Raptors Uprising GC trade away former NBA 2K League MVP Kenny Got Work Raptors Uprising GC have traded away former NBA 2K League MVP Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey, the esports team's first-ever draft pick.
Eagles RB Scott adds Rocket League pro gamer to resume, signs with Dignitas Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott has a new title to add to his résumé: professional gamer. On Wednesday, Scott was signed by esports vertical Dignitas, becoming the first two-sport NFL and Rocket League pro. - Tim McManus
Uprising GC completes 2021 esports roster, drafting Joshua (TsJosh) McKenna Raptors Uprising GC completed its 2021 roster, reacquiring shooting guard Joshua (TsJosh) McKenna in the third round (57th overall) of Saturday night's NBA 2K League draft.
Raptors Uprising GC sends all-star centre to Hornets Venom GT in major esports trade Raptors Uprising GC traded away one of the pillars of its NBA 2K League perfect regular season in 2020, sending all-star centre Jerry (Sick One) Knapp to Hornets Venom GT for centre Xavier (Type) Vescovi on Saturday.
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 win 12th straight in NBA 2K Raptors Uprising GC ran its win streak to 12 and clinched a playoff berth Thursday, holding off the Gen.G Tigers in an international matchup in NBA 2K League play.
Raptors Uprising GC sets NBA 2K League mark with 11th straight win to open season Raptors Uprising GC recorded its 11th straight victory Monday, sweeping Heat Check Gaming in their best-of-three esports series to set an NBA 2K League record for consecutive wins to start the season.
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 star Kenny Got Work named player of the month Raptors Uprising point guard Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey scored another first Monday when he was named the NBA 2K League's player of the month for May.
Raptors Uprising improves to 7-0 in NBA 2K league Raptors Uprising GC continued its perfect start to the NBA 2K League esports season, sweeping Nets GC in its best-of-three series Friday to improve to 7-0.
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 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.
NBA 2K player tournament begins tonight on TSN NBA players are getting back on the court. Well, sort of. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to force a suspension of live sports, the NBA, National Basketball Players Association and 2K have partnered to bring you an NBA player-led NBA 2K 2020 tournament beginning Friday on TSN at 8pm et/5pm pt.
Canadian teenager waits on Lakers Gaming start Taken seventh overall in the 2020 NBA 2K League draft by Lakers Gaming, Calgary teenager Sten (Sav) Valge-Saar was looking forward to honing his esports skills.
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.
NHL Hall of Famer Modano joins Tiidal Gaming Group NHL Hall of Famer Mike Modano has joined Canadian esports organization Tiidal Gaming Group, the parent company of Lazarus Esports, as an investor and brand ambassador. - Josiah Cohen
The Weeknd signs on with Canadian esports outfit The Weeknd has joined the OverActive Media Group ownership and will serve as global ambassador for the Canadian esports company.
