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Olympic Esports Series 2023 Will Feature The Strangest Video Games: Here's Why League Of Legends Isn't Included
Monday, March 20, 2023 - 4:44pm | 606The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced it will dive into the esports scene with the Olympic Esports Series. But, contrary to what many people expected, the respected sporting body did not choose popular games for its 2023 edition, so say goodbye to your hopes of seeing...
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How The Sports World Is Reacting To The Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Friday, February 25, 2022 - 5:41pm | 883The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has impacted the world and sports will likely be no exception. Several sports leagues have taken measures to change their schedules and condemn the actions of Russia. Athletes with ties to both Russia and Ukraine have also spoken out on the events. Sports Leagues...
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Will E-Sports Be The Newest Olympic Event?
Thursday, August 9, 2018 - 2:35pm | 421E-sports combine athletics with gaming skills to create a new, highly-involved gaming experience, and members of this industry hope to break down the barriers of gaming. What Happened A late July forum hosted by the International Olympic Committee and Global Association of International...
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Toyota Signs Near Billion-Dollar Deal As Olympic Sponsor Through 2024
Friday, March 13, 2015 - 8:06am | 164The Associated Press reported on Friday Toyota Motor Corp (NYSE: TM) inked a deal with the International Olympic Committee to be a "top-tier TOP" sponsor in the "mobility category." Terms of the deal were not announced, but Japanese media reported Toyota will pay $835 million. The Associated Press...