Mike Sepso is a gilded name in esports. His latest win is an appointment as Strategic Partner of Overwatch League team New York Excelsior. But today, he tells us about his storied history in esports, including how one lazy summer of Halo and Yankees games inspired him and partner Sundance DiGiovanni to found Major League Gaming. Also today: physical therapist Cait McGee of 1HP clues us in on the very real injuries that beset pro and casual gamers alike. Logitech G's Brent Barry gives us the lowdown on Logitech's esports initiatives. And finally -- the story of a time when Riot Games wasn't a juggernaut, no one had heard Silver Scrapes yet, and tales of the best worst "League of Legends" match ever played.

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