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Category: Sports

Basketball

Canadian collectors all in or staying clear of NBA’s pricey digital trading cards

The National Basketball Association has started selling digital memories this season with the debut of NBA Top Shot — its new, virtual trading card experience.  Calling the launch a new era in fandom the NBA is saying fans can “own basketball’s greatest Moments with NBA Top Shot.” The virtual cards called ‘Moments’ include a collection of videos of notable highlights...
Health

Ottawa’s Lucy Hempstead crushes indoor cycling world record and raises funds for mental health

Ottawa native Lucy Hempstead popped open a well-deserved bottle of sparkling wine just after 6 p.m. on March 13 to resounding cheers from family and friends after cycling 812 kilometres, breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest distance travelled on a stationary bike in 24 hours. Lucy smashed the previous record of 680 km as part of CRUSH COVID:...
Esports

For Esports, recognition is attracting players, viewers and more revenue to a growing and profitable industry

With the pandemic keeping many people at home, the world of video games and esports has conquered the attention of millions. Esports has not only become profitable for the entire industry but also for those wanting to pursue a career within the industry itself. Today video games are not just a networking activity but a regularly scheduled, profit-generating sport.