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He chose esports over school 15 years ago, and now it's paying off
Patrik 'cArn' Sättermon is an esports legend.
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Sports execs just keep throwing money at esports. Here's why.
The story of how sports got into esports.
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A group of super-rich investors including Steve Case and Tony Robbins are tapping into this quietly booming industry
Why these investors think esports is big business.
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'League of Legends' breaks out a black hole for its latest game mode
Probably no relation to the Grateful Dead song 'Dark Star.'
By Kellen Beck
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'League of Legends' unveils two new champions and they are in love
Cue the weird fan art.
By Kellen Beck
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Gamer frustrated with his team smashes his head through his monitor
Ever been this mad before?
By Yvette Tan
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Get an early look at 2017's 'League of Legends' April Fool's Day skins
Alistar, Kog'Maw, Renekton and Kennen all have funny new skins.
By Kellen Beck
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'League of Legends' creators sue cheating service, win $10 million
This hurts worse than a ban hammer.
By Kellen Beck
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Pro 'League of Legends' teams in shambles after 16 Oceanic players banned
40 percent of the Oceanic Challenger Series is banned.
By Kellen Beck
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The most surprising team changes in pro 'League of Legends'
There's a lot of movement this year.
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'League of Legends' is heading to the Big Ten Network as a college esport
The collegiate 'League of Legends' season kicks off Jan. 30.
By Kellen Beck
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Riot Games' Greg Street talks about the future of League of Legends
League's Design Director talks about recent updates and his vision for the game.
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Miami Heat invest in rising esports team
The Misfits have rebranded to match the Heat.
By Kellen Beck
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These sports VIPs are throwing millions at pro gaming teams
Sure, you're a legendary athlete, but how good is your esports team?
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Fnatic founder Sam Mathews on the future of esports' most ambitious brand
Mashable talks to Sam Mathews about Fnatic, Bunkr, and more.
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7 things to expect in esports in 2017
Predictions of what's going to happen in competitive gaming.
By Kellen Beck
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Disney and MLB purchase streaming rights for 'League of Legends'
Media titans are getting interested in esports.
By Kellen Beck
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This weekend in esports: 'Dota 2' Major and 'League of Legends' All-Star Event
Where and how to watch all the best upcoming esports events.
By Kellen Beck
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Latest 'League of Legends' patch brings buffs, nerfs and winter skins
Santa Braum is coming to town. Oh, and plenty of other changes, too.
By Kellen Beck
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Pushing the Boundaries: Immigration and Esports
For international pro gamers, careers depend on whether governments recognize them as athletes.
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Breaking down the 2017 'League of Legends' changes and the reasons behind them
So many changes, so many reasons.
By Kellen Beck
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Ninjas and Unicorns dominate IEM Oakland
Top League of Legends and Counter-Strike teams competed last weekend at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California.
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'League of Legends' team's board game is a labor of love
It took three years, some outside assistance and a whole lot of enthusiasm to get this made.
By Mike Futter
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