A growing effort to channel students' enthusiasm for esports toward preparing them for jobs in STEM could address the lack of racial diversity in STEM careers.

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Competitive video games hold vast economic potential, participants in an industry conference said.

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A recent report listed Baltimore as the fourth-best city in the United States and Canada for gamers.

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Riot Games agreed to pay $100 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging pay disparity, gender discrimination and sexual harassment.

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A team of two competitors from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) defeated Cal State Fullerton of the Big West Conference to become the first champion of the Collegiate Esports Invitational featuring “Fortnite.” Representing the America East Conference, Kiran “VenomFN” Yarlagadda, a ...

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The Baltimore-based Cordish Companies and Comcast Spectacor today announced plans for a $50 million esports and entertainment venue at the Philadelphia Sports Complex. What the companies called a first-of-its-kind venue will seat up to 3,500 guests and stand as the largest new-construction, ...

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The newest athletes on college campuses these days do not throw a ball, run sprints or carry a stick. Instead they sit in front of a computer for hours, honing their teamwork and skills as esports athletes, competitive video game ...

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Jacob Mitich had made it to Round Two of the Madden NFL 19 tournament in Jacksonville, and had almost scored a touchdown when the shots rang out.

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