Hangzhou (China) (AFP) – South Korean eSports star Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok is in line for a controversial exemption from military service after his team won gaming gold at the Asian Games on Friday.

A year after Riot embraced "betting sponsorships" for League of Legends, the famous esports pro is now an "ambassador for cyber-gambling prevention." ...

T1 esports viewership reached 31.03 million Hours Watched in July 2026, topping all global organizations despite zero ...

The Esports Awards 2026 have revealed nominees across nine categories, covering major games, streamers, personalities, ...

Faker is often called the LeBron James of esports. TIME just put that comparison to the test and the truth is far more complicated than the nickname suggests.

The most iconic esports player ever has signed a multi-year deal to sit alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Magnus Carlsen as EWC ambassadors.

Many would have you believe that at a certain age, you simply cannot play video games competitively anymore. This is often attributed to an exaggerated decline of the reflexes as you get older, with ...

Legendary League of Legends player Faker has signed a new contract with his long time team T1, which will give him part ownership of the organization. Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok and T1 (formerly SK ...

When SK Telecom T1 faces off with Griffin in the League Champions Korea finals stage on Saturday night, Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok will be looking at a younger version of himself. The three-time world ...

SAN FRANCISCO — If he sticks around much longer, the face of esports might actually have a wrinkle. Can a gray hair be too far behind? Lee Sang-hyeok, better known as Faker, was dominant at 17, when ...