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JCC ‘perfect’ home for regional eSports tournament
Jamestown Community College’s Cattaraugus County Campus eSports stadium continues to be a hub for regional high school and middle school competitions. OLEAN, N.Y. — SUNY Jamestown Community College’s Cattaraugus County Campus eSports stadium continues to be a hub for regional high school and middle school competitions. Five schools in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties and more […]

Jamestown Community College’s Cattaraugus County Campus eSports stadium continues to be a hub for regional high school and middle school competitions.
OLEAN, N.Y. — SUNY Jamestown Community College’s Cattaraugus County Campus eSports stadium continues to be a hub for regional high school and middle school competitions.
Five schools in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties and more than 50 students ranging from sixth grade to seniors participated in the CA BOCES spring tournament at JCC’s downtown Olean location. Since 2023 it was the fifth time BOCES has held a tournament on the campus.
“We have used the campus and space multiple times and have always been very happy with the venue,” said Karen Insley, CA BOCES program manager who oversees student programming. “As usual Jonathan (Kowal, JCC athletic and recruitment coordinator) was a fantastic host. The Magnano Room and the eSports arena are a perfect fit for our group.”
Teams from Andover, Bolivar-Richburg, Cattaraugus-Little Valley, Olean, and Randolph enjoyed the day at JCC playing Rocket League, Mario Kart, and Super Smash Bros. games.
Randolph earned the season-long Rocket League crown, finishing unbeaten in matches.
“The students love being able to show off their talents and skills in a competitive environment,” said Andrew Garvey, coach of Randolph. “They are always so excited when we get to bring home a trophy or banner to display in the school. They see it happen so often for traditional sports, so it’s so nice for them to be recognized in a similar fashion.”
While some other area schools opt to play in remote leagues against teams from around the country, the CA BOCES league doesn’t require a hefty entry fee and allows students to compete locally, and face-to-face in fall and spring tournaments at JCC.
“My students love the face-to-face competition,” said Malibu Peelman, Bolivar-Richburg coach. “They love having an event for eSports, and for my older students they enjoy learning of the possibilities of further education at JCC.”
JCC’s sprawling eSports stadium, with its capacity to host 60 or more students, is a perfect place for a regional gaming tournament. The stadium opened in 2022 and is home to the college’s National Junior College Athletics Association Esports team. It includes an arena for official competitions and a mezzanine for viewing, a meeting room with computers for practice, an activity area with console games, and a reception area.
CA BOCES plans to hold its next big tournament, this December, at JCC.
Garvey said the stadium is “a great facility with lots of equipment and rooms to fit students,” while Peelman added that the space “allows for focus in the students’ gaming interest.”
Theresa Pfeil from Hinsdale Central School attended the spring tournament to see what it was all about and for guidance in growing the eSports program at the school. The Olean team, meanwhile, visited the JCC arena for the first time this spring to play.
Kowal said that in addition to BOCES affiliated schools, many from around the region and beyond have visited the stadium to play and observe what JCC has created.
“We’ve had visitors in the past just come to see what it was, how to build something, and then went on their way back to their school,” Kowal said.
Though Randolph has had an informal gaming club for 12 years, many area schools are new to eSports. CA BOCES started its eSports league for schools three years ago, with a half dozen or more competing at different times.
Visit JCCJayhawks.com for more information about JCC eSports.
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Boise State esports program moves to athletic department management
BOISE, Idaho — Boise State University’s nationally recognized esports program will soon have a new home within the university’s athletic department, though it will not become an official Division I sport. The transition is set to take place this fall, moving the program from its current position under the College of Innovation and Design. The […]

BOISE, Idaho — Boise State University’s nationally recognized esports program will soon have a new home within the university’s athletic department, though it will not become an official Division I sport.
The transition is set to take place this fall, moving the program from its current position under the College of Innovation and Design.
The esports team will continue to operate from their 7,000 square foot arena located on Capital Boulevard in downtown Boise.
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Our Broncos have established themselves as a powerhouse in collegiate esports since the program’s inception. The team has captured 13 Mountain West Championships and 6 national titles since 2018, making them one of the most successful collegiate esports programs in the country.
Boise State was among the first universities to embrace competitive gaming at the collegiate level, helping to pioneer the growing esports movement across campuses nationwide.
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Montevallo’s Egorshin & Shaffner, Lander’s Wilcox named to CSC Academic All-America Team
Story Links AUSTIN, Texas – Montevallo’s Alex Egorshin & Brandon Shaffner, and Lander’s Carter Wilcox have been named College Sports Communicators (CSC) At-Large Academic All-Americans, it was announced Wednesday. Egorshin, the Peach Belt Conference’s Defensive Player of the Year, tallied his second consecutive First Team Academic All-America honor with a 4.00 […]

