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Academy Sports Opens New Stores, Creating Local Jobs

Academy Sports + Outdoors is poised to create over 120 new jobs and commit more than $10,000 in community support to local areas, driven by the opening of just two new stores.

Priya Singh·July 31, 2026

A golden retriever named Jeff, the star of Dutch pickup soccer, playfully interacts with players during a game in a sunny park.

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Jeff the dog becomes a legend in Dutch style pickup soccer

A 5-year-old golden retriever named Jeff, known for retrieving out-of-bounds balls and occasionally blocking shots with his head, has become the unlikely star of a Dutch-style pickup soccer league.

Yara Haddad·June 5, 2026

A spread of delicious baked goods on a rustic table, with a golden trophy at the center, representing the Defector Bake Off champion.

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Defector Bake Off Crowns New Champion Amidst Flourishing Community Spirit

Over 50 Defector readers from 15 states submitted 'Rebellious Recipes' for the inaugural 2026 Defector Bake Off.

Yara Haddad·May 26, 2026