Brooklyn’s Barclay’s Center has hosted disappointing seasons from the Nets and Islanders the past few seasons. But this summer, the venue will host a very different sports event. The inaugural season of Overwatch League will see its champion crowned at the venue over a two-day Grand Final running July 27-28. The event will follow two […]
Three new original shows are coming to the Yahoo Sports app. Oath, Verizon’s media content engine powered by the AOL and Yahoo brands, announced this week that it is adding 10 new shows, including three Yahoo Sports shows, to its slate of mobile content. The sports-related content will be hosted by retired athletes, including two-time Olympic […]
The most important question to answer during the NBA Playoffs might not be whether the Raptors can live up to their regular season promise, or whether the Warriors can win their third championship in four seasons. No, the most important question might just be this: What is Steph Curry’s nickname? Curry returned to action from […]
Venture-backed startup, PlayVS, has announced an exclusive deal with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and its accompanying network to bring competitive esports to 19,000 high schools nationwide. The partnership will provide structured high school esports competitions, replete with leaderboards, gaming news bulletins and an avenue to reach college recruiters. Delane Parnell, PlayVS’ […]
The Fan-Controlled Football League (FCFL), a new football league that lets fans call the shots on game plays, announced a multiyear streaming deal with Twitch this week. The deal makes Twitch the exclusive broadcaster of the FCFL through its 2019 and 2020 seasons. The FCFL, which is an interactive football league that combines the control […]
