Lauren Smith
@laurensmith.bsky.social
Professor, Rowan University | Research Director - Center for Sports Comm & Social Impact | Researching effects of narratives & portrayals of gender, race, & social issues in sport | Triathlete | Ironman x 3 | Traveling the 🌎 w/ Kenny Smith | War Eagle
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Lauren Smith
@laurensmith.bsky.social
· Nov 10
Our community of scholars who study all things sport is amazing, so I made a #starterpack. Let’s grow this community! If you want to be added please let me know!
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This headline should read “"Massive manhunt underway for high school coached charged with possession of child sex abuse materials."
My friend @acnatta.bsky.social said the current headline says a lot about the priorities of that newsroom. And society.
He is not wrong.
My friend @acnatta.bsky.social said the current headline says a lot about the priorities of that newsroom. And society.
He is not wrong.
Update: Massive manhunt underway for undefeated head high school coach who went missing prior to playoff game
Tuesday 1pm EST Update >> The search is now considered a manhunt as authorities have announced they've obtained 10 warrants charging Turner with five counts of chil
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November 26, 2025 at 2:33 AM
This headline should read “"Massive manhunt underway for high school coached charged with possession of child sex abuse materials."
My friend @acnatta.bsky.social said the current headline says a lot about the priorities of that newsroom. And society.
He is not wrong.
My friend @acnatta.bsky.social said the current headline says a lot about the priorities of that newsroom. And society.
He is not wrong.
He said he's going back to find
(Going back to find)
What's left of his world
The world he left behind
Not so long ago
He's leaving (leaving)
On that midnight train to Georgia (leaving on a midnight train)
Hmm, yeah
Said he's going back (going back to find)
To a simpler place and time
(Going back to find)
What's left of his world
The world he left behind
Not so long ago
He's leaving (leaving)
On that midnight train to Georgia (leaving on a midnight train)
Hmm, yeah
Said he's going back (going back to find)
To a simpler place and time
November 23, 2025 at 4:22 AM
He said he's going back to find
(Going back to find)
What's left of his world
The world he left behind
Not so long ago
He's leaving (leaving)
On that midnight train to Georgia (leaving on a midnight train)
Hmm, yeah
Said he's going back (going back to find)
To a simpler place and time
(Going back to find)
What's left of his world
The world he left behind
Not so long ago
He's leaving (leaving)
On that midnight train to Georgia (leaving on a midnight train)
Hmm, yeah
Said he's going back (going back to find)
To a simpler place and time
When you're weary, feeling small,
When tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all;
I'm on your side. When times get rough
And friends just can't be found,
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
When tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all;
I'm on your side. When times get rough
And friends just can't be found,
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
November 23, 2025 at 3:43 AM
When you're weary, feeling small,
When tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all;
I'm on your side. When times get rough
And friends just can't be found,
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
When tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all;
I'm on your side. When times get rough
And friends just can't be found,
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
The Thunder God has spoken.
"Michael Porter Jr. says he wants people to stop comparing WNBA players to men and claims he would’ve dominated the WNBA as an eighth grader"
November 21, 2025 at 12:57 AM
The Thunder God has spoken.
Me, watching Bo Nix drive down the field - again - to put the Broncos in a chance to win.
“You know, if he didn’t have shit coaching, we could have had this at Auburn.”
@kennysmith.bsky.social: “Is that BIRGing or CORFing?”
Me: That’s just me being pissed. Screw you, Gus Malzahn.
“You know, if he didn’t have shit coaching, we could have had this at Auburn.”
@kennysmith.bsky.social: “Is that BIRGing or CORFing?”
Me: That’s just me being pissed. Screw you, Gus Malzahn.
November 17, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Me, watching Bo Nix drive down the field - again - to put the Broncos in a chance to win.
“You know, if he didn’t have shit coaching, we could have had this at Auburn.”
@kennysmith.bsky.social: “Is that BIRGing or CORFing?”
Me: That’s just me being pissed. Screw you, Gus Malzahn.
“You know, if he didn’t have shit coaching, we could have had this at Auburn.”
@kennysmith.bsky.social: “Is that BIRGing or CORFing?”
Me: That’s just me being pissed. Screw you, Gus Malzahn.
Christmas came early.
Though at this point, I think Auburn may be the psycho partner who drives their partners away with the crazy.
Sigh.
