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Claire Smith

@mzcsmith.bsky.social

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Mother of Joshua Smith, daughter of Bill & Bernice Smith. Proud Temple alum and professor of journalism. BBWAA Career Excellence and Red Smith awards may mean I did a few things right. Hope so!

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Claire Smith @mzcsmith.bsky.social · May 27

FYI: @CNN is set to make history when it broadcast a live Broadway performance — @GeorgeClooney’s iconic “Good Night & Good Luck” on June 7 (7 p.m. ET). If you admire Edward R. Murrow’s battle for a free press, this will be must-see TV. Clooney, @clarkgregg sparkle! www.msn.com/en-us/tv/new...

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Claire Smith @mzcsmith.bsky.social · 4d

This is the only way extra-inning games should be played. Not a ghost runner in the conversation. Players have to put on big-boy pants and score runs the old-fashion way — if they can. Mad props to SEA and DET pitchers and defense.

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Claire Smith @mzcsmith.bsky.social · 21d

Bravo, Jimmy Kimmel. Speaking truth to power with a twinkle in your eye is what freedom of speech is all about.

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Claire Smith @mzcsmith.bsky.social · 29d

Rest easy, Sundance Kid. Thank you for sharing your amazing talents.

Robert Redford, Screen Idol Turned Director and Activist, Dies at 89 www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/m...

Robert Redford, Screen Idol Turned Director and Activist, Dies at 89

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Claire Smith @mzcsmith.bsky.social · Aug 8

Hi, Sarah! They both seem unlikely to get to 300 wins, which used to be a necessary plateau for pitchers striving for the HOF. Do we do enough to celebrate that 300/3000 plateau? Will we ever see another reach it in this era of diminished use of ironmen starters?

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Claire Smith @mzcsmith.bsky.social · Aug 8

MAGA studio magic! It’s better than Pixar!

Animals R Us… 🐾 @animalsrus.bsky.social · Aug 7

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Claire Smith @mzcsmith.bsky.social · Jul 28

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Claire Smith @mzcsmith.bsky.social · Jul 24

Chuck Mangione, ‘Smooth Jazz’ Hitmaker With a Fluegelhorn, Dies at 84 www.nytimes.com/2025/07/24/a...
Thank you for being a major part of the soundtrack of my life. God speed, Mr. Mangione. Your sounds and soul will always soar in the land of make believe.

Chuck Mangione, ‘Smooth Jazz’ Hitmaker With a Fluegelhorn, Dies at 84

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Claire Smith @mzcsmith.bsky.social · Jul 22

Judge Sentences Ex-Officer in Breonna Taylor Raid to Nearly 3 Years in Prison www.nytimes.com/2025/07/21/u.... It’s good to know that some judges honor their oaths. So many are still striving to uphold the law, and show there can be justice dealt no matter the opposition.

Judge Sentences Ex-Officer in Breonna Taylor Raid to Nearly 3 Years in Prison

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Paul Myers @pulmyears.bsky.social · Jul 20

The DC NFL football team should change its name to the “Washington Epstein Lists.”

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Claire Smith @mzcsmith.bsky.social · Jul 21

Saving the center square for himself?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Jul 21

I hope everyone notices that Trump is trying to normalize the idea of arresting political opponents for no reason

(Trump attempted a coup in 2021 so miss me with the false equivalences)

Claire Smith @mzcsmith.bsky.social · Jul 16

Remember when the Aarons, Mays and Musials played entire All-Star games? If that happened in this era, I think Ohtani and Judge might be in this swing-off. At least Alonso has HR street cred!!

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Claire Smith @mzcsmith.bsky.social · Jul 16

I stand up to cancer on behalf of my friend Michael in France, and my later brother, Groove. 💔🙏🏽💔

Claire Smith @mzcsmith.bsky.social · Jul 16

Bless you!

James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · Jul 15

"A lot of people are running away from diversity at this point. We’re going to run toward it.” — Cosmos owner, Baye Adofo-Wilson. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

The Cosmos return – with a new home, new league and old ideals

The storied Cosmos are back with a new home in Paterson, a historic ground, and a bold vision to rebuild from the grassroots

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Claire Smith @mzcsmith.bsky.social · Jul 14

This gives a whole new meaning to “Bum’s Rush!”

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Jul 14

They did everything but break out a gigantic hook to get Trump out of the shot

Luca Migo ❌👑 @victinibcn.bsky.social · Jul 13

Trump was shown to leave the stage but wasn’t visibly willing to go as Chelsea lifted the trophy

Claire Smith @mzcsmith.bsky.social · Jul 14

Suddenly I have a new favorite singing group. Don’t mess with MC!

Andrew M_CEO 🇬🇷 🇺🇸 @andrewmceo.bsky.social · Jul 14

Brilliant!

Mark Lemley @marklemley.bsky.social · Jul 14

Now THAT's a cease and desist letter

Claire Smith @mzcsmith.bsky.social · Jul 13

Congrats to the wonderful #TitoFrancona. Your 2,000th win as a manager is one more number assuring a ticket to Cooperstown is in the bag!

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Claire Smith @mzcsmith.bsky.social · Jul 13

To be recognized by my hero is the best thing to come of all this. Love you, Sarah!

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Claire Smith @mzcsmith.bsky.social · Jul 12

I’m only peeking a little bit, Nancy, LOL!

Nancy Armour @nrarmour.bsky.social · Jul 12

Hey! I know her!
Very cool, @mzcsmith.bsky.social

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Claire Smith @mzcsmith.bsky.social · Jun 28

Such a shame that neither Dave Parker nor Dick Allen lived long enough to receive their deserved enshrinement in The Baseball Hall of Fame. Rest in Peace, Cobra, as you join Dick on the All-Star team on high. Show Heaven what baseball in the Keystone State was all about!

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KSlatteryResist @kslatteryresist.bsky.social · Jun 28

MN Governor Tim Walz delivers the eulogy at today’s funerals for Melissa and Mark Hortman (and their beloved dog). All victims of political assassination #RestInPeace

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