Riot and Overwatch League both announced big news for their competitive leagues this week, but in very different areas. Riot is expanding their collegiate involvement with additional support to varsity-style teams, while Overwatch League will be testing out bringing their matches on the road. Meanwhile, Fortnite Season 7 launches - and we test out Jimmy's luck by opening a whole bunch of Rastakhan's Rumble packs.
Also today - Esports Awards Broadcaster of the Year Clint 'Maven' Evans joins us live from CWL Las Vegas to talk his incredible year and what to expect this weekend. Andreas Shicker of Logitech G breaks down the ongoing Shadow Project collaboration with McLaren to find the best racing gamer in the world.
Vanity Fair's Hive + Between Bells. We’re joined by the crew at Vanity Fair's Hive to discuss Kushner, Cook, and Cohn. Between Bells celebrates International Women's Day with Cosmopolitan. Madame Noire, and more.
You don't hear sports and mental health mentioned together often, but that's changing, thanks to a new essay from NBA All-Star Kevin Love. Chat Sports' James Yoder joins Cheddar to discuss how the revelations might change the way we talk about sports.
Athleisure is a competitive industry dominated by giants such as Nike, Lululemon, and Under Armour, but Rhone is betting that it can keep up. Nate Checketts, CEO & Co-Founder of Rhone, a line of men's activewear, was with us to share the company's plan to be a winner in the space.
Pizza Hut is resurrecting its Pie Tops sneakers to celebrate March Madness. Chief Marketing Officer Zipporah Allen joins Cheddar to discuss the kicks' new-and-improved features.
For years, online gaming has been a boys' club. Now women like Emmalee Garrido and Carolyn Noquez are trying to change that.
Emmalee Garrido and Carolyn Noquez have had to work hard to achieve their status as professional gamers, juggling full-time jobs and staying physically healthy for competition.
Val Ackerman, commissioner of the Big East Conference, discusses the Big East Tournament's return to Madison Square Garden. The tournament is in its 36th year at MSG.
Commissioner Val Ackerman told Cheddar that, while she doesn't support pay-for-play for college athletes, top prospects should be allowed to go pro right after high school.
President Trump doubles down on tariffs, saying a trade war doesn't hurt us. Blackberry is suing Facebook. Amazon Prime's former Vice President is heading to Airbnb. Plus, we take a look at the business of marijuana on Cheddar's Cannabiz.
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