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Insightful stories on sporting heartbreak, loyalty, and (sometimes) joy! www.sportemotions.co

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SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 20h

Being a small club in a big city has its advantages. But Inter Toronto, FC Supra du Québec, and Vancouver FC also compete for attention with Canada's biggest sports teams and entertainment options. How do small CPL clubs stand out? sportemotions.co/blog/f/big-c... #CPLSoccer

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Big City Challenge: The CPL and Inter Toronto

The Canadian Premier League is essential to the development of soccer in Canada. Not only does it give Canadian soccer players an opportunity to play professionally at home, but it also helps develop…

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SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

The CPL is helping grow soccer in Canada. But building an audience is difficult in the country's biggest cities. I look at Inter Toronto and what one small CPL club tells us about the league's broader challenge. sportemotions.co/blog/f/big-c... #CPLSoccer

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Big City Challenge: The CPL and Inter Toronto

The Canadian Premier League is essential to the development of soccer in Canada. Not only does it give Canadian soccer players an opportunity to play professionally at home, but it also helps develop…

SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

The CPL is helping grow soccer in Canada. But building an audience is difficult in the country's biggest cities. I look at Inter Toronto and what one small CPL club tells us about the league's broader challenge. sportemotions.co/blog/f/big-c... #CPLSoccer

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Big City Challenge: The CPL and Inter Toronto

The Canadian Premier League is essential to the development of soccer in Canada. Not only does it give Canadian soccer players an opportunity to play professionally at home, but it also helps develop…

SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

The worst part of that loss is that it is not obvious what is wrong with the CH … but there is definitely something very wrong with the team! #GoHabsGo

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SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Maurice Richard. Jean Béliveau. Guy Lafleur. For decades, Francophone stars were at the centre of the Canadiens' identity. Can the Habs still play the same cultural role in Quebec without those stars? I asked Brendan Kelly. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiJF... #GoHabsGo

Habs Nation – An Interview with Brendan Kelly

#MontrealCanadiens #Habs #HabsNation #BrendanKelly #GoHabsGo #NHL #Hockey #Quebec Why do the Montreal Canadiens mean so much to their fans? In this episode of SportEmotions, I’m joined by…

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SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

What does it mean to be a Habs fan if you've never seen the Canadiens win the Stanley Cup? Brendan Kelly and I talk about a new generation of fans and why they're becoming so emotionally invested in the team. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiJF... #GoHabsGo

Habs Nation – An Interview with Brendan Kelly

#MontrealCanadiens #Habs #HabsNation #BrendanKelly #GoHabsGo #NHL #Hockey #Quebec Why do the Montreal Canadiens mean so much to their fans? In this episode of SportEmotions, I’m joined by…

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SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The Habs needs to shot more! Still passing instead of shooting! #GoHabsGo

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SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

C’est quand la dernière fois que l’hymne national a été chanté en français à Toronto??? #GoHabsGo

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SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The Habs are back. 🏒 But the Canadiens have always been about more than hockey. Why does this team continue to inspire such an intense emotional connection? I asked Brendan Kelly, author of Habs Nation. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiJF... #GoHabsGo

Habs Nation – An Interview with Brendan Kelly

#MontrealCanadiens #Habs #HabsNation #BrendanKelly #GoHabsGo #NHL #Hockey #Quebec Why do the Montreal Canadiens mean so much to their fans? In this episode of SportEmotions, I’m joined by…

SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The NHL season starts tonight!🏒 And the Habs are back. What better time to ask: Why do the Canadiens mean so much to their fans? I spoke with Brendan Kelly, author of Habs Nation, about Habs fandom, Quebec and the team’s cultural place. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiJF... #GoHabsGo

Habs Nation – An Interview with Brendan Kelly

#MontrealCanadiens #Habs #HabsNation #BrendanKelly #GoHabsGo #NHL #Hockey #Quebec Why do the Montreal Canadiens mean so much to their fans? In this episode of SportEmotions, I’m joined by…

SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Are you more attached to your team, or to the people who support it? Maybe they’re the same. Maybe they’re completely different. My latest piece explores fanship vs. fandom. sportemotions.co/f/am-i-a-bad... #Sports

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Am I a Bad Bills Fan? Fanship, Fandom, and the Buffalo Bills

I have been a Buffalo Bills fan since I was a child.