AUSTIN, Texas – Montevallo’s Alex Egorshin & Brandon Shaffner, and Lander’s Carter Wilcox have been named College Sports Communicators (CSC) At-Large Academic All-Americans, it was announced Wednesday.
Egorshin, the Peach Belt Conference’s Defensive Player of the Year, tallied his second consecutive First Team Academic All-America honor with a 4.00 cumulative GPA as a Chemistry major in his junior year. On the field, the Hoover, Ala. native played a total of 856:41 minutes in goal while leading the PBC with a 10.97 goals against average with a .601 save percentage on an average of 14.75 goals per game. Egorshin joins a total of 17 other student-athletes as repeat selections to the Academic All-America team after earning the award following the 2024 season.
Shaffner, one of the top faceoff specialists in all of Div. II, earned his Second Team Academic All-America honor with a 4.00 cumulative GPA in his Exercise and Nutrition Science courses. The senior finished the season with the third-highest faceoff win percentage in the nation with a mark of .697 while posting a 230-for-330 mark at the dot. The Louisville, Ky. native set a Montevallo record with 139 ground balls on the season while setting a career best with 28 wins against Emmanuel on Feb. 1.
Wilcox, the 2025 Peach Belt Conference Co-Attackman of the Year, a USILA and USA Lacrosse Magazine All-American, and USILA All-Region honoree, graduated with a 3.68 GPA in Business Administration this May. He joins former Bearcats James Linn and Nicholas Paige to become the third CSC Academic All-American in program history. Wilcox, who is an At-Large Second Team honoree, is also the 17th student-athlete in Lander’s history to earn this award. Wilcox advanced from the Academic All-District ballot last month before earning All-American status – only 45 Division II student-athletes made the At-Large Team.The Harrisburg, North Carolina, native set program records for career points (235) and points in a season (85, 2025). Wilcox’s 48 goals and 37 assists helped lead the Bearcats to the PBC Regular Season championship this year.
A rigorous selection process, an undergraduate student-athlete must be at least a sophomore both academically and athletically; carry a 3.50 cumulative GPA; and in the case of men’s lacrosse, compete in 90% of a team’s games or start 66% of them while being an impactful presence on and off the field.
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Kith, Lucky Brand, Timex and More
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Clark Kent goes high fashion in a slew of partnerships going live this week, including with brands Lucky Brand, Kith and Timex. Ahead of James Gunn’s highly anticipated “Superman,” which hits theaters this Friday, […]

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Clark Kent goes high fashion in a slew of partnerships going live this week, including with brands Lucky Brand, Kith and Timex.
Ahead of James Gunn’s highly anticipated “Superman,” which hits theaters this Friday, Lucky Brand teamed up with the DC franchise on a limited-edition lineup of apparel and accessories featuring the Man of Steele’s iconic intarsia emblem.
The collection includes a navy blue pullover sweater, a patched-up varsity jacket, a graphic tee imprinted with an illustration of Superman and Krypto, a steel grey hoodie, retro-style tees, two hats and a bandana. Plus, Lucky’s site is currently offering a 30% discount on orders over $150 with the code LUCKY30 — just in time for the new drop.
The Lucky Brand collaboration is one of several shoppable partnerships to go live this week. Timex has also been slowly teasing a special-edition watch timed to the new Warner Bros. release. Crafted with the iconic Marlin Jet case, the ticker features a sophisticated automatic movement, a leather strap and bold red and blue accents.
At the center of the dial is Superman’s unmistakable “S” shield, while an exhibition case reveals the inner workings of the mechanical movement, etched with Gunn’s signature.
“What makes Superman such an enduring and beloved hero is not solely his physical might but his innate goodness and strength of heart,” Gunn said in a statement. “I wanted to design a watch that embodied those values, and who better to bring it to life than Timex. This watch is a tribute to a hero who’s timeless, and to fans who never stop believing in him.”
The watch won’t be available to shop until later this year, according to the brand, but in the meantime you can shop the exact Timex Cavatina that Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) wears in the film.
Kith has also soared onto the scene. The New York-based luxury brand launched their own “Superman” collection this week, an impressive lineup of uniquely designed vintage tees inspired by the retro DC Comics aesthetic. One highlight is this satin bomber jacket with the Superman emblem embossed on the back.
Shop the best fashion “Superman” fashion collections below:
Lucky Brand Superman Sweater
Superman | Kith It’s a Bird Vintage Tee
Superman | Kith Satin Bomber Jacket
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Cartoon-Themed PC Peripherals : pokemon 4
Razer, the global lifestyle and peripherals brand for gamers, has ignited excitement across the gaming and pop culture communities with a teaser announcing its next high-profile collaboration—this time with the iconic Pokémon franchise. The brand confirmed that full details of the partnership will be unveiled on July 17, 2025, at 8:00 AM PT. While specific […]

