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WATCH: How a sports team winning is good for fans' brains

ABC News' Danny New talks to a neurologist about the real benefit of watching sports.

Published June 18, 2026, 10:09 AM

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How a sports team winning is good for fans' brains

ABC News' Danny New talks to a neurologist about the real benefit of watching sports.

June 18, 2026

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WATCH: How a sports team winning is good for fans' brains

How a sports team winning is good for fans' brains

ABC News' Danny New talks to a neurologist about the real benefit of watching sports.

June 18, 2026

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