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SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I kind of admire bandwagon fans. They get good times without the bad ones. Why sign up for decades of disappointment? My conversation with a psychologist made me rethink loyalty. sportemotions.co/f/am-i-a-bad... #Sports

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Am I a Bad Bills Fan? Fanship, Fandom, and the Buffalo Bills

I have been a Buffalo Bills fan since I was a child.

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SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I watch the Bills alone. I rarely talk to other Bills fans. So am I a bad fan? Maybe I’m just high in fanship and low in fandom. sportemotions.co/f/am-i-a-bad... #BillsMafia #NFL #Sports

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Am I a Bad Bills Fan? Fanship, Fandom, and the Buffalo Bills

I have been a Buffalo Bills fan since I was a child.

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SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

With the Habs, I seek out the fan community. With the Bills, it’s mostly just me and the team. There’s a psychological reason: fanship vs. fandom. sportemotions.co/f/am-i-a-bad... #BillsMafia #GoHabsGo

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Am I a Bad Bills Fan? Fanship, Fandom, and the Buffalo Bills

I have been a Buffalo Bills fan since I was a child.

SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

What makes someone a sports fan? Does deep attachment require a fan community? I spoke with psychologist Stephen Reysen about fanship, fandom, identity and belonging. sportemotions.co/f/am-i-a-bad... #SportsPsychology

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Am I a Bad Bills Fan? Fanship, Fandom, and the Buffalo Bills

I have been a Buffalo Bills fan since I was a child.

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SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Sports media: we talk about “fandom”. But are we talking about two things? Fanship: connection to a team. Fandom: connection to other fans. sportemotions.co/f/am-i-a-bad... #SportsNews #SportsJournalist

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Am I a Bad Bills Fan? Fanship, Fandom, and the Buffalo Bills

I have been a Buffalo Bills fan since I was a child.

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Leenie @defeathatred.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I love this, what a wonderful article. I never thought about the difference. I grew up in Buffalo and had season tickets in the Kelly era. For me its both fandom and fanship. You are a great bills fan, never doubt it.

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Kevin Kretsch (DrKev) @kevinkretsch.com · 24/09/2026

There is no bad Bills fan, no matter who or where you are or how you choose to interact. And here you are #BillsMafia hashtagging. You are part of the community. 🦬💙🏈

SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Sports media: we talk about “fandom”. But are we talking about two things? Fanship: connection to a team. Fandom: connection to other fans. sportemotions.co/f/am-i-a-bad... #SportsNews #SportsJournalist

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Am I a Bad Bills Fan? Fanship, Fandom, and the Buffalo Bills

I have been a Buffalo Bills fan since I was a child.

SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Am I a bad Bills fan? I’ve supported the Bills since childhood, but rarely interact with other Bills fans. I spoke with a psychologist about fanship vs. fandom. sportemotions.co/f/am-i-a-bad... #BillsMafia #NFL

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Am I a Bad Bills Fan? Fanship, Fandom, and the Buffalo Bills

I have been a Buffalo Bills fan since I was a child.

SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Why keep supporting a team that causes you so much pain? Sports can produce incredible highs, but also frustration, anxiety and suffering. Yet walking away can feel almost impossible. Stephen Reysen @etamu.bsky.social and I discuss why. 🎧 www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPWL... #SportsPsychology

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SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Why do sports fans dislike bandwagon fans so much? Stephen Reysen @etamu.bsky.social discusses why it may have less to do with passion and more with whether we see fans as genuine, consistent and part of the group. 🎧 www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPWL... #SportsPsychology #Fandom

Fandom & Fanship - An Interview with Stephen Reysen

#Fandom #Fanship #SportsPsychology #sportsfans What’s the difference between being a fan of something and being part of its fandom? In this episode of the SportEmotions podcast, I speak with…

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SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

What’s the difference between being a fan of a team and being part of its fandom? I spoke with Stephen Reysen, Associate Professor @etamu.bsky.social, about “fanship” and “fandom” and how we connect with sports and other fans. 🎧 www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPWL... #SportsPsychology #Fans

Fandom & Fanship - An Interview with Stephen Reysen

#Fandom #Fanship #SportsPsychology #sportsfans What’s the difference between being a fan of something and being part of its fandom? In this episode of the SportEmotions podcast, I speak with…

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SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

It's finally here. Another Bills season. Another opportunity to believe. Let's do this. #BillsMafia #GoBills

SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Bills fans, tomorrow we begin the annual ritual: Hope → excitement → anxiety → irrational confidence → disappointment. Or hopefully this time it'll be different. That's what makes us fans. #GoBills #BillsMafia #NFL

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Kevin Kretsch (DrKev) @kevinkretsch.com · 12/09/2026

To be honest the Allen and Diggs show was only fun if Diggs could make a catch but otherwise JA risked injury to do the job the RBs should have been doing. So I was thrilled once Brady took over as OC. Brady's "everybody eats" approach made us a better team, safer for JA, and more fun to watch.

