Hosseini wins job back as Whitecaps pro gamer

Former Vancouver Whitecaps pro gamer Erfan (Skills Shack) Hosseini won his old job back with a goal in extra time Friday in a 2-1 win over incumbent Alex (Exraa) Gonzalez in an esports showdown.

Raptors Uprising knock off Hornets Venom in NBA 2K quarterfinals

Raptors Uprising GC have advanced to the semifinals of the NBA 2K League. The Toronto team beat Hornets Venom GT 2-0 on Friday night in the best-of-three quarterfinals.

Raptors Uprising GC wins 14th straight to tie a pair of NBA 2K League records

Raptors Uprising GC beats Wizards DG to win second straight esports tournament

Raptors Uprising GC dispatched Wizards District Gaming on Saturday to win The Turn — a US$260,000 esports tournament.

Raptors Uprising GC downs T-Wolves to reach semifinals of The Turn tournament

Raptors Uprising GC dispatched T-Wolves Gaming, the reigning NBA 2K League champion, on Friday to advance to the semifinals of The Turn, a US$260,000 esports tournament.

Raptors Uprising win 12th straight in NBA 2K

Raptors Uprising GC ran its win streak to 12 and clinched a playoff berth Thursday, holding off the Gen.G Tigers in an international matchup in NBA 2K League play.

Raptors Uprising GC sets NBA 2K League mark with 11th straight win to open season

Raptors Uprising GC recorded its 11th straight victory Monday, sweeping Heat Check Gaming in their best-of-three esports series to set an NBA 2K League record for consecutive wins to start the season.

Raptors Uprising GC looks to set NBA 2K League mark with 11th straight win

Raptors Uprising GC looks to start the week by making history. The Raptors (10-0) are after an NBA 2K League-record 11th straight victory when they host Heat Check Gaming (2-6) on Monday. Toronto tied the record, set by Mavs Gaming last season, in sweeping Orlando in their best-of-three series last Tuesday.

Raptors Uprising rolls over Blazers, Lakers in NBA 2K League Tipoff Tournament

Raptors Uprising GC, unbeaten in regular-season play, kept rolling Wednesday by thumping Blazer5 Gaming and Lakers Gaming in the NBA 2K League's Tipoff esports tournament.

Raptors Uprising look to turn NBA 2K League dominance into some cash this week

Unbeaten Raptors Uprising GC looks to turn its regular-season dominance in NBA 2K League play into a little cash this week in the esports circuit's Tipoff Tournament.

Raptors Uprising crush Celtics Crossover to set NBA 2K League record

The unbeaten Raptors Uprising GC set an NBA 2K League scoring record in a 109-51 demolition of Celtics Crossover Gaming in Game 1 of their best-of-three esports series Friday night.

Raptors Uprising star Kenny Got Work named player of the month

Raptors Uprising point guard Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey scored another first Monday when he was named the NBA 2K League's player of the month for May.

Raptors Uprising downs Hawks Talon for sixth straight win in NBA 2K League

Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey poured in 68 points in two games Thursday as Raptors Uprising GC continued its unbeaten start to the NBA 2K League esports season with a series win over Hawks Talon GC.

Raptors Uprising GC enters NBA 2K League season full of hope and confidence

After a six-week delay due to the global pandemic, the NBA 2K League tips off Tuesday with 23 teams chasing US$1.4 million in prize money.

Raptors Uprising to open against 76ers GC as NBA 2K League season opens May 5

Raptors Uprising GC will open the NBA 2K League's third season on May 5 against 2019 runner-up 76ers GC followed by a matchup with Wizards District Gaming the next night.

Suns, Clippers well represented as NBA 2K semis, finals go today on TSN

Patrick Beverley takes on Deandre Ayton while Devin Booker battles Montrezl Harrell in the semifinals of the NBA 2K20 tournament tonight on TSN. The winners will move on to play in the finals. Catch all the action beginning at 5pm ET/2pm PT on TSN3, TSN.ca, the TSN App and on TSN Direct.

NBA 2K player tournament begins tonight on TSN

NBA players are getting back on the court. Well, sort of. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to force a suspension of live sports, the NBA, National Basketball Players Association and 2K have partnered to bring you an NBA player-led NBA 2K 2020 tournament beginning Friday on TSN at 8pm et/5pm pt.

Canadian teenager waits on Lakers Gaming start

Taken seventh overall in the 2020 NBA 2K League draft by Lakers Gaming, Calgary teenager Sten (Sav) Valge-Saar was looking forward to honing his esports skills.

Canadian Premier League unveils FIFA 20 esports gaming tournament

The Canadian Premier League is partnering with Electronic Arts on an eCanadian Premier League (eCPL) tournament. Registration for the EA Sports FIFA 20 tournament opens Saturday. Players, using PlayStation 4, will compete across eight online club qualification weekends and eight live qualifiers in CPL cities.

Former Super Bowl champ Ajayi becomes eMLS gamer

Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi becomes the first NFL player to sign on as a professional gamer in Major League Soccer’s esports venture. The 26-year-old will be a member of the Philadelphia Union’s team beginning with eMLS League Series One this Friday.

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Toronto esports team make Campbell their first Canadian signing

Liam (Mangachu) Campbell, a 23-year-old from Oakville, Ont., becomes the fourth Canadian currently in the Overwatch League.

Matthew ‘Top-Shelf-Cookie’ Gutkoski wins 2019 NHL Gaming World Championship

Matthew ‘Top-Shelf-Cookie’ Gutkoski took home the 2019 NHL Gaming World Championship in Las Vegas, virtually skating his way to the very real trophy and $50,000 USD from the $100,000 prize pool.

OverActive Media lands Toronto Call of Duty franchise

Toronto-based esports organization OverActive Media announced that it has acquired the rights to a franchise in the new global, city-based Call of Duty League.

NHL Hall of Famer Modano joins Tiidal Gaming Group

NHL Hall of Famer Mike Modano has joined Canadian esports organization Tiidal Gaming Group, the parent company of Lazarus Esports, as an investor and brand ambassador.

The Weeknd signs on with Canadian esports outfit

The Weeknd has joined the OverActive Media Group ownership and will serve as global ambassador for the Canadian esports company.

Expansion Titans down San Fran to win Overwatch League Stage 1 Finals

The expansion Vancouver Titans defeated the San Francisco Shock on Sunday to win the first stage of the 2019 Overwatch League esports season.

Raptors Uprising GC restocks in NBA 2K draft ahead of Season 2 of esports league

Raptors Uprising GC took Frederick (Im So Far Ahead) Mendoza with the 15th overall pick in the NBA 2K League draft Tuesday at the Barclays Center.