CS:GO caster fired from Rio Major after alleged 'incident' involving booze, police, and a smashed-up TV By Rich Stanton last updated 8 November 22 news Matthew "Sadokist" Trivett has been sent home in disgrace.
Russian esports team Virtus.pro blames ESL suspension on 'cancel culture' By Andy Chalk last updated 10 March 22 news The team lashed out against ESL but said it won't prevent its players from competing under neutral names.
ESL suspends Russian esports teams and competitions over invasion of Ukraine By Andy Chalk published 2 March 22 news Virtus.pro and Gambit have both been excluded from competitions, and others could follow.
Major esports host ESL Gaming is now owned by Saudi Arabia By Tyler Wilde last updated 25 January 22 News Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has also purchased esports platform FACEIT.
CS:GO Rio Major canceled, Valve discusses cheating scandal By Jody Macgregor published 10 September 20 News The pandemic claims another event.
Multiple CS:GO coaches used a spectator bug to cheat in tournaments, says ESL By Andy Chalk last updated 2 September 20 news MechanoGun, Hunden, and dead were all suspended for taking advantage of a spectator bug.
Coronavirus outbreak forces ESL Pro League Season 11 to go online-only By Andy Chalk published 11 March 20 news The CS:GO finals will be moved from a 6,500-seat arena in Colorado to a studio location, with no live audience, in Europe.
US Air Force teams up with ESL for Pro League Season 11 and IEM events By Andy Chalk published 20 February 20 news The deal also includes a partnership with Anykey to help fight toxicity and promote diversity and inclusion in gaming.
US Navy enters the esports scene with ESL North America and Dreamhack deal By Andy Chalk published 10 February 20 news The Navy will operate booths and sponsor BYOC tournaments at Dreamhack events.
ESL chief tells staff to avoid discussing Hong Kong protests By Samuel Horti published 13 October 19 news "We would like to suggest to not actively engage in the discussion, especially on social media."
ESL will hold its first-ever Fortnite tournament at IEM Katowice 2019 By Andy Chalk published 24 January 19 news The $600,000 ESL Katowice Royale will feature 200 of the world's best players and influencers.
ESL joins with Facebook for Dota 2 and CS:GO Pro League streaming By Andy Chalk published 18 January 18 news ESL said the move will enable it to broaden its viewership beyond traditional esports audiences.
ESL lifts lifetime ban against Counter-Strike: Global Offense match fixers By Andy Chalk published 24 July 17 news The former iBUYPOWER players will be eligible to return to competitive action on August 1.
Intel and ESL announce $1 million Intel Grand Slam prize for CS:GO (Updated) By Andy Chalk published 12 June 17 news The million bucks will be awarded on top of regular tournament prizes.
Why you should be watching Hearthstone’s Trinity Series By Simon Welch published 1 February 17 THREESOMES ESL’s team-based tournament is the best thing to happen to the competitive scene in ages.
Streaker invades ESL UK Hearthstone stage, wears trophy, gets tackled by Jedi By Andy Chalk published 1 June 16 NEWS This really happened.
ESL severs links with YouPorn-sponsored team By Angus Morrison published 25 April 16 News Call it a 'branding issue'.
ArenaNet unveil the future of competitive Guild Wars 2 with Pro Leagues By Chris Thursten published 14 October 15 An in-depth chat about the future of competitive Guild Wars 2.
Team invites announced for the first Dota 2 Major By Chris Thursten published 6 October 15 The first eight contenders line up to win that golden eagle thing.
Five highlights from Dota 2 at ESL One New York By Steven Strom published 5 October 15 Clutch escapes, lunar wrecking balls, and an Anti-Mage that just can't catch a break.