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Erik @riphotosurvey.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I get what you mean, I went through it in the 90s with this team. It can be rough, but believe me, it’s a lot more fun to have a relevant team that gets noticed and talked about and plays in prime time. Those 8-8, 9-7 mediocre teams were a drag. Enjoy this, no matter what happens.

SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

NFL fans: has your relationship with your team changed as they've become better? I think mine has. When the Bills were terrible, I didn't expect much. Now I spend the season believing they could actually win the Super Bowl ... and that makes every playoff loss hurt so much more. #BillsMafia #NFL

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SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Sports fandom is strange. When your team is bad, losing is disappointing but expected. When your team is good, losing hurts because you genuinely believed. Maybe that's why being a Bills fan feels more exhausting now. #BillsMafia

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Steve Faguy @fagstein.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Rogers is taking a gamble trying to squeeze more money out of NHL fans. Here are the potential consequences of that gamble: blog.fagstein.com/2026/09/10/r...

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SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The NFL season starts today. As a Bills fan, I’m not as excited as previous seasons. After years of playoff heartbreak, hope feels different. I wrote about why believing your team can win makes losing hurt. sportemotions.co/blog/f/the-b... #GoBills #BillsMafia

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The Buffalo Bills: Another Season of Hope and Anxiety

It’s the start of a new NFL season!

SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

We often ask why someone would support a club that has little chance of winning it all. Perhaps we're asking the wrong question. Why would winning be enough to explain fandom in the first place? New on SportEmotions: sportemotions.co/blog/f/fulha... #FulhamFC #FootballFandom

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Fulham Fans Don't Expect to Win. So Why Stay?

As a North American sports fan, I have always found something unusual about European football.

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SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I asked Roger Southgate what would make him stop supporting Fulham. His answer: “My death!” Funny, but also revealing. At some point, supporting a club stops being a choice and becomes part of who you are. sportemotions.co/blog/f/fulha... #FulhamFC #FFC #Football #PL

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Fulham Fans Don't Expect to Win. So Why Stay?

As a North American sports fan, I have always found something unusual about European football.

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SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

“The highs come in smaller bites.” That line from Jerry Cope really stuck with me. For @fulhamfc.com fans, a big win, a cup run or a European adventure can carry enormous emotional weight precisely because winning isn't guaranteed. sportemotions.co/blog/f/fulha... #FulhamFC #FFC #Football #PL

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Fulham Fans Don't Expect to Win. So Why Stay?

As a North American sports fan, I have always found something unusual about European football.

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SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A huge thank you to Simon Duke, Jerry Cope and Roger Southgate for sharing their stories with me. We talked about family, community, the highs and lows of supporting Fulham, and why winning isn't necessarily the point of fandom. sportemotions.co/blog/f/fulha... #FulhamFC #FFC

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Fulham Fans Don't Expect to Win. So Why Stay?

As a North American sports fan, I have always found something unusual about European football.

SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

As a North American sports fan, I've always found European football fascinating. In North America, even long shots can win it all. In European football, most clubs have little realistic chance of winning the biggest trophies. So why do their fans stay? sportemotions.co/blog/f/fulha...

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Fulham Fans Don't Expect to Win. So Why Stay?

As a North American sports fan, I have always found something unusual about European football.

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SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Fulham fans don't expect to win it all. So why stay? I spoke with three longtime @fulhamfc.com supporters about loyalty, identity, family, community—and why the emotional rewards of fandom have little to do with trophies. Read: sportemotions.co/blog/f/fulha... #FulhamFC #FFC #Football #PL

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Fulham Fans Don't Expect to Win. So Why Stay?

As a North American sports fan, I have always found something unusual about European football.

