After sports magazines give cover-story attention to the outstanding performance of an athlete, the individual often suffers a real decline in performance. This may be at least partially explained in terms of

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Regression toward the mean is the phenomenon of extreme scores or performance becoming less extreme over time and tending to move toward the average or mean. When a sports magazine highlights an athlete's exceptional performance, it is likely their subsequent performances will regress toward their average level of performance rather than continue to be exceptional. This can create the perception that the athlete is experiencing a decline in performance.

After Sports Magazines Give Cover-Story Attention to the Outstanding Performance