bombing of Ukraine just as the United States is trying. Yuri Ehnat, head of the … Read more
Lea Michele is addressing the long-running internet meme about her literacy with a mix of humor and frustration. During her appearance on Jake Shane‘s Therapuss podcast, the Glee alum finally confronted the persistent online joke questioning her ability to read, expressing that she finds it “so sad and so frustrating.” For years, Michele has been … Read more
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty delivered a phenomenal 2024 season, powering the Broncos’ offense with one of the most dominant rushing performances in college football history. Racking up 2,601 yards on 374 carries, Jeanty posted the second-highest single-season rushing total ever—trailing only the legendary Barry Sanders. Widely regarded as the top running back in … Read more