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How Junior Wells’s “Messin’ with the Kid” Was Written in Minutes

How Junior Wells’s “Messin’ with the Kid” Was Written in Minutes

Discover the true story behind 'Messin' with the Kid,' the signature song of Chicago blues legend Junior Wells, and the hidden figures who made it a classic.

How ‘Downhearted Blues’ Turned Bessie Smith Into a Recording Star

How ‘Downhearted Blues’ Turned Bessie Smith Into a Recording Star

In 1923, record executives doubted Bessie Smith's raw sound. The song they hesitated on, 'Downhearted Blues,' would launch a legend.

Joshua Báez of the Cardinals hits 3 homers in his first 3 at-bats in a historic major league debut

Joshua Báez of the Cardinals hits 3 homers in his first 3 at-bats in a historic major league debut

Joshua Báez became the first player to hit a home run in each of his first three at-bats in the majors, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to an 8-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday

Rivalry Roundup: Baltimore beats down Tampa, Boston loses to Pittsburgh

Rivalry Roundup: Baltimore beats down Tampa, Boston loses to Pittsburgh

It was an almost perfect Sunday in the AL East as the Yanks paired a win with losses from Boston and Tampa.

The Week Ahead for Atlanta: The most grueling road trip of the season

The Week Ahead for Atlanta: The most grueling road trip of the season

The Braves are probably going to be sick of airplanes by the time this week is over

The First U.S. Airmail Flight Took Off—and the Pilot Got Lost

The First U.S. Airmail Flight Took Off—and the Pilot Got Lost

The establishment of a formal airmail service in the United States was a pivotal moment in the nation's postal and aviation history. While intermit...

Braves vs. Diamondbacks series recap: Braves avoid brooms with big hit from Matt Olson

Braves vs. Diamondbacks series recap: Braves avoid brooms with big hit from Matt Olson

The hometown kid just keeps on coming up big when Atlanta needs him.

Chase Complete

On the eve of returning to Denver, we provide a final update from Philadelphia last month.

How does Joshua Baez set up the Cardinals future lineup?

How does Joshua Baez set up the Cardinals future lineup?

Incredible. Amazing. Historic. Unbelievable. Those were one word texts I received from a few friends who were in as much disbelief as I was seeing Joshua Baez make history. The first homer almost seemed expected. The second one, shocking. The record-setting homer? Go ahead and share any other (clean) words you used at the moment […]

Series Preview: Mariners (57-65) at Astros (62-60)

Series Preview: Mariners (57-65) at Astros (62-60)

The Mariners head to Houston for a massive three-game series.

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Bridges Texas History explores 'Father of American Psychiatry'

Bridges Texas History explores 'Father of American Psychiatry'

In his latest history column, Ken Bridges explores the life and legacy of Dr. Benjamin Rush - a founding father of the U.S. and advocate for psychiatry.

White Sox take another key series in 4-3 win over Detroit

White Sox take another key series in 4-3 win over Detroit

The South Siders extended their division lead to 4 ½ games with Sunday’s victory