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Hope, the Quintessential Sports Fan Emotion
NFL fans and ESPN reporters alike demonstrate a psychological effect known as optimism bias, according to new research.
Hacked Emails Suggest That Sony’s Fear of the NFL Shaped Its Narrative About Concussions in Football
It's always easier to blame individuals than it is to blame corporations or organizations.
The Impossible Fight Against America’s Stadiums
The shady money and politics behind the country's biggest, most expensive sports arenas.
Root, Root, Root for the Home Team
New research finds playing before supportive fans increases the likelihood of a sports team winning.
Fear and Football
The unionization movement, social media bans, and the disempowerment of student-athletes.
Speed Bumps: Why It’s So Hard to Catch Blood Dopers in Track and Field
A cache of leaked blood tests showed hundreds of track athletes have recorded results “suggestive of doping.” With the 2015 world track championships about to start, a look at why anti-doping tests are so ineffective.