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The baseplate compass has never needed an update

A chunk of clear plastic, a needle and a bubble of liquid. It still beats every gadget that claims to replace it.

NewsSportsBRO DeskOct 28, 20261 min

Rays rally in the 12th to beat Brewers in Game 4 and avoid a World Series sweep

Tampa Bay's late extra-inning comeback keeps the championship series going.

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BRO TakeMovies & TVMarcus ValeNov 2, 20265 min

The Golden Age musicals a man can watch without apologizing

Barn brawls, con men, a Navy captain and a dad who learns to fly a kite. Start with the right one and the skeptic stays on the couch.

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

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Outdoors6 min read

A backpack lasts as long as its zipper does

The fabric gets the marketing. The zippers, seams and buckles get the blame when a pack dies on the trail. Here's how to inspect them before you pay.

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How often do you see your closest friends?

NewsSportsBRO DeskOct 26, 20261 min

Smith-Njigba Stars as Seahawks Beat Chiefs 20-3 on Sunday Night

The Seattle receiver finished with nine catches for 150 yards and a touchdown in a lopsided win.

GuideMovies & TVMarcus ValeOct 18, 20265 min

Hand-drawn classics, with the scary parts flagged

Before computers did the work, people drew every frame. These films still hold up, and here's what to know before the kids sit down.

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

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GuideOutdoorsWes DunbarOct 12, 20266 min

The family tent that's still standing in ten years

A tent rarely dies in a storm. It dies from zippers, sunlight and a damp stuff sack. Here's how to buy one that outlasts the kids' growth spurts.

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Is your money actually in order?

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

NewsSportsBRO DeskOct 24, 20261 min

Tatum Says 'No Beef' With Jaylen Brown After Summer Trade to Philadelphia

Jayson Tatum spent most of his Friday night postgame news conference addressing talk about his relationship with Jaylen Brown.

GuideMovies & TVMarcus ValeOct 18, 20265 min

Old detective shows where the killer always gets caught

Six golden-age mysteries that run on brains instead of body counts, with the content concerns spelled out before you press play.

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Plan a cook for eight people

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StoryOutdoorsDean ShawOct 12, 20266 min

Nobody has improved on the hatchet, and plenty have tried

It's a wedge on a stick, and it's been doing the same job at campsites and woodpiles for generations. Here's how to buy one that outlives you.

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GuideFishingWes DunbarOct 8, 20265 min

Nobody Owns the Fishing Dock, So Act Like Everybody Does

The etiquette every dock regular knows and nobody posts on the sign, from where your line goes to who gets the spare nightcrawlers.

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BRO TakeMovies & TVMarcus ValeOct 17, 20264 min

Hitchcock scared you with what he held back

Seventy years on, Rear Window still raises more dread than most new horror. The reason is craft, and you can watch it with teenagers on the couch.

StoryOutdoorsWes DunbarOct 12, 20265 min

Nobody has beaten the wool blanket, and plenty have tried

It's heavy, it itches a little, and it has outlasted every gadget sold to replace it. Inducting the wool blanket into the Garage Hall of Fame.

Delicious.com — Nine thousand recipes and a plan for tonight

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GuideHobbiesMarcus ValeOct 8, 20265 min

Getting Next, Calling Fouls and Getting Picked Again at Pickup

The pickup court runs on a code nobody posts on the fence. Learn it this Saturday and you'll get picked again next Saturday.

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Does your wardrobe actually fit you?

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

Movies & TV5 min

Adventure films where courage costs something

Outdoors5 min

The needle points north. You're headed somewhere else.

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Build me a 30-day training plan around two sessions a week

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GuideSportsMarcus ValeOct 8, 20266 min

Nobody Remembers the Score, but They Remember Who Brought Ice

The parking lot before kickoff runs on a code nobody posts on the gate. Learn it, and you'll be the tent people walk over to on purpose.

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Movies & TV5 min read

Start with the sword fight, not the masterpiece

Pick the classic by its pace, not its reputation, and your kids might ask for another black-and-white movie by Sunday.

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How many days a week are you actually training?

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