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Esports is an amazing part of our culture, but is it really a sport?

Christiana Cates | Staff Columnist Sept. 2, 2021 The realm of esports has evolved dramatically, especially within this last decade, but many are faced with the question of whether or not it truly qualifies as a sport. Esports involves groups of young men or women who are drafted on a team to play video games professionally based on skill and popularity. In professional sports, a … Continue reading Esports is an amazing part of our culture, but is it really a sport?

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Overwatch League could squander casual experience

By Grant Stoner | Staff Writer 01/11/2018 In Nov. 2016, Blizzard Entertainment announced that its months-old objective-based shooter, Overwatch, would enter into the esports scene. Dubbed the Overwatch League, 12 teams from across the world will compete in a series of matches, hoping to secure a win in the championship. Overwatch’s admittance into esports will almost certainly boost its overall popularity. According to an analyst … Continue reading Overwatch League could squander casual experience

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