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WNBA Champion Aerial Powers Joins Team Liquid

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Team Liquid just brought on a surprising addition for those not in the know to be a part of their staff. The esports giants have signed WNBA Champion Aerial Powers to join their streaming team as well as brand ambassador for the company's newly founded Diversity and Inclusion Task Force.“I’ll be working closely with Liquid on creating and elevating ways to improve inclusivity not just within ... ...more
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Rainbow 6 Siege Invitational to Take Place in Paris Despite COVID-19 Concerns

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Despite concerns with COVID-19 the Rainbow 6 Seige invitational is set to take place in 2021. The event has been moved from Montreal where it has traditionally been held and is set to begin on February 9th in Paris, France. The event is set to feature 20 twenty teams from across four regions and will be the first cross-regional competition since 2020. Due to COVID-19's massive effects on the ... ...more
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East Sussex College to Offer Diploma in Esports

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Going to college for esports may have once sounded far-fetched but East Sussex College is looking to change that. Starting in September of 2021, the college will be offering a Level 3 Diploma for esports. The program was developed alongside the British Esports Association and looks to offer prospective students a leg up on this growing industry.“Esports is booming right now, and we’re really ... ...more
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BBC Sport to Broadcast 2021 UKLC Spring Split

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Esports is bigger than ever before with events being shown on major networks like ESPN. BBC Sport wants their piece of the esports pie and has accounted they will be broadcasting the UK League Championship (UKLC) across the BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport online, and its app channels.This will be the second time the UK taxpayer-funded network has broadcast the largest League of Legends competition in ... ...more
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Valorant Competitor rapaztriste Removed From Team For Cheating

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Cheating is a serious matter in esports with everything from aimbots to wall hacks giving players unfair advantages in first-person shooters. Today it was revealed that Spanish Valorant competitor Rui ‘rapaztriste’ Fonseca has been removed from team Movistar Riders for using cheats during the LVP Rising Series.In a statement from the team, it was revealed that his fellow competitors contacted ... ...more
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National Interschool Cyber League in Philippines to Host Dota 2 Competition

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In the US people might expect highschool competitions in Football or Track, but in the Philippines, esports is where it's at! The National Interschool Cyber League began in 2020 and allows competitors ages 16-22 to compete in Valorant. Now, the interschool esports league will be adding Dota 2 to its competitive games list.The Mineski Philippines’ Youth Esports Program, otherwise known as YEP, ... ...more
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Nestlé Takes Interest in Brazil - KitKat Sponsors CBLOL for 2021 Season

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Break me off a piece of that esports revenue! Today, KitKat (yes the chocolate bar) announced a deal to sponsor the Brazilian League Of Legends Championship for its 2021 season. KitKat will also be partnering with Riot Games during broadcasts of the Mid Season Invitational, the League Of Legends World Championship and All-Stars events.“The new partnership with KitKat is the perfect way to ... ...more
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First National Ukrainian Esports Cup To Be Held Next Week

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Ukraine officially recognized esports as an official sport in September of 2020 and now is set to have its first national esports cup set to take place next week hosted by the Ukrainian Esports Federation. The event will take place from January 18th through March 28th with a focus on competitive CS:GO.This won't just be a small event either. Sponsors like Visa, LG, and Ukrainian tech brands ... ...more
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Pakistan to Make Esports an Officially Recognized Sport

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Amazing news for competitive gamers in Pakistan was announced today. Fawad Chaudhry, Federal Minister for Science and Technology of Pakistan, has announced that discussions between Pakistan Sports Board and Pakistan Science Federation are underway to make esports officially a recognized sport in Pakistan."A memorandum has been signed between Pakistan Sports Board and Pakistan Science ... ...more
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Grocery Store Chain ALDI Enters Esports World to Sign Deal With Team Vitality

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Many companies are trying to tap into the growing esports market to find a new advertising venue and it looks like ALDI wants to join the fray. ALDI France has signed a three year deal with Team Vitality to appear on the jersey sleeves of their Fortnite, FIFA, and LFL League of Legends teams.“At ALDI France we really want to work towards a common goal. To assist these players in their healthy ... ...more
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