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SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

A huge thank you to Simon Duke and Jerry Cope for joining me on SportEmotions podcast, and to @fulhamsupptrust.bsky.social for making this possible. We talked @fulhamfc.com, loyalty, the 2010 Europa League run—and why fandom is about more than winning. 🎙️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVHH... #FFC #PL

Why Fulham? The Joy of Supporting an Underdog

What makes someone choose Fulham F.C. … and stay loyal when winning major trophies is rarely a realistic expectation? In this episode of the SportEmotions podcast, I speak with Simon Duke and Jerry…

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SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

As a North American, I find European football fascinating. Most clubs have little chance of winning the biggest trophies. Yet fans remain fiercely loyal. Why? I asked two longtime Fulham fans. 🎙️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVHH... #FulhamFC #FFC

Why Fulham? The Joy of Supporting an Underdog

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SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I'm curious about something from my conversation with @fulhamfc.com fans. What counts as a successful season for you? 🏆 Winning a trophy 🌍 European football ⚔️ Beating the big clubs ❤️ Great memories with fellow fans 📈 Simply staying in the Premier League Or something else? #FFC

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SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

“The highs come in smaller bites.” That's one of the things that struck me most in my conversation with two longtime Fulham fans. Full episode: YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVHH... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2imO... Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/w... #FulhamFC #FFC

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richardlabbe.bsky.social @richardlabbe.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Entrevue avec Annie Larouche, directrice du Stade olympique. Elle nous apprend entre autres que la nouvelle configuration intérieure du Stade sera pensée de façon à pouvoir présenter des matchs de baseball ainsi que des matchs de football: bpmsports.ca/podcast/les-...

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SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Why Fulham? Supporting a club with little chance of winning the biggest trophies can seem strange. So why stay? I spoke with two longtime Fulham fans about loyalty, identity and why winning isn't the point. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVHH... #FulhamFC #FFC

Why Fulham? The Joy of Supporting an Underdog

What makes someone choose Fulham F.C. … and stay loyal when winning major trophies is rarely a realistic expectation? In this episode of the SportEmotions podcast, I speak with Simon Duke and Jerry…

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SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Game day in Montreal. 🏈 There’s a lot to like about the #Alouettes right now. But their story is also about attachment and community. Here’s my look at why Als fans stay. sportemotions.co/blog/f/the-a... #CFL

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The Alouettes Are Back. But What Keeps Their Fans Coming Back?

When I was a kid, there was no CFL team in Montreal.

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SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

CFL needs new fans. But attracting them shouldn't mean alienating the people already there. The fans I spoke with aren't against change. They want to understand why it's happening and feel that their opinions matter. That's an important distinction. sportemotions.co/blog/f/the-a... #CFL #Alouettes

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The Alouettes Are Back. But What Keeps Their Fans Coming Back?

When I was a kid, there was no CFL team in Montreal.

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SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

A fan doesn't necessarily need to grow up with the CFL to become deeply attached to it. New: sportemotions.co/blog/f/the-a... #Alouettes

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The Alouettes Are Back. But What Keeps Their Fans Coming Back?

When I was a kid, there was no CFL team in Montreal.

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SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

A thing that struck me talking to Alouettes fans: proximity matters. Knowing the players and seeing them in the community can make a professional team feel much more personal. That connection can keep fans coming back. sportemotions.co/blog/f/the-a... #CFL

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The Alouettes Are Back. But What Keeps Their Fans Coming Back?

When I was a kid, there was no CFL team in Montreal.

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SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

What makes someone become a CFL fan? Is it winning? Family tradition? The players? Or simply being close to the team? I spoke with two very different Alouettes fans to find out. New: sportemotions.co/blog/f/the-a... #CFL

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The Alouettes Are Back. But What Keeps Their Fans Coming Back?

When I was a kid, there was no CFL team in Montreal.

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SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

When you team wins a championship, how long does the winning feeling last for you? (Here's what I think: sportemotions.co/blog/f/how-l...) #SportsFandom #Winning

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How Long Does That Winning Feeling Last?

The celebration fades. The memory doesn't.

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SportEmotions @sportemotions.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

"The celebration fades. The memory doesn't." Celebrating a championship may only last a few days. But the memories can last a lifetime. Why? sportemotions.co/blog/f/how-l... #Winning #SportsFans

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How Long Does That Winning Feeling Last?

The celebration fades. The memory doesn't.

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