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LEC vs. LCS: Who leads League of Legends’ oldest regional rivalry?
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“It’s just not sustainable”: Tier 2 esports orgs discuss the shocking finances and player poaching that comes with (finally) reaching the LCS
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I’m honestly so sick of Kick, and the “Last Woman Standing” exploitation stream was my final straw
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Esports World Cup sees volume rise at Kalshi, but MSI and IEM remain biggest events
The final week of the Esports World Cup saw record trading volumes on Kalshi. Over...
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Choi “huhi” Jae-hyun wasn’t focused on the Esports Nations Cup. It was just one of...
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Virtus.pro joins Honor of Kings esports partnership model
Virtus.pro has re-joined the Honor of Kings esports partnership model in 2026, earning a direct slot to the...
Team Vitality crowned IEM Kraków 2026 champions
Team Vitality has been crowned the IEM Kraków 2026 champion, adding another Tier 1 Counter-Strike 2 trophy to...
Los Ratones fall as G2 snatch LEC Versus Playoff place on the final day
Over the weekend, Los Ratones and G2 Esports were at the centre of a tense final day in...
Chess announced for the Esports Nations Cup 2026
The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced that Chess will join the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026...
NAVI and GIANTX eliminated from VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026
NAVI and GIANTX have been eliminated from VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026 after losing elimination matches against Team Heretics...
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