Thomas More University announced that Derrick McBride would be the first head Esports coach in the University’s history. The Saints anticipate competition beginning in the spring of 2023 in League of Legends, Rocket League, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. McBride is a Northern Kentucky native who lives in Alexandria with his wife and son. He […]
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NKU ESports names new program director
Northern Kentucky University has found a new director for its ESports program. Shanda Harris has been announced as the ESports Professor of Practice in the Haile College of Business and Director of NKU ESports. “I am very excited to come back to NKU and be a part of an amazing program,” Harris said, “We have […]
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Next Level Gaming’s Velocity Esports to open first location at Newport on the Levee
Velocity Esports, a new esports and entertainment company, is launching its first location this spring at Newport on the Levee. Opening in The Gallery in the former GameWorks space on March 31, Velocity will feature a premier esports lounge, arcade games and prizes, a social gaming lounge, live and online tournaments, live entertainment and a […]
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Highlands Adding Esports and Wrestling Programs to Athletic Department
Both Sports Open to Both Genders PHOTO: Tabitha Brennenstuhl, Burning Chair Photography. Highlands High School will be adding wrestling for the 2020-2021 school year. The school added Esports starting this spring. Students at Highlands High School will soon have two new sport options. Wrestling and Esports, which stands for Electronic Sports.