Fans and players both feel it in the gut when the "hot hand" shows up in sports. Something special is happening that can't be explained. Cross your fingers the streak continues.
Economics & Business
Nov 6, 2023
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It's NCAA basketball tournament season, known for its magical moments and the "March Madness" it can produce. Many fans remember Stephen Curry's superhuman 2008 performance where he led underdog Davidson College to victory ...
Mathematics
Mar 27, 2017
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When an athlete consistently does well, sports commentators may describe them as being "hot" or "on fire." Scientists have debunked these streaks as being in the eye of the beholder, but a new study by Yale School of Medicine ...
Other
Oct 5, 2011
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Players, coaches, commentators and fans believe in streaky shooting, but universal assumptions are not always true.
Other
May 17, 2010
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