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Prof Lou Moore
@profloumoore.bsky.social
Husband. Dad. History prof at MSU (F25). Author of I Fight for a Living, We Will Win the Day, and The Great Black Hope: Doug Williams, Vince Evans, and the Making of the Black Quarterback.
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Why settle for a hot stove when you can have a cool TV? Here’s my latest for the @sabrlandmarks.bsky.social blog.
Hank Aaron Project
Since late August I have been on a quest to log every pitching appearance in the extraordinary life and baseball career of Hank Aaron. Now before anyone loses their cool here, I’m well aware …
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November 11, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Dear basketball,
Today, I played in sweats for the first time since I was hooping at recess on the playground. It went well. My legs felt great. The fellas didn’t make fun of me. I think I’ll stick to them throughout the winter.
November 10, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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This is one of the best in-game dunks I've ever seen at the college level — and it was by none other than the son of Dominique Wilkins. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph1Z...
DUNK OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE⁉️ Dominique Wilkins' son throws down WINDMILL ALLEY-OOP slam 🤯 | ESPN CBB
YouTube video by ESPN
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November 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
When you end the shutdown
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November 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Expertise in the history of Sport in Asia or Latin America? We are looking for new editors to join us in these areas. Details can be found via link below

Deadline is 3rd Dec

think.taylorandfrancis.com/editor_recru...
Editor needed for The International Journal of the History of Sport
Editor needed for The International Journal of the History of Sport
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November 10, 2025 at 6:57 AM
This was it. This was the last fight.
November 10, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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As if anything can make him look good when he deliberately fights against an order to feed people. #PR
November 9, 2025 at 11:28 PM
The timing of this interview while he literally starves people is awful.
November 9, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Vilma is making a fool of himself
November 9, 2025 at 11:24 PM
That guy they’re interviewing at the football game doesn’t seem to have it all there.
November 9, 2025 at 11:23 PM
I’m shocked the Vikings didn’t try to pick up Jameis. McCarthy ain’t it.
November 9, 2025 at 9:17 PM
It’s Shedeur Sanders time in Cleveland
November 9, 2025 at 9:02 PM
JJ McCarthy is not a pro quarterback.
November 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
JJ McCarthy isn’t very good, and the worst part about it is he refuses to throw my receiver.
November 9, 2025 at 6:58 PM
When Michael Penix is your bye week quarterback
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November 9, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The best dime I ever spent.
November 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The owner in 1938:
Cornelius Vanderbilt Newton.
November 9, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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“Today, more than ever, collectors have perfect clarity as to what constitutes the rookie card of a modern player. At the same time, more than ever, this information may well be completely meaningless!” #CardSky

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Are Rookie Cards Dead?
One one hand, the question of whether rookie cards are dead seems preposterous. Mickey Mantle aside, the most sought after card of just about any baseball great
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November 8, 2025 at 6:37 PM
This is really good.
Gets you thinking about writing as art.
New! I had great fun talking w/ @drjoannepaul.bsky.social about how she embraces creativity and artistry and how she writes vividly about Tudor history. If you've ever dreamed of writing a history that reads almost like a novel, you're going to love this episode. draftingthepast.com/podcast-epis...
November 8, 2025 at 2:15 PM
If you’re thinking about doing public writing, this is a must listen.
New! I talked with Tyler Anbinder about his approach to writing and revising--plus, you'll learn about the person who told this celebrated historian he would never write trade book! We dug into his newest book, PLENTIFUL COUNTRY (@littlebrown.bsky.social). Listen: draftingthepast.com/podcast-epis...
November 8, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Me the last few weeks: I’ll do my leaves later when there’s more on the ground.
My trees now that it’s cold and raining:
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November 7, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Sean Payton spends too much time trying to prove he was right about Bo Nix
November 7, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Dear Sean Payton,
Just give it to Dobbins.
November 7, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Mostert blocking on 4th down
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November 7, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Bo Nix is lucky his name ain’t Justin Fields.
November 7, 2025 at 2:13 AM