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If the Dictionary of Phrases needs a demonstration of what "cautiously optimistic" sounds like, they might want to chat with Mark Banker about his Oregon State defense. He makes a good case for optimism. And he's got reasons to be cautious. It ...

BRIDGEWATER, Mass. - It was a long-time coming. In its fifth year of varsity play, Bridgewater-Raynham boys' lacrosse had yet to claim a postseason victory. After qualifying in each of the last three seasons, the Trojans were looking to snap their...

Have a great weekend. As always, follow the Pac-12 blog on Twitter. To the notes. Ryan in New York City: Did you read [Brian] Fremeau? He makes you and Miller look like clowns. Try objective analysis and not who's the most charming coach whe...

While so much of the attention on Oregon State this spring has been on the quarterback competition -- one of the most intriguing in the nation between Sean Mannion and Cody Vaz -- there are other critical position battles. And the one at cornerbac...

After announcing his leave of presence, Roger Ebert passed away today in Chicago after a long battle with cancer. It's a sad day for movie geeks, writers, and New Yorker caption hopefuls. Bust out your old Mad magazines and dim the lights. See you at...

This week the Girls in Hoodies bid farewell to Girls's divisive second season. What are we to make of the show's trajectory now that Hannah and Adam are "Together" again? How much responsibility do TV writers have to reassure us they're not as dumb a...

Ever since American Horror Story creator Ryan Murphy said he'd be dropping hints regarding the subject matter of Season 3 into the latter episodes of Season 2, fans have been all over the witches tip. After all, two straight weeks of witchcraft-theme...

Victoria Matiash updates her defenseman rankings and outlines young D-men to target who are widely available in ESPN.com fantasy leagues.

Ryan Murphy and Jason Blum are taking on a remake of The Town That Dreaded Sundown, which surprisingly has nothing to do with sundown towns. Or a cover-song thief who comes in the night and yoinks your version of "Baby Got Back": Singer-songwriter Jo...

Corey Pronman breaks down the top prospects on Team Canada ahead of the World Junior Championships.

Blog | Conversation | December 18, 2012

It almost seems as though the pro-life Springdale Cleaners of Cincinnati got an advance screener of this week's American Horror Story. Whether political or just exceedingly envelope-pushy, this episode really hammered the nail of "Hey, missus, what's...

Former NHL scout Grant Sonier breaks down the play of the drafted and undrafted prospects on the OHL Select team in the Nov. 8 game against Team Russia in the Subway Super Series.

Blog | Conversation | November 13, 2012

It was almost eerie, the title of last night's AHSA episode: "Nor'easter." Ryan Murphy has a knack for that. The fact that this episode was no more Halloween-y than the previous two, but that it revolved around a storm, was interesting to me: This ye...

BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- The enormous gust of wind that blew over the Bridgewater-Raynham football field late Saturday afternoon wasn't a meteorological phenomenon. Rather, it was Trojans coach Dan Buron exhaling after his team held off Xaver...

Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk sure do love them some secrets 'n' shame. The first installment of American Horror Story was a sort of revelatory study in how bizarre television can get, with its plates of brains and unabashedly over-the-top rubber suit...

With the 2012-13 season creeping closer, Hockey Prospectus and Craig Custance examine the rosters of every NHL team to see who is on the rise, who is declining and who could shine for the first time in the season ahead.

Story | Conversation | September 06, 2012