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James Gamble

Study: Sports Team Losses Can Trigger Violent Behavior In Fans

Researchers in South America analyzing the brain activity of football fans found that reward systems were activated after their team emerged victorious from a derby. PHOTO BY JIMMY CONOVER/UNSPLASH

Sports teams losing can trigger violent and irrational behavior in fans, according to a new study.

Researchers in South America analyzing the brain activity of football fans found that reward systems were activated after their team emerged victorious from a derby.

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