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LeBron James has a rough night in Cleveland as 76ers fall to Cavaliers

James scored eight points on 3-for-12 shooting with six turnovers in Philadelphia's 119-96 NBA Cup loss.

GuideOutdoorsWes DunbarNov 7, 20266 min

Leave Your Own Rod in the Truck

Fishing with your kid works best when you don't fish at all. Here's the gear, the water, and the pace that get a kid hooked on the sport.

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GuideFishingWes DunbarNov 6, 20266 min

Pick Your Line by the Water, Not the Fish

The number on the spool matters less than what your lure runs through and how clear the water is. Get those right and the pound test mostly picks itself.

Names.com — The name is the first thing you sell

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Hobbies6 min read

A Cutting Board Is the Right First Woodworking Project

You don't need a garage, a table saw or a thousand dollars. You need a few hardwood boards, glue, two clamps and a free weekend.

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How often do you see your closest friends?

NewsSportsBRO DeskNov 6, 20261 min

Giants reportedly lead Broncos and Vikings in chase for Colts RB Jonathan Taylor

A trade rumor says New York is ahead of two other teams in pursuit of the Indianapolis running back.

StoryHumorMarcus ValeNov 6, 20265 min

Your Son Said "That's Mid" and Your Wife Wants a Translation

A field guide to teenage slang at the dinner table, and why you'll get half of it wrong in front of the one person who notices.

CancerDefying.com — The research, protocols and reading in one place

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GuideHunting & ShootingWes DunbarNov 6, 20266 min

A quiet bull isn't a gone bull

September elk calling is half sound and half silence. Learn what the quiet means and you'll stop walking away from bulls that were already coming.

Quiz

Is your money actually in order?

Six questions. No email required, no sales pitch at the end.

GuideOutdoorsWes DunbarNov 6, 20265 min

Carry two ways to make water safe, not one good filter

Filters clog, freeze and crack, usually on day two and usually at the worst moment. Build a setup that has a backup before you leave the trailhead.

GuideFishingWes DunbarNov 5, 20266 min

How to Keep a Rod and Reel Alive for Twenty Years

Most reels don't wear out. They get cooked by salt, grit and a damp closet. Here's how to stop that without turning fishing into chores.

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Pressure-test my business idea

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GuideHobbiesDean ShawNov 5, 20265 min

Two hundred dollars buys a real hand tool shop if you skip the set

Seven tools, one sharpening stone and a scrap of pine. That's all you need to start woodworking with your hands, and none of it plugs in.

Coconut.com — Tell us when. We find where the sun is.

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BRO TakeHumorMarcus ValeNov 5, 20264 min

You Said You'd Help Out. Now You Own a Whistle

The practice plan lasts six minutes. The snack schedule lasts forever. A field guide for every dad who only meant to help out.

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Where does your phone charge overnight?

NewsSportsBRO DeskNov 5, 20261 min

Jangoo, Forde and Mangru earn first West Indies cricket contracts

The board has published its 2026-27 contract list for both the men's and women's teams.

GuideHunting & ShootingWes DunbarNov 5, 20266 min

Your dominant eye picks the shoulder, not your hand

Right-handed with a left master eye? Before you buy a new rifle or learn a new shoulder, find out what switching sides really costs.

GermProof.com — An invisible germ barrier on your skin for hours

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GuideMusicDean ShawNov 5, 20266 min

Ten songs, one binder, and a kitchen table that sings

Most family music nights die by week three. A binder, a capo and one rule about the weakest player will keep yours going.

Quiz

Does your wardrobe actually fit you?

Five questions, honestly answered, and a plan for the next two weeks.

NewsSportsBRO DeskNov 5, 20261 min

Struggling Suns Meet the Magic While Looking to End a Four-Game Skid

Phoenix and Orlando, each 12th in their conference, face off with both teams in need of wins.

GuideGolfDean ShawNov 5, 20265 min

Match the putter to your stroke, then stop shopping

A ten-minute test tells you whether you need a blade or a mallet. After that, the best deal is usually a used one.

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GuideOutdoorsWes DunbarNov 5, 20266 min

Skip the paracord bracelet and carry a real hank of cord

Fifty feet of cord and five knots will run a tarp, a bear bag, a clothesline and a repair job. Here's how to pack it and use it without hurting the woods.