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How Lenny Bruce’s 1961 Carnegie Hall Concert Became a Landmark of Unfiltered Stand-Up

How Lenny Bruce’s 1961 Carnegie Hall Concert Became a Landmark of Unfiltered Stand-Up

Lenny Bruce's legendary 1961 Carnegie Hall performance was a landmark, but his most controversial material almost didn't make the cut.

Robert Jr. Lockwood Credited with Transforming B.B. King's Guitar Playing

Robert Jr. Lockwood Credited with Transforming B.B. King's Guitar Playing

Robert Jr. Lockwood Credited with Transforming B.B. King's Guitar Playing

How Freddie King Built His Signature Biting Blues-Guitar Sound

How Freddie King Built His Signature Biting Blues-Guitar Sound

A deep dive into the specific gear, unorthodox techniques, and stylistic fusions that made blues legend Freddie King a guitar icon.

How “Down Hearted Blues” Turned Bessie Smith Into a Recording Star

How “Down Hearted Blues” Turned Bessie Smith Into a Recording Star

A look into the surprising history of Bessie Smith's breakout 1923 hit, 'Downhearted Blues,' and how it transformed American music forever.

Why Junior Wells’ Hoodoo Man Blues Was a Risk That Changed Chicago Blues Albums

Why Junior Wells’ Hoodoo Man Blues Was a Risk That Changed Chicago Blues Albums

In 1965, Junior Wells recorded 'Hoodoo Man Blues,' an album a studio thought was a commercial risk but became a landmark of the blues genre.

Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs

Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs

Brewers host Cubs after four-game split at Wrigley last week

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Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and predictions

Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and predictions

The Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers meet Monday to begin a 3-game NL Central series. First pitch in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is set for 2:10 p.m. ET.

Brewers rally in 8th and hold off comeback attempt in 9th for 4-3 win over Cubs

Brewers rally in 8th and hold off comeback attempt in 9th for 4-3 win over Cubs

Jackson Chourio singled home two runs to spark a three-run rally in the eighth inning and made a diving catch for the final out in the ninth as the Milwaukee Brewers came from behind to beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3

Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 2026 Season Review

Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 2026 Season Review

A stronger second half and plenty of promising performances highlighted the year

Today in White Sox History: September 8

Today in White Sox History: September 8

A cheating scandal, 40 years after the Black Sox?

From factories to MLB’s front offices — Labor Day on the cusp of baseball’s labor war

From factories to MLB’s front offices — Labor Day on the cusp of baseball’s labor war

Connecting the history of Labor Day to baseball's next big union fight

Conforto homers, Hoerner has 3 hits to lead the Cubs past the Marlins, 6-5

Conforto homers, Hoerner has 3 hits to lead the Cubs past the Marlins, 6-5

Michael Conforto homered and singled, Nico Hoerner had three hits and an RBI and the Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 6-5 on Saturday