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Whitecaps fire esports gamer for 'inappropriate and unprofessional' comments

The Vancouver Whitecaps have fired esports gamer Agit (AgitPower) Katilmis, citing "inappropriate and unprofessional comments" during a recent online game.

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 wins 14th straight to tie a pair of NBA 2K League records

Raptors Uprising GC downs T-Wolves to reach semifinals of The Turn tournament

Raptors Uprising GC dispatched T-Wolves Gaming, the reigning NBA 2K League champion, on Friday to advance to the semifinals of The Turn, a US$260,000 esports tournament.

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 crush Celtics Crossover to set NBA 2K League record

The unbeaten Raptors Uprising GC set an NBA 2K League scoring record in a 109-51 demolition of Celtics Crossover Gaming in Game 1 of their best-of-three esports series Friday night.

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 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.

Suns, Clippers well represented as NBA 2K semis, finals go today on TSN

Patrick Beverley takes on Deandre Ayton while Devin Booker battles Montrezl Harrell in the semifinals of the NBA 2K20 tournament tonight on TSN. The winners will move on to play in the finals. Catch all the action beginning at 5pm ET/2pm PT on TSN3, TSN.ca, the TSN App and on TSN Direct.

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.

Toronto esports team make Campbell their first Canadian signing

Liam (Mangachu) Campbell, a 23-year-old from Oakville, Ont., becomes the fourth Canadian currently in the Overwatch League.

Matthew ‘Top-Shelf-Cookie’ Gutkoski wins 2019 NHL Gaming World Championship

Matthew ‘Top-Shelf-Cookie’ Gutkoski took home the 2019 NHL Gaming World Championship in Las Vegas, virtually skating his way to the very real trophy and $50,000 USD from the $100,000 prize pool.

OverActive Media lands Toronto Call of Duty franchise

Toronto-based esports organization OverActive Media announced that it has acquired the rights to a franchise in the new global, city-based Call of Duty League.

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.