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Video games
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

How the Gaming Market Continues to Expand

The gaming market is evolving into a mainstream, influential entertainment industry, driven by mobile gaming and diverse player demographics.
Podcast
fromDefector
2 hours ago

A Post-Tournament Prospect Prospectus, With David Roth | Defector

David Roth shares insights on college basketball and draft prospects, highlighting specific players and intriguing archetypes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
35 minutes ago

They're gonna make me cry': my weekend at a speed puzzling championship

The competitive aspect of jigsaw puzzling dates back to the 1980s in the US, when Hallmark ran a national competition for several years. In 2022, the volunteer-run USA Jigsaw Puzzle Association partnered with Ravensburger to bring back a national championship.
Education
#toronto-maple-leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
2 days ago

Craig Button believes new general manager's alignment with Auston Matthews will be 'driver' of GM search

The Toronto Maple Leafs face critical decisions this off-season, particularly regarding Auston Matthews and the selection of a new general manager.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromEditor In Leaf
3 days ago

A surprising new contender emerges in Maple Leafs job search amid 'major changes'

The Toronto Maple Leafs are undergoing significant changes in their front office, with a growing list of potential job candidates emerging.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
2 days ago

Craig Button believes new general manager's alignment with Auston Matthews will be 'driver' of GM search

The Toronto Maple Leafs face critical decisions this off-season, particularly regarding Auston Matthews and the selection of a new general manager.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromEditor In Leaf
2 days ago

Maple Leafs send 2 promising prospects to AHL - what it means

Tyler Hopkins and Harry Nansi signed amateur try-outs with the Toronto Marlies after their OHL teams were eliminated from the playoffs.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromEditor In Leaf
3 days ago

A surprising new contender emerges in Maple Leafs job search amid 'major changes'

The Toronto Maple Leafs are undergoing significant changes in their front office, with a growing list of potential job candidates emerging.
Data science
fromESPN.com
16 hours ago

The data scientists trying to lift the USMNT to the World Cup

U.S. Soccer's analysts play a crucial role in decision-making and performance evaluation, significantly impacting the team's success.
Atlanta Braves
fromDefector
1 day ago

Advances In Basebrawl Weaponry Are Being Made Every Day | Defector

Baseball brawls rarely involve solid punches, but tensions flared between Reynaldo Lopez and Jorge Soler during a recent game.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
7 hours ago

Meta just killed a dashboard that let employees compete to be the company's No. 1 AI token user | Fortune

Meta employees created a leaderboard tracking AI token usage, promoting productivity measurement, but it was taken down due to external data sharing concerns.
Games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Pokemon Champions Has A Built-In Way To Cheat Out Of Losing Rank

Timing out opponents in Pokémon Champions can prevent rank loss, leading to potential exploitation of the game's ruleset.
Washington Capitals
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
20 hours ago

Craig Berube on the impression Easton Cowan has made down the stretch: "He's really showing me something with his willingness to be physical, get in there to protect people, and be a good teammate"

Players have shown good attitudes and commitment despite recent challenges, with standout performances from Easton Cowan and Jake McCabe.
Women
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

2026 college softball: Answering five big questions

Texas and Oklahoma are the top teams in college softball, with a major series upcoming this weekend.
Marketing tech
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

The Business of iGaming: Balancing Compliance and Growth for UK Tech Affiliates in 2026

UK gambling market faces regulatory challenges, but compliance can provide a competitive edge for small tech companies and marketing partners.
#nfl-draft
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

NFL execs, scouts on 2026 draft's most polarizing players

NFL teams are optimistic as the draft approaches, but success depends on risk assessment of polarizing prospects.
Atlanta Falcons
fromESPN.com
1663 years ago

2026 NFL draft comps: Our favorite prospect-to-pro matches

NFL draft prospects can be better understood through one-to-one player comparisons based on various traits.
English Premier League
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
1 day ago

Man United are interested in young defensive gem but face intense European competition

Tom Atcheson is a highly sought-after young defender, attracting interest from multiple Premier League clubs due to his rapid development and international exposure.
#nhl
Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
1 day ago

Capitals don't get scoreboard help in three games, falling further behind in playoff race

The Washington Capitals' playoff odds have dropped to 3.1 percent after recent NHL games did not favor them.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
1 day ago

Craig Berube on the amount he works with the Leafs' analytics team: "We're in pretty good contact with them throughout the season"

