Gaming

For a brief period, the NFL partnered with Epic Games, creator of Fortnite, to design uniform skins for all 32 NFL teams. (Image: Epic Games)

Patrick Mahomes Killed (in Fortnite) by Player Wearing His Uniform

Patrick Mahomes, quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, played Fortnite for the first time in a while and he was killed by another user wearing his own uniform. Fortnite is one of the most popular games in the zeitgeist right now, with 83 million monthly users. It’s so popular that […]

Babe Ruth is among three athletes scheduled to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom later this month. (Image: Photofest)

Three Athletes to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom from Trump

Alan Page, Roger Staubach, and Babe Ruth are among a list of seven individuals who will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Trump during a ceremony at the White House on Nov. 16. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is considered the highest civilian honor in the United States, […]

Dallas Mavericks gambled on top European player Luka Doncic (Image: AP)

NBA Fantasy Tips: Which Rookies Carry Less Risk, Offer High Reward?

The NBA season is just around the corner, which means it is time to prep for your NBA fantasy draft. Drafting rookies is always a risk, especially untested European players without much of a statistical record to go by. But this year, there are five rookies who currently stand out […]

The Overwatch League has announced format changes for the 2019 season which will give teams more downtime for rest and strategizing between matches. (Image: Robert Paul/Blizzard Entertainment)

Overwatch League Evolves with Format Changes for Sophomore Season

The Overwatch League announced a series of format changes for its second season on Wednesday, including information on how eight new expansion teams will be integrated into the league structure. The 2019 edition of Overwatch League will start play on February 14 – a month later than last year’s opening […]

The Overwatch League will add eight new teams for its second season, expanding the competition to 20 teams in total. (Image: Blizzard Entertainment)

Overwatch League Unveils Full Slate of Eight Expansion Teams for 2019 Season

The 2019 Overwatch League season will see eight new teams join the esports competition, as Activision Blizzard and the league announced six more expansion franchises on Friday. Atlanta and Guangzhou had already been confirmed as expansion teams earlier this summer, and will now be joined by new squads in North […]

OG Esports came from behind to beat PSG.LGD 3-2 in the grand final of The International 2018 and win the $11.2 million first prize. (Image: Marca.com)

See OG Esports Win $11.2 Million Playing Dota 2 at TI8 Grand Final (Video)

A European gamer crew known as OG Esports defeated China’s PSG.LGD 3-2 in the grand finals of The International 2018 on Saturday, capturing the largest Dota 2 crown in the world and winning more than $11.2 million. The win made OG Esports the first-ever team to win The International after qualifying […]

Richard Sherman is launching a new DFS site, despite his feelings on the dehumanizing nature of fantasy sports in general. (Image: Getty)

Richard Sherman Launches New ‘Daily Number’ DFS App

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman announced the launch of a new daily fantasy sports app last week, one that promises a slightly different kind of action than what’s found at DraftKings or FanDuel. Known as Daily Number, the site asks participants to build teams of players with the goal […]

Four more NBA franchises will be adding squads to the NBA 2K League for its second season, bringing the esports competition to 21 teams. (Image: Michelle Farsi/NBAE/Getty)

NBA 2K League to Add of Four Expansion Teams for Second Season

The NBA 2K League is still finishing up its first season, but the esports competition is already announcing that there will be some more teams in contention when its second year begins. According to a Wednesday announcement from the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers, Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets and Minnesota […]

The London Spitfire celebrate winning the inaugural Overwatch League championship at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. (Image: Blizzard Entertainment)

London Spitfire Dominates Grand Finals to Win First Overwatch League Championship

The London Spitfire scored a 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia Fusion on Saturday, clinching the first ever Overwatch League championship with the win. London won the Grand Finals series 2-0 overall, having previously defeated Philadelphia 3-1 on Friday. The Overwatch League championships were held in front of a sellout crowd […]

Daily Fantasy Sports players can now plat against the rest of the world completely legally. (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

Daily Fantasy Sports Officially Legal in Pennsylvania

It may not yet be legal to place a sports bet in Pennsylvania, but you can now get a stake in the outcome of sporting events via daily fantasy sports. The latest beneficiary of the sweeping changes to state gambling laws  last year, daily fantasy sports (DFS) is now officially […]