Nathan Smith

Sports Writer

Nathan covers the NHL, MLB, NBA, and NFL. Originally from Australia and now based in Calgary, he has more than a decade of experience. His work has appeared at FanSided, TheSportster, Sportskeeda, Heavy, and Flashscore, and he is also the site expert at Flame for Thought, which covers the Calgary Flames.

What makes Nathan Smith an expert?

Over the course of his career, Nathan Smith has covered the Big 4 leagues with TheSportster (2016-2020), SportsKeeda (2016-2020), Athlon Sports (2025), PFSN (2025), FanSided (2021-2026), H&L Media (2022-2026), Stat Salt (2022-2025), OnSI (2026), Heavy Sports (2026), and Flashscore (2026).

Nathan Smith Expertise

Let’s dive into Nathan’s key areas of expertise:

MLB

I’ve followed Major League Baseball since I was 5 years old and played baseball in Australia. After moving to Canada in 2021, I fell in love with the Toronto Blue Jays. With Heavy Sports, Stat Salt, OnSI, and SportsKeeda, I’ve covered MLB and always try to bring a unique perspective to baseball.

NHL

Then there’s the NHL, which I followed casually before moving to Canada. Once here, I fell in love with the Calgary Flames; now I cover them as the Site Expert at Flame for Thought, while covering the league for other brands.

NBA

Finally, there is the NBA, which has been a long-time love affair for me as a long-suffering New York Knicks fan. The 2025-26 campaign was the best season of my love for the league, as the Knicks came home as NBA champions. While I remain unbiased in my reporting, it’s hard not to be excited about the team and the league as a whole.

FAQ

Why did you decide to become a sports journalist?

I became a sports writer because it has always been my biggest passion, whether that’s reviewing games, telling players’ stories, or looking to the future. Most importantly, I enjoy getting fans involved in the game with their favourite teams.

How do you research and verify the information in your articles?

I use verified sites that have provided me with statistical information for years, while trusting verified league sources for news on every aspect of the league.

What is most important for you when writing sports content?

The most important part of sports writing is accurate information, or, when predicting outcomes, providing as much information as possible rather than outlandish speculation and reporting that could sacrifice credibility.

How do you stay up to date with sports and leagues you cover?

I stay up to date by following the biggest names in sports media while consuming as much content as possible. Whether that be fans, analysts, team reporters or the game itself, I am always engaged with as many mediums as possible surrounding these sports, and that should be reflected in my coverage.

Do you have any direct experience in sports (playing, coaching, officiating, or analytics)?

I grew up playing and eventually coaching baseball in Australia, but have found my passion in covering the game.

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