Why the NBA, NFL and MLS Are Trying to Compete With Established Esports Leagues

It's no secret esports is booming as mainstream media companies like ESPN and Turner Broadcasting sign on--all with an eye toward reaching young men and the advertisers that would follow. But for the most part, the bulk of hard-core gamers is still drawn to Amazon's Twitch and YouTube, streaming the less brand-friendly, first-person shooter games...