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Sunday Pick: How to Survive a Losing Team | Good Sport

Aug 2, 2026 ยท 30m

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Introduction: The pain of losing and episode overview Host intro: The emotional toll of defeat and losing streaks Sponsors: Capital One, California Closets, and Apple Card Nikki McCray: Maintaining high expectations on a losing team Sponsors: Capital One and California Closets Ian Robertson: The psychology of professionalism and the winner effect Sponsors: Ambetter Health, Capital One, and California Closets Learning from loss: Brain science, ego, and team culture Conclusion: The value of relationships and show credits Sponsors: McDonald's, Kohler, and Capital One
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