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HAWKS TALON GC FALLS IN REGULAR SEASON OPENER TO MAVS GAMING

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6 years ago

May 6, 2020

George Miller

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BP (Michael Diaz-Cruz) Scores Franchise-Record 39 Points During Second Game vs. Mavs Gaming

Club To Play Second Game of Season on Thursday against 2019 NBA 2K League Champions T-Wolves Gaming

Hawks Talon Gaming Club, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Atlanta Hawks, lost two games to Mavs Gaming, the in a best-of-three format which results in the team’s first regular-season loss of the 2020 NBA 2K League regular season. The result of the team’s first game was a 55-72 loss, and the outcome of the second game was a 49-73 loss.

“We all know what BP is capable of, and he showed a bit of that tonight. Credit to Mavs Gaming, they outrebounded us which led to many successful second-chance opportunities for them tonight,” Hawks Talon GC’s Team Manager and Head Coach Wesley Acuff said. “We will get back to practice tomorrow and focus on T-Wolves Gaming.”

In the team’s first game of the series against Mavs Gaming, BP (Michael Diaz-Cruz) led the team with 20 points to go along with seven assists and one steal. KEL (Mykel Wilson) finished the game with 19 points, while the team’s 2020 first-round pick LEE (Lee Lamb) totaled 10 points and a team-high 17 rebounds to record the team’s first double-double of the season. He also contributed with a team-high three blocks. Hawks Talon’s FOLLOWTHEGOD (Kwan Larry Niblack Jr.) added six points going two-for-two on three’s, and MRSTYLEZ (Andrew Valle) added three rebounds and one block.

In the team’s second matchup of the best-of-three series, Hawks Talon’s BP led the game with a franchise-record 39 points to go along with two assists, one rebound and one steal. KEL totaled four points and three steals. LEE finished with 10 rebounds and three assists while MRSTLYEZ added three points and two assists, and FOLLOWTHEGOD contributed with three points and three steals.

Hawks Talon will continue its regular season competition as part of six weeks of remote gameplay. The club’s next match will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 7 against the 2019 NBA 2K League Champions T-Wolves Gaming. These games will be livestreamed on the league’s Twitch and YouTube channels.

To stay up to date on Hawks Talon Gaming Club, visit HawksTalonGC.gg

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G2’s Otis Lawrence wins 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship

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2 days ago

May 29, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Welsh driver beats Ismael Fahssi by two points after a 12-round season running March 27 to May 28 with a $750,000 prize pool.

G2-backed Alpine Sim Racing driver Otis Lawrence has been crowned 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Champion after the season concluded on May 28.

The 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship ran from March 27 to May 28 and featured a $750,000 prize pool. Drivers representing Formula 1 teams competed across four events, starting with a live opener at DreamHack Birmingham.

The title was decided at the final event. Lawrence secured multiple race victories across 12 rounds and finished top of the standings.

Lawrence won the championship by two points ahead of Scuderia Ferrari HP Esports driver Ismael Fahssi. Reigning champion Jarno Opmeer of Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing placed third overall.

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Esports Foundation books Paris Expo Porte de Versailles for Esports World Cup 2026

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4 days ago

May 28, 2026

Wladimir P.

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The Esports Foundation (EF) has confirmed Paris Expo Porte de Versailles as the venue for Esports World Cup 2026, scheduled to run in Paris, France, from July 06 through August 23.

EF said tickets for all 25 competitions will go on sale from Friday, May 29, 2026, via esportsworldcup.com/tickets. The organiser said the venue will host competition arenas, broadcast operations, and fan activations across the seven-week programme.

According to EF, more than 2,000 players from over 200 Clubs and more than 100 countries will compete for a $75 million prize pool as part of the event’s cross-game Club Championship. The tournament lineup spans major competitive genres, including first-person shooters, strategy, sports, MOBAs, battle royales, fighting games, racing games, and Chess.

EF also outlined ticketing tiers, including Regular Tournament Passes, Premium Tournament Passes (with fast-track entry and a limited-edition goodie bag), Daily Regular Tournament Passes, and tiered Final Day seating zones (Gold, Silver, and Bronze) for select championship matches across VALORANT, League of Legends, Rocket League, and Counter-Strike 2.

The published schedule lists Week 1 events including VALORANT (July 9–12), ALGS Year 6 Split 1 Playoffs (Apex Legends) (July 7–11), Dota 2 (July 7–12), and FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves (July 8–11), with Counter-Strike 2 closing out Week 7 from August 19–23 alongside Fortnite Reload Elite Series Championship, Trackmania, and CROSSFIRE.

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Esports Foundation sets Esports World Cup 2026 venue at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

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4 days ago

May 27, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Tickets go on sale May 29 for the seven-week Paris event running July 6 to August 23, with a $75 million prize pool across 25 competitions.

The Esports Foundation (EF) has confirmed Paris Expo Porte de Versailles as the venue for the Esports World Cup 2026, scheduled for July 06 through August 23 in Paris, France.

Ticket sales open Friday, May 29, 2026 via esportsworldcup.com/tickets. EF said the event will run for seven weeks and span 25 competitions, with more than 2,000 players from over 200 Clubs and more than 100 countries competing for a $75 million prize pool.

EF said Paris Expo Porte de Versailles will host competition arenas, broadcast operations, fan activations, and festival experiences. The organiser also pointed to the venue’s track record as the home of Paris Games Week since 2010 and as a site used during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Ticketing includes Regular Tournament Passes and Premium Tournament Passes, alongside Daily Regular Tournament Passes. For select championship matches across VALORANT, League of Legends, Rocket League, and Counter-Strike 2, EF said “Final Day Seating Zones” will be split into Gold, Silver, and Bronze tiers.

The published schedule lists Week 1 events including VALORANT (July 9–12), ALGS Year 6 Split 1 Playoffs for Apex Legends (July 7–11), Dota 2 (July 7–12), and FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves (July 8–11), concluding in Week 7 with Counter-Strike 2 (August 19–23), Fortnite Reload Elite Series Championship (August 19–22), Trackmania (August 19–22), and CROSSFIRE (August 18–22).

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