Melbourne Identity

“You might think this game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams is an important season opener between rivals that is oddly being played in Australia. But for sleep scientists this is an intriguing real-world experiment in what works and what doesn’t for elite athletes.” The 49ers have been in Melbourne all week. The Rams are getting there just in time for the game. Which strategy will work? 49ers, Rams made wildly different Australia plans. Sleep scientists can’t believe their luck.

+ The Rams think they’ve figured out jet lag. Australia is about to test their theory.