Dan McQuade, Defector Journalist Profile

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John Laurinaitis Says He Will Testify Against Vince McMahon

4 weeks ago | defector.com | Dan McQuade

John Laurinaitis has pulled off a twist worthy of his time as on-screen GM of WWE Monday Night Raw. That is, it was very obviously coming well before it happened. WWE’s former head of talent relations has been dropped as a co-defendant in Janel Grant’s sex trafficking lawsuit accusing Vince McMahon of gross sexual acts. Representatives for Grant and Laurinaitis announced a settlement-cooperation deal earlier this week; a statement said Laurinaitis will provide “evidence” against McMahon.
Substantial Speech Seemingly Saves Sport’s Shove

1 month ago | defector.com | Dan McQuade

There are two main reasons for Philadelphia Eagles fans to hate Jeffrey Lurie: He’s a billionaire, and he owns the Eagles. Under Lurie, who bought the team in 1994 from car dealership magnate Norman Braman, the Eagles have been one of the best and best-run teams in the NFL. Whatever. It does not matter that the Eagles have won two Super Bowls in eight seasons.
Rockies: While Other Cartoons Are Zany, Snoopy Reminds Us Of The Horrors Of World War I

1 month ago | defector.com | Dan McQuade

The Colorado Rockies are 8-41. Last night’s 9-5 loss to the Phillies was their fourth in a row. Their .163 winning percentage is the worst in baseball. They have scored 164 runs and allowed 321. No one on the team’s hitting over .288; Ryan Feltner is the only starter with an ERA under 5. They are really bad. This naturally makes it hard for in-house media to find anything positive to say about the team.
‘Mitchell’ Is Part Of Joe Don Baker’s Legacy, For Better Or Worse

1 month ago | defector.com | Dan McQuade

“When Mitchell finally reaches the tube,” Boston Globe movie critic Kevin Kelly wrote in his review of the 1975 film, “you can alleviate its unending boredom by looking forward to the commercials.” Kelly was right that the movie needed an upgrade, and that TV would provide it. But it turns out there was a better way to alleviate the unending boredom of Mitchell.
Trump Shows Kids Collectible Card With Photo Of Him Being Shot

2 months ago | defector.com | Dan McQuade

Monday was the White House Easter Egg Roll, an annual event in which children gather on the lawn and get to meet the president, first lady, and the Easter Bunny. Then they all roll eggs down the lawn, I guess, I dunno, I’ve never really seen the thing. Presumably there’s a winner, someone who rolls the most eggs, or rolls them the furthest or the most accurately or just the most to the liking of the president, first lady, and Easter Bunny.
Please Enjoy These Images Of The 2025 Corgi Derby

2 months ago | defector.com | Dan McQuade

Yesterday was the third annual Corgi Derby, a tribute to Queen Elizabeth held at the Musselburgh Racecourse in Scotland. The little dogs that the queen loved most race each other around a 230-foot course, with the winner getting a trophy and treats delivered by Judy Murray, Andy’s mom. The winning dog's name is also printed in publications around the world. This year’s winner was named Juno.
For A Good Time And Great Laughs, Try ‘The Pitt’!

2 months ago | defector.com | Dan McQuade

I always intend to take my parents recommendations, but I never seem to get around to them. They’ll tell me to watch a movie, or some TV series, and I really do want to. They have good taste and I like talking to them about this sort of thing. Even the bonnet dramas my mom watches tend to be pretty entertaining. They recommended Jury Duty, and that became one of our favorite shows in a long while. But my wife and I have a 16-month old child.
That’s Too Many Baseball Cards!

2 months ago | defector.com | Dan McQuade

Spring training was already in full swing when Jason texted me. We mostly talk Phillies, and I figured he wanted to discuss which players would be disappointing us this season. Instead he had a question about baseball cards. He showed me two Topps cards, for the Angels’ Niko Kavadas and the Astros’ Jeremy Peña, from the 2025 set. Each card sparkled in an uncanny way. Kavadas’s card had a reflective blue border, and Peña’s entire card glittered silver.
Philly Fan Hecklers Thwarted By Doors

2 months ago | defector.com | Dan McQuade

My Uncle Dave was at the game with his friend Donald. The Phillies were losing. Dave and Donald were walking around a lower-level concourse in the Veterans Stadium outfield. Bullpens at the Vet were behind the outfield wall in left and right. Fans were pretty high up, but they could lean over from the walkway above and get an overhead view of warmup tosses. Or do other things.
Eliminate The Possession Arrow

2 months ago | defector.com | Dan McQuade

Michigan State was going to lose, but 6-foot-5 Coen Carr was still hustling. He rushed through the lane, passing three Auburn players to fight for a rebound. Auburn’s Miles Kelly slapped the ball out of his hands, and the two ended up on the ground fighting for it. Eventually, Kelly and MSU’s Jase Richardson had dual possession. The referees signaled for a jump ball. Because this was college basketball, that did not lead to an actual jump ball.