Many have travelled to see the games live, whilst others may be watching on television. There is plenty of media coverage full of people expressing their happiness when their teams are doing well and ...

The New York Knicks' first championship in 53 years sparked jubilation, vandalism, and arrests. Psychology helps explain why.

A penalty shoot-out is similar. When pressure peaks, performance tends to drop. Footballers in a situation in which a missed shot would immediately cost their team the game are more likely to miss ...

Contrary to popular belief, young people's most formative memories are overwhelmingly positive, a University of Zurich study ...

Toiran Gonzales Reidel, the coach of the Indonesian national men's volleyball team, unveils the key to his team's success in ...

Positive psychology suggests that some of life's happiest moments happen before the event itself. Here's why anticipation is ...

Research by Keyes and others has revealed that watching sports of all kinds, both in-person and on a screen, can have ...

Of course, the quality of the players and coaching staff matters. And recent advances in sports analytics, includi ...

The thrill of victory; the agony of defeat — sports cliches are everywhere. But what does it actually take to think like a winner? This hour, TED speakers explore the psychology of winning and losing.

Contrary to popular belief, simply playing organized youth sports does not reduce the likelihood of committing violence in ...

Here's how high school coaches in the Augusta area have adapted to the increased spotlight and importance on mental health ...

Midland Public Schools announced recently that Midland High senior Andrew Worsley has been named a 2026 Michigan Positive Athlete of the Year by Positive Athlete, a nationwide organization which ...