Esports T1 survives Paper Rex's comeback as 100 Thieves crush Nongshim
T1 and 100 Thieves survived in the VALORANT Champions lower bracket, defeating Paper Rex and Nongshim RedForce 2-1 with decisive final-map wins.
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Esports Eight Teams Vie for USA TODAY Sports’ First-Ever High School Esports Championship
Eight teams play Madden, Marvel Rivals and Rocket League for a high school esports title, with December finals and ALL-USA honors.
Esports Brazilian Counter-Strike Sponsorships Encounter a Funding Shortfall
Brazil's betting ad ban disrupts CS teams, events and broadcasts; replacement funding and political decisions now determine stability.
Esports 1win secures a spot in the ESL Pro League 24 playoffs with a 3-1 record
1win secured a playoff spot at ESL Pro League 24 by defeating Spirit 2-0 in the group-stage decider. Wins on Cache and Anubis gave 1win a 3-1 group record, whil…
Esports Sony Refreshes INZONE Gaming Audio with a Fnatic-Inspired Makeover
Sony's Oct 6, 2026 update adds Fnatic-inspired orange H9 II and Glass Purple E9 INZONE colorways, unchanged hardware and sound, no confirmed price.
Esports Wildcard Has Two LANs Remaining in Major Qualification Race
Wildcard's Major odds fell to 24% after Portugal. Top-eight runs at two remaining LANs could lift them to 55%, while titles could reach 74% or 89%.
Esports Eight Teams Join the Race for the VALORANT Champions Shanghai Title
Eight teams reach VALORANT Champions Shanghai playoffs, led by Americas strength, Pacific momentum, EMEA's Vitality, and NRG's repeat chase.
Esports Report on Used CPUs Sparks Concerns Over VALORANT Hardware Bans
A reported VALORANT enforcement case involves a German player allegedly blocked by Vanguard after installing a used Ryzen 7 5800X3D, with Riot support said to i…
Esports T1 secures first top-eight finish at Champions as playoff picture takes shape
T1 and LOUD swept their group-stage deciders 2-0, completing the eight-team VALORANT Champions Shanghai 2026 playoff field and first-round matchups.
Esports Last Chance Qualifier Determines BLAST Slam VIII Playoff Bracket
LGD Gaming and 1W Team won reverse sweeps in BLAST Slam VIII Last Chance, locking the six-team double-elimination playoffs bracket in Malta.
Esports September Drop Prolongs CS2's Historic Seven-Month Player Decline
CS2's September 2026 average fell to about 805,000, a seventh straight decline and its lowest since February 2024, with October updates awaited.
Esports siuhy Becomes a Free Agent as Liquid’s CS2 Rebuild Continues
Team Liquid freed siuhy after a 16-month CS2 run with a 0.87 rating and no Major playoffs; JT now leads the ongoing rebuild without replacement.
Esports South Korea’s Five-Medal Asian Games Haul Headlined by League of Legends’ Repeat Gold
South Korea earned five Asian Games esports medals in 2026, highlighted by a repeat League of Legends gold and wins across team and individual titles
Esports Astralis Ownership Secures Courtois Support Despite Liquidity Worries
Fusion added Courtois and Vila via NXTPLAY, but Astralis liquidity risks and funding terms remain unclear.
Esports “Alongside, Not Instead”: BFBS Leaders on Gaming and the Armed Forces Community
BFBS leaders explain how its Esports Pro League unites UK armed forces via Rocket League, flexible tournaments, gaming culture, skills and careers.
Esports Valorant Champions Shanghai Faces Scrutiny Over Desk Interference
Metal desks at Valorant Champions Shanghai caused wireless mouse interference, forcing wired mice, desk replacements, and a contested FUT-100T result.
Esports ISU Esports Relocates to the New Student Union Arena
ISU Esports moved varsity teams to a $520,000 Student Union arena, boosting practice, broadcasts and Big Sky play, with Open Play planned for 2027.
Esports Thunderpick Secures Year-Round Role at the 2026 Esports Awards
Thunderpick joins the 2026 Esports Awards as presenting and iGaming partner, backing three awards, year-round voting, content, and Miami ceremony.
Esports Contradictory OCA Records Cast Doubt on Esports’ Asian Games Future
The OCA says esports will keep full medal status at the Asian Games, denying reports of removal after Aichi-Nagoya. Yet a 2024 board decision approved moving es…
Esports Dota 2 BLAST Slam 8: Match Schedule, Results, Standings, Participating Teams, and Viewing Guide
BLAST Slam 8 gathers 16 top Dota 2 teams, with Team Spirit reshaped and Team Yandex defending, setting key early-season narratives.