While specific product details remain under wraps, both Razer and The Pokémon Company have officially confirmed the collaboration is in development. Given Razer’s history of Pokémon-themed releases—such as special edition peripherals and hardware—fans are eagerly anticipating what could be a fresh line of accessories designed to blend gaming performance with nostalgic appeal.
The upcoming Razer collaboration is expected to be revealed on July 17.
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Esports World Cup Partners With IMG for $70M Global Gaming Tournament Series
Live from the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, the weekly series will blend esports,entertainment and pop culture to captivate global audiences Premieres Thursday, July 10 with live performance by Post Malone at EWC 2025 Opening Ceremony MEDIA KIT LONDON and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Esports World Cup Foundation has partnered with […]

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entertainment and pop culture to captivate global audiences
Premieres Thursday, July 10 with live performance by Post Malone
at EWC 2025 Opening Ceremony
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“We’re creating a new gateway into esports…for the billions yet to discover their passion for competitive gaming.”
The agreement will see IMG provide premium broadcast production, content strategy, global rights management, and international distribution via SNTV, a joint venture between IMG and The Associated Press, for the Esports World Cup 2025. Throughout the tournament, IMG will create and produce over 50 hours of programming, covering the thrilling live esports action, as well as digital and social content, and an original documentary showcasing the biggest teams in the competition.
This includes an action-packed two-hour show, ‘EWC Spotlight,’ that will be produced live Friday through Sunday every Championship weekend from a custom-built studio in the heart of Boulevard City,
EWC Spotlight kicks off with a special premiere on Thursday, July 10, including a live performance by superstar entertainer Post Malone, as the Esports World Cup 2025 gets underway with the Opening Ceremony. Hosted by Hugh Woozencroft and Rachel Stringer, EWC Spotlight will welcome more than 60 high-profile celebrity, entertainment and sports guests throughout the summer, solidifying the show as the cultural heartbeat of the Esports World Cup for fans around the world.
“With EWC Spotlight, we’re creating a new gateway into esports, not just for the millions already engaged, but for the billions yet to discover their passion for competitive gaming,” said Ralf Reichert, CEO, Esports World Cup Foundation. “By blending elite competition, mainstream entertainment, and cultural storytelling, we’re breaking barriers between esports and traditional media. Partnering with IMG, a global leader in sports production and content, allows us to show the world what esports truly represents: an evolution in global entertainment, sports, and culture.”
IMG has also worked with EWC to develop an international distribution strategy for the tournament’s programming and will leverage its network of global media experts to manage the content worldwide. In addition, EWC has appointed SNTV to distribute daily content of the tournament to global broadcasters and media partners via its sports video production and distribution agency, Story10.
Captured using state-of-the-art studio cameras, wire-cams and augmented reality (AR) capabilities, EWC Spotlight‘s English-language broadcast will be available exclusively to select media partners globally, reaching a potential audience of over 250 million people.
The show will be available for fans to watch around the world on Fox Sports (
Barney Francis, EVP, Studios, IMG, said: “The Esports World Cup is as big as it gets for gaming fans and we’re excited to help bring the tournament to fans across the globe through unmissable and headline-grabbing programming. Combining IMG’s premium production capabilities and creativity with our team of global media experts and strategists, this partnership enables us to provide an elevated viewer experience for fans worldwide, as they watch their favourite teams and personalities battle it out on a world stage.”
The Esports World Cup is the world’s largest professional esports event, uniting global gaming communities in a celebration of esports culture. With 25 tournaments across 24 games, 2,000 elite players, and 200 Clubs from over 100 countries, the EWC will feature the largest prize pool in esports history, over
For the first time, EWC will feature chess, with five-time World Champion Magnus Carlsen serving as both competitor and official Global Ambassador. Additionally, football icon Cristiano Ronaldo joins as a Global Ambassador, further strengthening connections between esports and traditional sports.
IMG works with some of the world’s leading esports organisations, providing media rights representation, brand partnerships and strategic advisory services, as well as digital and production services. To date, IMG has managed the media rights and brand partnerships for more than 20 globally recognised esports events, including EA Sports, BLAST, Epic Games, PGL Esports, Riot Games, the International Olympic Committee and the Global Esports Games.
IMG has also produced innovative programming for some of the world’s biggest sports leagues and competitions, including the viral sensation ‘UCL Today’ for CBS, Ligue de Football Professionnel’s (LFP) ‘Ligue 1 Show’, Premier League Productions’ ‘The Kelly and Wrighty’ show, and the ‘English Football League Highlights’ show for ITV.
About Esports World Cup
The Esports World Cup (EWC) is a premier annual sporting event and global celebration of competitive excellence and esports fandom. The competition features a unique cross-game format that pits the world’s top esports Clubs against one another for the largest prize pool in esports history. Returning to
About IMG
IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company.
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