Saturday, March 7, 2026

Blood sports satisfy primal male urges for violence

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Some sports fans like to see athletes spill blood or suffer concussions and broken bones. That’s the only way to explain some emerging viole...
Saturday, February 28, 2026

My 2026 picks for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation on Feb. 25 announced a list of 17 performer nominees to be considered for 2026 induction into t...
Saturday, February 14, 2026

The Winter Olympics and fringe sports

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The Winter Olympics are underway in Italy and with it the return of some fringe sports that most people only hear about every four years. No...
Saturday, February 7, 2026

Newspapers I used to work for and what’s become of them

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My professional career has been in two parts. The first was after I earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Illinois...
Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Note to Rock Hall: Get back to basics

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With the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame preparing nominations for this year’s induction ceremony, it is important that the body pick an exciting...
Sunday, January 25, 2026

Music residencies make Las Vegas an entertainment destination

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For older, established music artists, there’s no need to tour when fans can come to you. That’s the point behind music residencies in Las Ve...
Saturday, January 24, 2026

‘The Wizard of Oz at Sphere’ was amazing. But what’s next?

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The reimagined version of the classic MGM musical “The Wizard of Oz” at the Sphere in Las Vegas is an amazing experience. And it makes you w...