Poker player admits to lying about terminal cancer to raise money to enter tournament
GoFundMe said those who donated would be getting refunds.
Meet the American who inspired American Legion Baseball, John Griffith, WWI vet and sports pioneer
Major John Griffith envisioned a nation made better, healthier and stronger — more powerful and patriotic — and forged by youthful competition that preached good citizenship.
Esports video games hold vast betting potential, experts say
The competitive video game and casino industries agree there is great financial potential in bringing their two businesses together. Executives from both industries said esports is a promising market for betting.
Gronkowski thinks Brady will return 'in a couple of years,' report says
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski reportedly said Friday that he believes NFL great Tom Brady will return to the league in "a couple of years."
EA Sports to bring back college football game after 7-year hiatus
College sports is coming back to gaming consoles as part of the EA Sports franchise, although a launch date hasn’t been set.
Man proposes to girlfriend via Animal Crossing after COVID-19 pandemic foiled original plan
A Utah man decided to propose to his girlfriend using the game Animal Crossing when his original plans fell through due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
E3 2020, the world's biggest gaming conference, canceled over coronavirus concerns
The Electronic Entertainment Expo, a massive video-game conference better known as E3 that was scheduled for June at the Los Angeles Convention Center, has been canceled due to coronavirus concerns.
Former Eagle Jay Ajayi becomes professional gamer, will represent Union in eMLS cup
The Philadelphia Union announced Tuesday that the veteran running back would be representing their team in an eMLS cup campaign.
Another record month for NJ sports betting: $487M in bets
New Jersey’s sports betting industry set another monthly record in October for the amount bet as gamblers plunked down close to a half-billion dollars while baseball’s playoffs and World Series, football, basketball and hockey were all on the betting board.
NJ casinos taking bets on video tournament industry
New Jersey’s casinos are now taking bets on competitive video game tournaments, looking to expand the state’s fast-growing sports betting industry to the $1 billion video tournament market.
Ready student one? Universities introduce degrees in esports
Dozens of U.S. colleges have offered varsity level esports competitions for years. But some schools are taking it a step further by adding courses as the industry's boom drives demand for professionals who know how to, for example, organize esports tournaments.
Fortnite world champ swatted at Montgomery County home
The Pennsylvania teen who won $3 million as the first Fortnite World Cup solo champion has been swatted.