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James Gamble

INSANE: Study sports team losses can trigger violent behavior in fans | Vintage Vibes

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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