Emergency call-ups of Haymes and Villeneuve are in response to player situations, while Tavares shows strong performance despite age-related challenges.
Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
1 day ago

Why Timothy Liljegren and David Kampf have barely played after the Capitals acquired them for 2 draft picks at the trade deadline

Capitals made mixed trades at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, weakening their roster while acquiring players for future evaluation.
Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
1 day ago

Capitals don't get scoreboard help in three games, falling further behind in playoff race

The Washington Capitals' playoff odds have dropped to 3.1 percent after recent NHL games did not favor them.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
1 day ago

Craig Berube on the amount he works with the Leafs' analytics team: "We're in pretty good contact with them throughout the season"

Emergency call-ups of Haymes and Villeneuve are in response to player situations, while Tavares shows strong performance despite age-related challenges.
Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
1 day ago

Why Timothy Liljegren and David Kampf have barely played after the Capitals acquired them for 2 draft picks at the trade deadline

Capitals made mixed trades at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, weakening their roster while acquiring players for future evaluation.
Careers
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

How to write a job post that filters out the wrong people

Quality talent exists, but employers must improve job postings to attract the right candidates.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
2 days ago

The Role Of Artificial Intelligence In Improving Corporate Training Programs

AI is transforming corporate training by personalizing learning experiences and addressing individual employee needs.
National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

2026 college football transfer portal: Bill Connelly's favorite classes

The transfer portal offers diverse strategies for building competitive college football rosters, blending art and science in roster construction.
LA Clippers
fromEngadget
2 days ago

The League of Legends KeSPA cup will air globally on Disney+

Disney+ will stream major esports tournaments, expanding its reach beyond Asia to a global audience.
fromInside The Star
4 days ago

Cowboys Need to Keep an Eye on 2 International Pathway Players " Inside The Star

Uar Bernard and Joshua Weru put up insane numbers at the International Pathway Program Pro Day. If Dallas wants to find upside in different places, these are the kind of prospects the front office should be watching.
Dallas Cowboys
National Hockey League
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Who will win the Stanley Cup after an Olympic gold medal?

Eight hockey players have won an Olympic gold medal and a Stanley Cup in the same season, showcasing a rare achievement in the sport.
#nba
LA Clippers
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

2026 NBA buzz: the latest live updates, news and intel from around the league

The NBA playoff picture is solidifying while teams focus on the upcoming draft and offseason.
LA Clippers
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

2026 NBA buzz: the latest live updates, news and intel from around the league

The NBA playoff picture is solidifying while teams focus on the upcoming draft and offseason.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

International rookies who could shape the 2026 World Cup

Newcomers to the World Cup include players with fewer than 10 caps who may significantly impact their teams' performances.
Washington Redskins
fromRiggo's Rag
5 days ago

Commanders' free-agent heist already turning heads even before hitting the field

Nick Cross is recognized as a significant addition to the Washington Commanders' defense, ranking 27th in Sports Illustrated's top-50 NFL free agency moves.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
5 days ago

Barcelona keeping tabs on exciting RB Leipzig winger but move complicated by two factors | Barca Universal

Barcelona is interested in Yann Diomande but a transfer is currently unrealistic due to financial constraints and priority on other positions.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 hours ago

Heated Arc Raiders Debate Between PvE And PvP Players Goes Viral

A PvE player confronted a PvP player in Arc Raiders, raising questions about player expectations in PvP-enabled games.
Marketing
fromInc
6 days ago

Is Your Company Focusing on Generative Engine Optimization?

Generative engine optimization (GEO) requires marketers to adapt strategies for AI-driven search, focusing on relevance and collaboration across PR, content, and SEO.
#mls
fromSoccer News
6 days ago
Chicago Bulls

Charlotte FC v Philadelphia Union: Carnell not shying away from winless start - Soccer News

Chicago Bulls
fromSoccer News
6 days ago

Charlotte FC v Philadelphia Union: Carnell not shying away from winless start - Soccer News

Philadelphia Union struggles with a winless start to the MLS season, facing pressure ahead of their match against Charlotte FC.
Miami Marlins
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 weeks ago

What is the 2027 MLS 'Sprint Season' and why is it happening?

