How instant replay impacts the psyche and performance of officials

Most sports fans agree that instant replay is a good thing, holding referees and officials accountable and making sure they get the call right. But what does it do to an official’s confidence and how does it impact their performance?

Most sports fans agree that instant replay is a good thing, holding referees and officials accountable and making sure they get the call right. But what does it do to an official’s confidence and how does it impact their performance?

How Cubs, Indians should handle their curses and superstitions in World Series

Curses and superstitions are a big part of baseball lore and, for many, reality. Sports psychology expert Kevin L. Burke explains how the Cubs and Indians can break their curses.

Curses and superstitions are a big part of baseball lore and, for many, reality. Sports psychology expert Kevin L. Burke explains how the Cubs and Indians can break their curses.

How MLB stars, NASCAR drivers handle the pressure of elimination

Nothing is more exciting to sports fans than watching a playoff elimination game. But what’s it like for the athletes to withstand all that pressure?

Nothing is more exciting to sports fans than watching a playoff elimination game. But what’s it like for the athletes to withstand all that pressure?

Sports and patriotism: Why we stand for the national anthem

During the debate over player protests, many sports fans are wondering why we stand for the national anthem before every game. Sports psyche professor Kevin L. Burke explains why the anthem is important to so many people.

During the debate over player protests, many sports fans are wondering why we stand for the national anthem before every game. Sports psyche professor Kevin L. Burke explains why the anthem is important to so many people.

Sports psychology: How Colin Kaepernick protests can impact a team and locker room

The national anthem protests by Colin Kaepernick and other NFL players have divided the nation. But what kind of impact is it having in NFL locker rooms?

The national anthem protests by Colin Kaepernick and other NFL players have divided the nation. But what kind of impact is it having in NFL locker rooms?

Why psychological tests for NFL Draft prospects are overrated

Many NFL prospects will be drafted this week based, in part, on their performance on psychological tests. But sport psychology professor Kevin L. Burke says such evaluations might be overvalued.

Many NFL prospects will be drafted this week based, in part, on their performance on psychological tests. But sport psychology professor Kevin L. Burke says such evaluations might be overvalued.

How do athletes like Peyton Manning know when to retire?

Athletes like Kobe Bryant, Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart have recently decided to retire. Peyton Manning and Calvin Johnson are said to be considering it. How do athletes arrive at the difficult decision?

Athletes like Kobe Bryant, Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart have recently decided to retire. Peyton Manning and Calvin Johnson are said to be considering it. How do athletes arrive at the difficult decision?