eSports
What Esports Can Learn From Traditional and Digital Sports
Esports has grown fast, but gaps remain. Lessons from traditional and digital sports could help the industry build stronger structures and wider appeal.
By Alex Rivera3 min read
Topic
#player welfare
Football
FIFA Chief Signals World Cup Expansion Talks, Backs Hydration Breaks
FIFA's president has hinted that discussions around expanding the World Cup are ongoing, while also defending the use of hydration breaks in matches played in extreme heat.
By Alex Rivera3 min read
eSports
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 Rivera3 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 Rivera3 min read
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 Rivera3 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 Rivera2 min read