MLS is transitioning to a summer-spring format starting in 2027, with a Sprint Season in 2026 to bridge the old and new formats.
Marketing tech
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Optimove Acquires Smartico in iGaming CRM Consolidation Play

Optimove is acquiring Smartico, enhancing its position in the iGaming CRM market with a focus on gamification-led marketing.
English Premier League
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Tracking Europe's top soccer leagues: Title races, UCL, relegation

The Premier League title race is heating up, with Arsenal and Manchester City vying for the top position as the season nears its end.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

College baseball Week 8: Top 25 rankings, best moments and what to watch

UCLA remains the top college baseball team after sweeping USC, while Alabama and UCF make significant jumps in the rankings.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Football Manager gamer helps team win in real life

Kendrick suggested a formation change to 4-4-2, inspired by his online team and football manager Sean Dyche, leading to a 3-2 victory for KPR.
Liverpool FC
Games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Cyberpunk, League Of Legends Games Suggest TCGs Are Having A Moment

PAX East 2026 featured a shift from video games to trading card games, particularly a TCG based on Cyberpunk 2077.
Washington Redskins
fromRiggo's Rag
6 days ago

Commanders pushing forward with youth and the old way is no longer an option

Washington Commanders focus on youth movement by acquiring younger players and utilizing them effectively for the 2026 season.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Marathon's Top Players Are Begging Bungie To Do More About Cheaters - Kotaku

Marathon players report a significant cheating problem affecting gameplay, particularly in ranked matches and the Cryo Archive map.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSI
1 week ago

How the English Championship Has Become World Cup Boot Camp for Canada, USMNT Stars

Liam Millar emphasizes the importance of winning over playing well in the Championship, highlighting its unique challenges and opportunities for North American players.
Marketing tech
fromHR Brew
6 days ago

AI is changing how people look for jobs, forcing recruiters to keep up

AI is transforming SEO and recruitment strategies, requiring adaptation to new search behaviors and tools.
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Canceled Game 'Would Have Been Crimson Desert' Says Avalanche Head

I haven't played Crimson Desert enough, but we had everything that I've seen from Crimson Desert in the plans for that game. It was signed with a big publisher that has a lot of famous IPs...And then they just changed business direction again and wanted to focus on their existing IPs instead of new ones. They broke up with us on a text message, which I will never forgive them for.
Video games
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Why is gaming becoming so expensive? The answer is found in AI

PlayStation 5 prices have risen significantly due to increased demand for computing power driven by AI, alongside global economic disruptions.
#gaming
fromGoal
2 weeks ago

NXGN 2026: The 25 best teenage wonderkids in women's football | Goal.com US

Aissatou Fall was a key player as Senegal made it through to the quarter-finals for just the second time in their history. Despite being just 17 years old, she played every single minute of Senegal's tournament in Morocco, helping the Lionesses to keep two clean sheets in four games.
Women
Careers
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Michael Griffin: From Player to Gaming CEO

Michael Griffin's journey in the gaming industry began from humble beginnings, emphasizing the importance of hands-on experience and understanding the customer.
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

At Gaming Conference, game-workers keep unionization hopes alive - 48 hills

The United Videogame Workers-CWA Local 9433 is a direct-join organization that, according to organizers, is meant to provide a channel into activism and organizing for workers in a fragmented industry. The day of the organization's launch, its membership swelled to triple digits, and CWA members led an impromptu march from a panel discussion in Moscone's West Hall to the bandshell in Yerba Buena Gardens, accompanied by cheers from passersby.
Media industry
Social media marketing
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
3 weeks ago

Reddit shares insight into the growth of sports fandoms in the app

Reddit published a comprehensive guide showing how users engage with sports content, revealing NFL season as the dominant driver of app downloads and engagement, with significant spikes during March Madness, Kentucky Derby, and other major sporting events.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

WoW Pro Guild Celebrates Too Early As Raid Boss Comes Back To Life

Team Liquid's WoW guild faced an unexpected challenge after defeating the final boss, L'ura, who resurrected and remains undefeated.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
1 month ago

What Does "Flex" Mean in a DFS Pick'em Contest Entry? - Bleacher Nation

Flex Play on PrizePicks allows payouts for missing one or two picks with lower multipliers, while Power Play requires all picks correct for higher multipliers up to 37.5x.
Video games
fromGamesBeat
1 week ago

Inside Clix Gaming's creator-powered business strategy

Cody 'Clix' Conrod is launching Clix Gaming, a brand and business centered on his success as a top Fortnite player.
Games
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Is AI gaming ready for primetime? - 48 hills