Though at this point, I think Auburn may be the psycho partner who drives their partners away with the crazy.
Sigh.
November 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Christmas came early.
Though at this point, I think Auburn may be the psycho partner who drives their partners away with the crazy.
Sigh.
Though at this point, I think Auburn may be the psycho partner who drives their partners away with the crazy.
Sigh.
And now you are posting it again. Do you really want me going nuclear a second time? 🤪
In a friends chat last night I said “Anyone want to see @laurensmith.bsky.social go nuclear?” I sent this story and then recounted her reaction in my best Bill Simmons gonzo-lite style.
It was an inspired bit of writing.
It was an inspired bit of writing.
AI-mediated communication -- apology edition:
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/u...
And yes, there's academic research too:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#AIMC
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/u...
And yes, there's academic research too:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#AIMC
November 1, 2025 at 12:38 AM
And now you are posting it again. Do you really want me going nuclear a second time? 🤪
“O Canada” is the far superior anthem. I said what I said. The end.
*Rufus Wainwright concludes O Canada*
@laurensmith.bsky.social: Let’s move to Canada.
Bluesky is now a sports platform.
And also an anthem platform.
@laurensmith.bsky.social: Let’s move to Canada.
Bluesky is now a sports platform.
And also an anthem platform.
October 30, 2025 at 12:04 AM
“O Canada” is the far superior anthem. I said what I said. The end.
I did! With you! 😘
October 26, 2025 at 10:28 PM
I did! With you! 😘
I’m so annoyed that when I took my contacts out just now, I almost squirted hand soap in to them instead of contact lens solution.
I blame Hugh.
I blame Hugh.
Fire. Hugh. Freeze.
Good night.
Good night.
October 19, 2025 at 3:54 AM
I’m so annoyed that when I took my contacts out just now, I almost squirted hand soap in to them instead of contact lens solution.
I blame Hugh.
I blame Hugh.
Fire. Hugh. Freeze.
Good night.
Good night.
October 19, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Fire. Hugh. Freeze.
Good night.
Good night.
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Major League 2 - They'll blow it in the 9th
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October 19, 2025 at 3:21 AM
How I feel when I wake up and Hugh Freeze is still Auburn’s coach.
October 19, 2025 at 3:17 AM
How I feel when I wake up and Hugh Freeze is still Auburn’s coach.
My mood when I watch Auburn football:
October 19, 2025 at 3:03 AM
My mood when I watch Auburn football:
Easiest blocking spree I’ve ever done. Thank you for this list.
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October 17, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Easiest blocking spree I’ve ever done. Thank you for this list.
Yes! 🤪
October 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Yes! 🤪
But this is some bull. Shit.
October 12, 2025 at 3:06 AM
But this is some bull. Shit.
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I would seriously walk my team off the field.
I would walk my team off my home field.
I would walk my team off my home field in front of 88,043 people.
I would walk my team off the field with all those folk heroes in the building.
I would walk my team off the field and feel good about it.
I would walk my team off my home field.
I would walk my team off my home field in front of 88,043 people.
I would walk my team off the field with all those folk heroes in the building.
I would walk my team off the field and feel good about it.
October 12, 2025 at 2:53 AM
I would seriously walk my team off the field.
I would walk my team off my home field.
I would walk my team off my home field in front of 88,043 people.
I would walk my team off the field with all those folk heroes in the building.
I would walk my team off the field and feel good about it.
I would walk my team off my home field.
I would walk my team off my home field in front of 88,043 people.
I would walk my team off the field with all those folk heroes in the building.
I would walk my team off the field and feel good about it.
I fully endorse this.
“He is just so dedicated to His Responsibilities!!”
“He is just so dedicated to His Responsibilities!!”
I told @laurensmith.bsky.social that I’m going to name my next bike, and it will be called His Responsibilities. So on the office chance that someone is looking for me she can say “Oh he’s out taking care of His Responsibilities…”
October 4, 2025 at 1:44 AM
I fully endorse this.
“He is just so dedicated to His Responsibilities!!”
“He is just so dedicated to His Responsibilities!!”
Please please please please please.
AI-generated holograms of sadly departed previous Super Bowl performers.
And, also, Left Shark, The Redemption Tour™️.
And, also, Left Shark, The Redemption Tour™️.
Super Bowl halftime performer will be announced at halftime of tonight’s game. 👀👀👀
September 29, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Please please please please please.
Huh.
