It feels like spitting season for TV viewers. There’s a conjunction in spitting-intensive sports this month as the puck drops on the NHL season and the Blue Jays continue their post-season play into the American League Championship series. If you’re like most viewers, you are probably wondering: What’s with all the spitting?

It may be gross, but there's science, psychology and a good old dose of tradition behind it{ai:summary}Spitting season is back for TV viewers as the NHL opens and the Blue Jays push into the ALCS.Viewers wonder what's behind the spitting trend in these spitting-heavy games. #sports

Why athletes spit so much

Loading...