Esports
Leonsis: NBA 2K League players will one day earn more than LeBron James
Ted Leonsis, the chairman and majority owner of Monumental Sports and Entertainment, says he believes that in 10 years' time an NBA 2K League player will be better compensated than LeBron James is today
US eSports Federation founding member questions esports venue investment
Lance Mudd, founding member of the US eSports Federation, told today’s Sports Decision Makers Summit that valuations for esports stadia were unreasonably high.
Inaugural Overwatch League ‘home’ games hit by power outage
The Overwatch League's inaugural Homestand Weekend was hit by a regional power outage early on Saturday, which delayed proceedings by an hour.
Full Sail University esports arena set to open next month
The largest esports arena on a United States college campus is set to open next month
World Rugby appoints Strive agency to review gaming and esports options
World Rugby has appointed marketing consultancy Strive Sponsorship to investigate potential options and opportunities in the gaming and esports
Overwatch League Dallas matches sell out
Tickets to the first-ever home market matches in Overwatch League history have sold out
HBSE Clutch Gaming acquisition secures League of Legends slot for Dignitas
Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), the parent company of the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Devils, has agreed in principle to buy a majority stake in professional League of Legends team…
Charlotte Hornets to join NBA 2K League in 2020
The Charlotte Hornets will enter an affiliate team in the NBA 2K League in 2020 – the league’s third season – joining 21 other NBA franchises in the esports competition.
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PSG and Schalke 04: The football clubs imagining a future without football
PSG and Schalke pioneer football club involvement in esports
PSG targeting Asian youth, Schalke broadening European brand
Both clubs believe gaming is the future of entertainment
Formula One extends with partners for expanded esports series
The Formula One motor-racing championship has extended deals with the organisers and sponsors of its esports series, which will see prize money more than double this year amid expansion plans
Uefa investigating potential Euro 2020 esports tournament
Uefa has begun exploring the possibility of launching an official esports tournament to coincide with the 2020 European Championships, in a move indicative of the strengthening ties between traditional…
PGA Tour partners with 2K Sports Golf Game
The PGA Tour has partnered with HB Studios 2K sports franchise to create a newly-licensed golf game, The Golf Club 2019 featuring PGA Tour
AS Monaco partner with Orlando Magic NBA 2K League team
AS Monaco have become the latest French soccer team to try to tap into foreign markets via esports by announcing a partnership with Orlando Magic's NBA 2K League team, Magic Gaming.
Atlanta and Guangzhou commence Overwatch League expansion
Atlanta and Guangzhou have landed new teams in the Overwatch League as part of the first wave of expansion for the second season of the esports competition
Paris and Guangzhou lined up in Overwatch League expansion drive
US video game developer Activision Blizzard is lining up new teams representing Paris and Guangzhou for its Overwatch League esports competition as part of a broader expansion process, according to ESPN.com.
Whitman invests in Immortals, NBA stars back Swift
Technology industry veteran Meg Whitman has made a significant investment in global esports organisation Immortals, while NBA basketball stars Stephen Curry and Andre Iguodala have also entered the competitive…
Singtel launches Asia-Pacific esports competition
Singapore-based telco Singtel has launched its own esports competition in a move designed to grow its gaming and digital content business in the Asia-Pacific region