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Why Are Sports Teams Getting Into eSports?

By Ginx TV

It’s something we’re seeing happening more and more often, sports teams and reputed sports personalities are getting involved with eSports. But why? What is the benefit?

Already we’ve seen teams like FC Schalke 04, VfL Wolfsburg, West …

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ELEAGUE Last Chance

By E LEAGUE

Last Chance Qualifier Round to Begin Wednesday, July 13, at 2 p.m. ET on Twitch;

TBS to Present Live Friday Night Showcase, July 15, at 10 p.m.

ELEAGUE, the professional eSports organization created by Turner and WME …

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DreamHack: Valencia StarCraft II Talent Lineup

by Blizzard Esports

As DreamHack closes in on the next stp of the ZOWIE Open Tour, DreamHack and Blizzard Entertainment are happy to announce the talent line up for DreamHack: Valenica!

DreamHack is returning to Valencia for the 6th time …

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Announcing The Gillette Championship Talent Lineup

BY Gfinity

After months of searching for the best Pro Evolution Soccer players, the Gfinity Arena & Studios plays host to the Gillette Championship this weekend, 8th-9th July, as twenty four of the most talented Pro Evolution Soccer players descend …

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Tickets to the first Heroes of the Storm North America Fall Regional will go on sale tomorrow!

The first North American Heroes of the Storm Fall Regional will be a three-day event on the weekend of Friday, August 5 and tickets will go on sale tomorrow at 10AM PDT! Join us as the top Heroes of the …

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Brazil to host finals for upcoming US$750k ESL CS:GO Pro League season

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive will see its first major tournament in South America as the world’s largest esports company brings the finals of the ESL Pro League to São Paulo, Brazil. Played out in the Ginásio do Ibirapuera on October 28-30, …

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Signups are open for the IEM Oakland League of Legends Cosplay Competition

By Intel Extreme Masters

Don your best riftwear and compete for a $5,000 cash prize pool!

We’re happy to announce that cosplay competition will be returning to Intel Extreme Masters, starting at IEM Oakland! We are extending an invitation …

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Intro To eSports: MOBA Jargon & Terminology Explained

So you’re a fan of MOBAs? Enjoy playing League Of Legends, Dota 2 or even Smite and have noticed the world of eSports surrounding it? Want to enjoy competitive MOBA, but don’t know where to start?

That’s where we come …

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Watch the North American HCS Pro League Summer Season Finals at LA Live!

By ESL Gaming

After seven weeks of fierce competition, the best North American Halo teams from both the Pro League and the Open Circuit will converge in Los Angeles, California to fight for fame and fortune, battle for the championship …

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Street Fighter V Championship To Be Aired On ESPN

ESPN announced Friday it will air the Finals of the Street Fighter V World Championship during the Evolution Championship Series in Las Vegas. The event takes place July 15-17, with the Finals wrapping on July 17.

The event will air …

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