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Artificial crowd noise reshapes sports returns amid empty arenas
Analysts note sound boosts immersion and attention in live events, as leagues consider piped in or CGI crowds. Pirates and Steelers plan to host limited or no fans while experiments with crowd noise expand across MLB NBA NFL NHL and soccer. Researchers warn on audiovisual mismatch and cognitive load impacting players and arousal.
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