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7 Mar
Sports Transfer and Draft Days: Why Wikipedia Traffic Spikes on Big Move Days
Leona Whitcombe

Sports Transfer and Draft Days: Why Wikipedia Traffic Spikes on Big Move Days

On sports transfer and draft days, Wikipedia sees massive traffic spikes as fans seek verified player histories. Unlike news sites, it offers deep, permanent records of trades and draft picks - updated by volunteers, not journalists.

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