More Sports Jun 27, 2020
Many in Japan beginning to embrace physical and social benefits of para esports
Experts have highlighted the ability of online games to provide physical and mental stimulation, including for people with severe impairments.
More Sports / Football Jun 1, 2020
EA Sports postpones first look at Madden NFL 21 in response to protests
EA Sports postponed Monday's planned first look at the Madden NFL 21 video game in response to the unrest over the death of George Floyd. "Tomorrow, we had committed to celebrating Madden NFL 21 with you, but we're not going to do that now," the ...
Auto Racing May 31, 2020
Formula One rivals Max Verstappen and Lando Norris will be team mates for the virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 13-14, according to the official entry list on Saturday. The Red Bull and McLaren drivers are sharing the Team Redline Oreca 07 LMP2 ...
Business / Corporate | Regional voices: Chubu May 29, 2020
Toyota focuses on esports to boost fan base as motorsport shuts down
Technical advancements have enabled the carmaker to make use of virtual races in developing its vehicles.
Auto Racing May 25, 2020
Formula E driver disqualified for getting impostor to race for him
Audi Formula E driver Daniel Abt was disqualified and ordered to pay €10,000 ($10,900) to charity on Sunday for getting a professional gamer to compete under his name in an official esports race. The German, who apologized for "having called in outside help", was also ...
Ice Hockey May 17, 2020
The National Hockey League Players' Association is hosting a Fortnite tournament for charity. More than 60 players are set to compete in the tournament, called the NHLPA Open, which will take place on Monday from 2-5 p.m. ET and will be streamed live on Twitch. ...
More Sports May 15, 2020
Esports proving a viable option for competition-starved fans
Professional athletes are showing fans that their skills are — to some extent — transferable to the virtual world.
More Sports / Auto Racing May 8, 2020
The all-female W Series is launching an esports league for female drivers, with actual racing still suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With its second season on hold and no start date set, organizers hope to maintain the series' profile and encourage more women to ...
Auto Racing May 3, 2020
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel makes esports debut in Legends Trophy
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel made his esports debut on Saturday in Legends Trophy races that also featured retired Formula One world champions Emerson Fittipaldi and Jenson Button. The German has some time on his hands with Formula One's season stalled by the COVID-19 pandemic and organizers ...
Tennis Apr 28, 2020
Injured Kei Nishikori returns to court at virtual Madrid Open
Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori returned to action Monday while still on the road to recovery from elbow surgery, joining a group of fellow top tennis professionals in contesting the Madrid Open Virtual Pro, a video game version of the clay-court tournament. With the pro ...
Tennis Apr 25, 2020
Rookie Rafael Nadal facing tough test at virtual Madrid Open
When discussing the favorites to win the Madrid Open the first name on most people's lips would usually be clay-court king Rafa Nadal. Things are a little different this year though. The Spaniard, who has won the tournament five times, will have his work cut ...
More Sports Apr 24, 2020
Riot Games cancels League of Legends 2020 Mid-Season Invitational
The League of Legends 2020 Mid-Season Invitational has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. The tournament, which had already been rescheduled from May to July, is the latest casualty of the global crisis that has brought both live and virtual sporting events to a ...