Google demonstrated live AI-generated NPC dialogue at GDC 2026, with over 60 AI-related talks and events showcasing the gaming industry's focus on artificial intelligence integration.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Marathon Cracks Down On Cool Exploits To Make Things Fair

Bungie has removed the slide-canceling exploit in Marathon to maintain balanced gameplay and has updated the Outpost loot area.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Fortnite Removing Less Popular Modes Like Rocket Racing

Fortnite's declining popularity leads to layoffs and the removal of three game modes by Epic Games.
Major League Baseball
fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 month ago

MLB Announces Spring Breakout Tournament To Begin In 2027

MLB will convert Spring Breakout from exhibition games into single-elimination tournaments in 2027 and 2028, crowning separate Grapefruit and Cactus League champions while maintaining exhibition format in 2026.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

In the killer world of online gaming, there are no hits any more just survivors

Highguard's rapid failure demonstrates that modern online games face extreme pressure to deliver immediate returns, leaving no room for player learning curves or developer iteration.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Jeff Kaplan: Stop Complaining About Games You Won't Play

Jeff Kaplan advises people complaining about games they haven't played to stop, as developers ignore such feedback and it accomplishes nothing.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

I Miss When Multiplayer Games Weren't Changing All The Time - Kotaku

A patch increasing gunshot volume in Marathon created a more aggressive multiplayer environment, prompting nostalgia for older games that remained static after release rather than undergoing constant balance changes.
Business
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Rivalry cuts operations as it reviews future of company

Rivalry Corp. has sharply scaled down operations, halted betting, begun major cost cuts and is exploring sales, restructuring, or other strategic alternatives while conserving cash.
Science
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What Can Gaming Do for Our Intelligence?

Effective intelligence — attention, working memory, decision-making, and learning speed — is trainable through experience and interventions such as gaming, leveraging neuroplasticity.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 months ago

I Love This Dart Counter for Local and Online Matches

Auto-scoring light ring with four HD cameras and DartCounter app delivers accurate scoring, statistics, practice modes, and online multiplayer to improve and enjoy darts.
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

How has personalization improved digital sports marketing?

Personalization is a tried-and-tested way to boost engagement while gathering valuable information about existing audiences - and is proving to be a key driver for the sports industry, says Rawnet's Harry Daniel. For brands looking to score with digital marketing, personalization is a winning long-term business strategy. Personalizing the user experience (UX) via websites and apps keeps fans engaged and enhances brand loyalty. It can help brands to grow, by extending their reach to new users and unleashing untouched opportunities for victory.
Online marketing
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

How brands can align their interests with the interests of gamers

Brands can increase engagement and reach diverse audiences by integrating ads into interactive gaming experiences and aligning brand goals with player interests.
#unrivaled-3-on-3
National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Language of basketball: How international NBA players think about the game

Giannis Antetokounmpo overcame early English and basketball-terminology gaps through focused coaching, repeated drills, and cultural adaptation as the NBA became increasingly international.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

One Of The Most Popular Games In The World Will Be Free On Xbox This Weekend

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential subscribers can play EA Sports FC 26 for free during Free Play Days from January 15–18, 2026.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

The in-game advertising landscape: It isn't child's play

In-game advertising integrates branded placements into game environments to reach a large, mature gaming audience, but requires data-driven strategy for effectiveness.
Video games
fromGame Informer
1 month ago

Arkheron Preview - A Promising Battle Royale (No, Seriously) - Game Informer

Arkheron is an isometric PvP battle royale where 15 three-player teams compete in a fantasy tower, blending shooter action with Hades-style loot and rotating Eternals.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Overwatch Fans Put Jetpack Cat In Timeout

Jetpack Cat (Fika) is a disruptive, tethering support who creates viral plays but faces frequent competitive bans despite viable counters.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Krafton is trying to find its next PUBG

focus on its core gaming business while outlining a disciplined approach to building long-term Franchise IPs.
Video games
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Highguard's Better 5v5 Mode Is Sticking Around

Highguard permanently added a 5v5 raid mode alongside 3v3 following positive player response, offering larger, more chaotic matches but causing some performance issues.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

The most popular games are getting harder and harder to usurp

Fortnite, Roblox, Call of Duty, Minecraft, and GTA V dominated PS5 and Xbox in 2024–2025 due to longevity, multiplatform reach, multiplayer, updates, and user-generated content.
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