Chicago CubsfromBleacher Nation6 days agoWrigley Field: Where the Crowd is Simply Too Loud - Bleacher NationHome-field advantage in baseball includes crowd noise affecting play decisions, as seen in a recent game at Wrigley Field.
Chicago CubsfromCubsinsider6 days agoWatch: Home Plate Ump at Wrigley Complains That 'Damn Crowd's Too Damn Loud' -Umpire Jim Wolf humorously noted the crowd's noise level during a game, affecting communication with catcher Drew Millas.
National Football Leaguefrommusketfire.com2 months agoDeMeco Ryans just gave the Patriots a big gift (and he doesn't know it yet)Patriots regained intimidating home-field advantage at Gillette; DeMeco Ryans' dismissal of crowd impact may motivate louder fans and disrupt Texans' communication.
Canada newsfromEditor In Leaf3 months agoTroy Stecher wants one specific thing from Leafs fansTroy Stecher asks Maple Leafs fans at Scotiabank Arena to get louder because crowd noise improves team performance and home-ice advantage.
National Football LeaguefromESPN.com5 months agoJeered in Miami, McDaniel shares fans' frustrationsRavens fans' presence and crowd noise contributed to Dolphins' early false start and missed field goal, factors in Miami's 28-6 loss.
MiscellaneousfromESPN.com6 months agoTeam Europe using VR to prep for Ryder Cup noiseEuropean Ryder Cup team used virtual reality headsets to simulate Bethpage Black's loud, abusive crowds to desensitize players before competition.