Author: Matt Traub

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League of Legends Championship Series Gets Broadcast Deal

The League of Legends Championship Series will air on ESPN2 with spring playoffs already underway,  leading to the championship event on April 19. Each of the playoff series will be a best-of-five with the winner of the spring playoffs representing North America at the 2020 Mid-Season Invitational in July. “We’re excited to work with Riot […]

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NBA Leads Way in Waiting to Resume

One of the enduring images during the shutdown of sports activities because of the coronavirus pandemic is the reaction of Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, sitting at his team’s game on March 11 and having a team employee show him the news that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver had suspended play. The NBA’s suspension of play […]

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Aloha Stadium to be Redeveloped

The home of University of Hawaii football and the former longtime host of the NFL’s Pro Bowl will be downsized and turned into an entertainment and sports district. The redevelopment of Aloha Stadium‘s complex in Honolulu will be a three-stage project with the targeted re-opening of a 35,000-seat stadium in 2003, down 15,000 seats from […]

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USOPC Forming Mental Health Task Force

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee has formed a Mental Health Task Force to support Team USA athletes to address mental health concerns while promoting sustained well-being during their careers. The task force, which will also be available to coaches, officials and administrators, is comprised of U.S. Olympians, Paralympians, coaches, medical and mental health […]

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Kentucky, Gen.G. Organizing 64-Team Esports Tournament

The University of Kentucky will put on a 64-person NBA2K tournament that will be broadcast on the school’s Twitch channel and organized by its gaming partner, Gen.G. The tournament is open to gamers who are at least 13 years old, have a PS4 and own the NBA2K20 game. The 64 players will be chosen at […]

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On Assignment: A Stadium Shows Its Versatility

It can be one of the little annoyances that fans can experience either in the stadium or watching on television: Seeing the lines of one sport—washed out or not—on the field as you watch action from a different sport. That annoyance is what made the field for the recent LA Sevens international rugby match at […]

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Chester County’s Brandywine Valley is an Extensive Mid-Atlantic Sports Event Haven

In central proximity to Philadelphia, New York and Washington, D.C., Chester County’s Brandywine Valley is easily accessible by air, rail and highway, making it a great option for Mid-Atlantic sporting events. Celebrate the spirit of competition in Pennsylvania’s world-class facilities, like Ice Line quad rinks and United Sports multi-sports complex. Enjoy conveniently located lodging accommodations […]

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ISEF Signs Agreement with Asian Federation

The International Esports Federation has announced an agreement with the Asian Electronic Sports Federation to form a formal relationship to promote and advance esports globally as well as across Asia. The IESF will recognize and acknowledge the AESF as the sole federation for esports in Asia and the AESF will recognize and acknowledge the IESF […]

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