Twitch, the popular game-streaming site, has a funding problem. Not related to the company — it's owned by Amazon and is just fine — but its streamers. Like on other video platforms, creators are paid ...

Bad news, diehard sports fans: all that raucous cheering during games doesn’t really help your team win. The good news is that it doesn’t seem to interfere with players’ performance either. That was ...

Raise your hand if a spectator gave you a boost during a race—if a funny sign made you smile, an ice pop saved your soul at mile 20, a stranger’s high five put more oomph in your steps. Now, keep it ...

SEATTLE — On Super Bowl Sunday, there will be plenty of cheering and yelling for the Seahawks, whether it be at televisions in the comfort of home or inside a sports bar. But all that screaming can ...