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@jbralston.bsky.social

Reader in Christian-Muslim Relations at University of Edinburgh. Write on theology, politics, and inter-cultural (mis)understandings. Sport used to be an escape from academia, but now major sports are shaped by the regions and religions that I study. COYS

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I'm a lifelong San Francisco Giants fan--thanks to my mother and grandmother--so was born with hatred in my heart for the Dodgers. Rivalry aside, what Ohtani did last night is simply unbelievable. 3 monster home runs in one game, all while throwing 6 innings of shut out baseball with 10 strike outs

18.10.2025 07:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

was also the height of the, replace Kane banter in media.

17.10.2025 12:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

sure, but neither the Slovakia nor the Switzerland matches were strong performance and I think it's that sort of issue that @profspur.bsky.social may be referring too.

17.10.2025 12:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Fair but wasn't particularly convincing, especially with easier draw

17.10.2025 10:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sounds like he won't be back until December.

17.10.2025 10:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hoping to see it again. It and South were my first two courses in Australia. Never got back so would be great to see them again after seeing so many other great courses.

17.10.2025 10:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

On the plus side, got funding for public events on sport and religion and was offered the editorship of one of the most prestigious journals in my field...but that's drown out by a senior management who has no vision for what a university actually exists for. More cuts, bigger classes, no promotions

17.10.2025 09:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

She's knows everything now but used to just now Son.

16.10.2025 18:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

She was torn last year when we went between Deki, Son, and Cuti. Was worried that Son and Romero would leave and she liked the Kulusevski chants.

16.10.2025 17:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
screenshot of an email saying:

"To the Penn Community:

 

For 285 years, Penn has been anchored and guided by continuous self-improvement, using education as a ladder for opportunity, and advancing discoveries that serve our community, our nation, and the world.

 

Since receiving the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education on October 1, I have sought input from faculty, alumni, trustees, students, staff and others who care deeply about Penn. The goal was to ensure that our response reflected our values and the perspectives of our broad community.

 

Earlier today, I informed the U.S. Department of Education that Penn respectfully declines to sign the proposed Compact. As requested, we also provided focused feedback highlighting areas of existing alignment as well as substantive concerns.

 

At Penn, we are committed to merit-based achievement and accountability. The long-standing partnership between American higher education and the federal government has greatly benefited society and our nation. Shared goals and investment in talent and ideas will turn possibility into progress.

 

I am grateful to the Penn community for your thoughtful input and for what you bring to our University and our missions every day.

 

Sincerely,

 

J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD
President
University of Pennsylvania"

screenshot of an email saying: "To the Penn Community: For 285 years, Penn has been anchored and guided by continuous self-improvement, using education as a ladder for opportunity, and advancing discoveries that serve our community, our nation, and the world. Since receiving the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education on October 1, I have sought input from faculty, alumni, trustees, students, staff and others who care deeply about Penn. The goal was to ensure that our response reflected our values and the perspectives of our broad community. Earlier today, I informed the U.S. Department of Education that Penn respectfully declines to sign the proposed Compact. As requested, we also provided focused feedback highlighting areas of existing alignment as well as substantive concerns. At Penn, we are committed to merit-based achievement and accountability. The long-standing partnership between American higher education and the federal government has greatly benefited society and our nation. Shared goals and investment in talent and ideas will turn possibility into progress. I am grateful to the Penn community for your thoughtful input and for what you bring to our University and our missions every day. Sincerely, J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD President University of Pennsylvania"

Just received from a colleague: looks like Penn is going to join the universities refusing the extortionary Trump "compact". I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win

16.10.2025 17:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3579    ๐Ÿ” 544    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 45    ๐Ÿ“Œ 64
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She also wants to note she went for the Champions League numbering and Europa Champions Badge

16.10.2025 17:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It looks very nice! She's been desperate for it and a great birthday gift.

16.10.2025 17:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Cuti!

16.10.2025 17:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

COYS

16.10.2025 16:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

that was one of the course readings and a few students are writing mid-term essays on sport writing as modern hagiographies, especially exploring what sort of 'virtues' they seek to instil or depict. It's course on sport, religion, and society.

16.10.2025 14:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

She's a great student, but unfortunately also Chelsea and Black Stars

16.10.2025 14:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

another day, another dire and horribly constructed email from the university.

16.10.2025 13:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

she didn't show much interest until a year and a half ago when she got the bug bad!

16.10.2025 12:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I know this from her sister!

16.10.2025 12:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Happy 12th bday!

16.10.2025 11:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

student is in the joint honours degree on philosophy and theology, so taking another course on epistemic injustice and thought some of those class readings were relevant to how sports figures function in society. Always glad to see students connecting dots.

16.10.2025 10:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

was talking to a student about their essay and she brought up the idea of using @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social's work on epistemic deference in their essay on professional athletes as modern day saints. I immediately mumbled a COYS and go Super Eagles in response.

16.10.2025 10:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 29    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

welcome back!

16.10.2025 09:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

They are in CAF playoff but still need to win that and then win inter regional one so lots of hurdles to go!

14.10.2025 19:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

And some of the total points don't count as not all groups same because Eritrea withdrew.

14.10.2025 19:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Takbir

14.10.2025 10:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

the second season/sereis was out in the whole of the UK a few months ago. Not quite as good as series 1.

13.10.2025 06:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Give me!!!

11.10.2025 11:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's 2025 not 1985.

11.10.2025 11:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The beauty of springtime heathlands at Royal Melbourne. 12th hole. Readying for Rory in six weeks.

11.10.2025 11:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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