League of Legends World Championship to be held in North America in 2022 The League of Legends World Championship will return to North America in 2022 with a continental tour that includes a stop in Toronto, Riot Games announced on Sunday.
Whitecaps fire esports gamer for 'inappropriate and unprofessional' comments The Vancouver Whitecaps have fired esports gamer Agit (AgitPower) Katilmis, citing "inappropriate and unprofessional comments" during a recent online game.
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 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 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 down Kings Guard Gaming to win NBA 2K League Tipoff Tournament Raptors Uprising GC, yet to lose this season, swept Kings Guard Gaming on Friday night to win the NBA 2K League's US$160,000 Tipoff tournament.
Raptors Uprising advances to semis of NBA 2K League Tipoff Tournament Raptors Uprising GC's unbeaten esports season continued Thursday as Toronto swept its best-of-three series against Bucks Gaming to reach the semifinals of the NBA 2K League's US$160,000 Tipoff tournament.
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.
Canadian esports driver Brooks tearing up the track online Andrew Brooks could write a travelogue that would make a jet-setting socialite jealous.
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.
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.
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. - Josiah Cohen
NHL esports scene hits next gear with Caps Gaming brand creation Hockey-focused esports sub-brand, Caps Gaming Showcase tournament with online qualification and big prize pool announced by Monumental Sports & Entertainment, parent company of NHL’s Washington Capitals. - Josiah Cohen
Canadian Fox sues esports team partners, alleges rampant fraud Former NBA player Rick Fox has filed a lawsuit accusing business partners at the esports organization he co-founded of multiple instances of fraud and is seeking damages worth tens of millions of dollars.
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.
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.
