Welcome back to The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off, where Kelsey and Chris attempt to complete the technical challenges from the newest season of The Great British Bake Off in their own home kitchens, with the same time parameters as the professional-grade bakers competing on the show. All season long, the big white tent calls out … Read more
The Baltimore Ravens have been on a roll, winning three straight games to assert their dominance in the AFC. After an earlier hamstring injury, two-time MVP Lamar Jackson has been a huge part of that success since his return in Week 9. Just as Baltimore seemed to be hitting its stride, however, the team received … Read more
Drew Magary’s Thursday Afternoon NFL Dick Joke Jamboroo runs every Thursday at Defector during the NFL season. Got something you wanna contribute? Email the Roo. You can also read Drew over at SFGATE, and buy Drew’s books while you’re at it. By now you know that the only thing that The New York Times does well … Read more
After a brief foray into creatures big, flashy, and famous, we must return to form and focus on the spineless, creepy, and crawling. Today we’re shining a spotlight on one of the most loathèd creepy-crawlers of all—the humble spider. You may fear them, what with their eight spindly legs and general can-do demeanor, but what … Read more
It’s not a stretch to say that the Philadelphia Eagles are having a successful season. The team currently holds the No. 1 seed in the NFC with its 7-2 record, and it is also coming off a gritty 10-7 win over the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football. Despite the success, star receiver A.J. … Read more
It is no secret that the 2025 Bucs are the perfect example of being “all hands on deck.” By now, you know the tale of this Tampa Bay squad. The team has overcome injuries to achieve a 6-3 record, but the group is now in a difficult stretch of the schedule that will define them … Read more
“I know you want there to be a master plan,” the kidnapping victim says to her captor. In Bugonia, the latest movie by Yorgos Lanthimos, Emma Stone plays girlboss biotech CEO Michelle Fuller, and Jesse Plemons is Teddy Gatz, who works at a fulfillment center for Michelle’s Auxolith corporation, in a town hollowed out by … Read more
The Bucs knew they’d have it tough coming out of their bye week, but just in case they needed a reality check or a reminder that such would be the case, the Patriots were happy to give them one on their home field in Week 10. Now, 6-3 Tampa Bay has to hit the road … Read more
Alexandra Eala is taking full advantage of her off-season by going on a holiday and enjoying various adventures in Thailand with her friends. The last competition of her year on the WTA Tour was the 2025 Hong Kong Open, where she participated in both the singles and doubles events. In doubles, she partnered with Chan … Read more
On Wednesday night, the Golden State Warriors played the San Antonio Spurs in Texas. The Warriors won by a score of 125-120. Steph Curry finished the victory with 46 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals while shooting 13/25 from the field and 5/16 from three-point range in 34 minutes of playing time. The … Read more