New Research: Football losses linked to family abuse

For years, experts have thought there is a link between football and domestic violence, but now they may have data to prove that link.

A new study by two economists shows that police reports increased by 8% when the home team lost. The research showed that rival games escalated violence, as did games with a lot of hits, sacks and penalties.

Some believe it is wrong to blame the game and give abusers an "excuse". But, the new study may be a way for domestic violence shelters and police to plan where to put resources on the big game day. You can read the research below.

http://papers.nber.org/papers/w15497