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#player welfare

A competitive gamer sitting at a glowing screen with a heart rate monitor on their wrist during an intense match

Heart Risks in Esports: What Competitive Gaming Does to Your Body

Competitive gaming may look sedentary, but research points to serious cardiovascular stress hiding beneath the surface of esports.

By Alex Rivera8 days ago3 min read

eSports

VALORANT Fans and Death Threats: Parasocial Behavior Crosses the Line

Toxic fan behavior in VALORANT esports is escalating, with death threats and parasocial obsession raising serious concerns about player welfare across the competitive scene.

By Alex Rivera11 days ago3 min read

Soccer players training on a professional pitch with coaching staff monitoring performance data on tablets

Football

USL Signs League-Wide Partnership Deal with Kitman Labs

The USL has agreed a league-wide partnership with athlete management platform Kitman Labs, expanding data and sports science tools across its clubs.

By Alex Rivera11 days ago3 min read

Football

Turkey Coach Defends Players After Critics Target National Team

Turkey's head coach has pushed back against critics of the national team, urging the public to ease up on players and remember they are human.

By Alex Rivera11 days ago2 min read