Author: Chris Gorrie

The year 2023 delivered a severe blow to the world of esports, thanks to a plethora of layoffs and team closures, leading some to dub it the “esports winter.” Even stalwart organizations like FaZe Clan suffered significant losses, necessitating substantial layoffs. While some perceive the preceding year as a necessary “rebalancing,” it’s evident that the industry now stands in dire need of revitalization.  Amidst all this adversity, there lies an opportunity for revival in 2024. However, in transitioning from the fervor of a pandemic-induced boom, the esports industry faces a pivotal moment of reckoning. As we venture into 2024, esports…

During Super Bowl LVIII, one pivotal moment sparked intense debate: the overtime coin toss. The San Francisco 49ers, led by coach Kyle Shanahan, opted to take the ball first, a decision that led to their defeat against the Kansas City Chiefs. But was this choice really the deciding factor in their Super Bowl loss? As the coin spun in the air, anticipation filled the stadium. The 49ers’ captain, Fred Warner, correctly called “tails,” granting his team possession to start overtime. It was a moment that would set the stage for the final act of the game. However, as the events…

In the world of professional sports, athletes, coaches, and owners are constantly making headlines, but sometimes, it’s not for winning or losing. When people in the world of sports say the wrong thing, cheat, break the rules, or make a wide variety of other errors, they will not only be dragged through the mud in the media, but they’ll also have to pay a hefty fine. These are nine of the biggest fines in sports history and what people did to deserve them. Kobe Bryant – $100,000 Source: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images One of the biggest names in basketball, Kobe Bryant,…

Step into the heart-pounding world of NHL action with the 2023-24 season, exclusively on the ESPN family of networks. Brace yourself for an exhilarating lineup featuring 100 exclusive games across ESPN, ESPN+, Hulu, and ABC, along with over 1,050 out-of-market games available on NHL Power Play on ESPN+. Kicking off the excitement, the 2024 All-Star Weekend was held from February 1-3 in Toronto, and the thrilling NHL Stadium Series games from MetLife Stadium featuring matchups like the Philadelphia Flyers vs. the New Jersey Devils and the New York Islanders vs. the New York Rangers, delivered non-stop entertainment. As the playoff…

A Chicago Bears supporter delivered a devastating sucker punch to another NFL fan outside the stadium, leaving the victim apparently unconscious on the ground. In a regrettable incident, one Bears fan, sporting a Walter Payton jersey, was caught off guard as he was struck by a fellow fan also donning a Bears jersey. The assailant approached him from the side, raised his fists, and struck him on the head, causing the victim to fall to the ground. Amidst the melee, several other fans were engaged in altercations, and the exact cause of the brawl among Bears supporters remains unknown. Fortunately,…