When I got hit by a car while I was on my bike, it wasn’t me that was disobeying the rules of the road. It wasn’t me that fled the scene. You know. Because I was laying in the middle of the road with multiple broken bones.
But please do go on about how *I* need to be the one to be safe.
When I got hit by a car while I was on my bike, it wasn’t me that was disobeying the rules of the road. It wasn’t me that fled the scene. You know. Because I was laying in the middle of the road with multiple broken bones.
But please do go on about how *I* need to be the one to be safe.
In 2024, 7,100 pedestrians were killed on the road, and in recent years, more than 1,000 cyclists have been hit and killed annually. Safety experts explain how bikers and walkers can stay safe.
8 walking and biking safety tips that just might save your life
In 2024, 7,100 pedestrians were killed on the road, and in recent years, more than 1,000 cyclists have been hit and killed annually. Safety experts explain how bikers and walkers can stay safe.
n.pr
September 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Huh.
When I got hit by a car while I was on my bike, it wasn’t me that was disobeying the rules of the road. It wasn’t me that fled the scene. You know. Because I was laying in the middle of the road with multiple broken bones.
But please do go on about how *I* need to be the one to be safe.
When I got hit by a car while I was on my bike, it wasn’t me that was disobeying the rules of the road. It wasn’t me that fled the scene. You know. Because I was laying in the middle of the road with multiple broken bones.
But please do go on about how *I* need to be the one to be safe.
He forgot to mention the mad face that accompanied the noticing.
Watching #TNF tonight …
Me: Seems like QBs get better leaving NY, like those franchises can’t help guys.
@laurensmith.bsky.social, a Giants fan: I’ve noticed.
Me: I always thought Eli lucked his way into two Super Bowls. Maybe he is the best QB of all time, doing that in NY.
Her: I’VE NOTICED.
Me: Seems like QBs get better leaving NY, like those franchises can’t help guys.
@laurensmith.bsky.social, a Giants fan: I’ve noticed.
Me: I always thought Eli lucked his way into two Super Bowls. Maybe he is the best QB of all time, doing that in NY.
Her: I’VE NOTICED.
September 26, 2025 at 2:25 AM
He forgot to mention the mad face that accompanied the noticing.
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I know what to do with them. I shame them in class.
This “wizard” can’t even get recitation, sequencing or simple logic correct. Just read this.
This “wizard” can’t even get recitation, sequencing or simple logic correct. Just read this.
September 17, 2025 at 9:12 PM
I know what to do with them. I shame them in class.
This “wizard” can’t even get recitation, sequencing or simple logic correct. Just read this.
This “wizard” can’t even get recitation, sequencing or simple logic correct. Just read this.
Even though the vote for the SCORE Act (H.R. 4312) has been pushed off, it's still worth looking at what the bill says, and why the supposed 'protections' it claims to afford NCAA athletes is a big fat lie.
notjustagame.substack.com/p/what-is-th...
notjustagame.substack.com/p/what-is-th...
What is the SCORE Act?
Main issues, part 1: No athlete input, NIL restrictions, and athletes as employee status.
notjustagame.substack.com
September 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Even though the vote for the SCORE Act (H.R. 4312) has been pushed off, it's still worth looking at what the bill says, and why the supposed 'protections' it claims to afford NCAA athletes is a big fat lie.
notjustagame.substack.com/p/what-is-th...
notjustagame.substack.com/p/what-is-th...
I highly doubt that.
I didn’t hear you laugh. I thought I heard you cheer “Go” like you usually do.
I was also entering the pain cave right about then so I was mostly focused on the end point.
I didn’t hear you laugh. I thought I heard you cheer “Go” like you usually do.
I was also entering the pain cave right about then so I was mostly focused on the end point.
I think it was the sound barrier bending to your will.
Did you hear me laugh? Because if you didn’t hear me laugh you might have been going faster than the speed of sound.
It was so fast.
Did you hear me laugh? Because if you didn’t hear me laugh you might have been going faster than the speed of sound.
It was so fast.
September 16, 2025 at 3:22 AM
I highly doubt that.
I didn’t hear you laugh. I thought I heard you cheer “Go” like you usually do.
I was also entering the pain cave right about then so I was mostly focused on the end point.
I didn’t hear you laugh. I thought I heard you cheer “Go” like you usually do.
I was also entering the pain cave right about then so I was mostly focused on the end point.