Cal “Big Dumper” Raleigh is an outlier in the obvious sense—he is the current MLB home run leader—but pile on the descriptive adjectives, and you wind up with an amalgam of three truths, all theoretically past their prime: Cal Raleigh is a switch-hitting catcher who plays for the Mariners. Somehow, he is still the current … Read more
As Pro Football Focus continues to unveil their summer positional rankings series, they have turned their heads to the most controversial position in the sport. Quarterback! This is a particularly touchy subject for Bucs fans as Baker Mayfield, while beloved within the fanbase, is not seen with the same reverence by most evaluators as well … Read more
The buzz was palpable from the moment Natalia Bryant and tennis star Coco Gauff appeared courtside at Barclays Center. Two icons-in-the-making united to cheer on WNBA standout Sabrina Ionescu. The moment set the tone for the New York Liberty’s commanding 85–66 against the Chicago Sky on June 10, 2025. The late Kobe Bryant’s 22-year-old daughter, … Read more
Paul Skenes‘ girlfriend, Olivia Dunne, has been progressing in various fields of interest since bidding adieu to the LSU Tigers gymnastics program after five long years. She had joined the program in 2020 and simultaneously pursued her bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary skills, which she completed in December 2024. Now, the famous internet personality has shifted … Read more
Jon Jones is currently one of the most talked-about fighters on social media due to the delay in his potential fight with Tom Aspinall for the heavyweight title unification. He has shown little interest in the matchup, and fans are mocking him online for not accepting the fight. A viral meme poking fun at Jones’ … Read more
On June 10, the Denver Broncos signed free agent running back J.K. Dobbins, who played the 2024 season with division rival Los Angeles Chargers. The deal is for one year, $5.25 million. The running back room had become a pressing concern for head coach Sean Payton’s offense, with many expecting the team to draft one … Read more
The Bucs kicked off mandatory mini-camp on Tuesday morning as they continue their offseason ramp-up before this season. Much of the attention has understandably been on the defensive side of the football with several new faces in new places. Still, that does not take away from the gains the offense is making under offensive coordinator … Read more
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 NBA, dogs, Los Angeles, and more. Kurt: Is there a song that you think would be a good basis … Read more
Stefanos Tsitsipas recently reminisced about the trip he and his girlfriend, Paula Badosa, took to Iceland last year. The couple embarked on this getaway following the conclusion of the 2024 tennis season. Tsitsipas and Badosa have been in a relationship for two years, having started dating in June 2023. Stefanos Tsitsipas Fondly Reminisces About His … Read more
With all that’s gone on in the Bucs’ offense over the past couple of months and the offseason, it sometimes feels like Rachaad White can be the forgotten guy in this offense. The headlines for the offense were all about Josh Grizzard taking over as offensive coordinator, wide receiver Chris Godwin getting re-signed, Tampa Bay … Read more