Esports and gaming has increased "unbelievably" during the COVID-19 lockdown, Vlad Marinescu, the recently elected President of the International Esports Federation (IESF), has reported.

Finland defeated Nordic rivals Sweden 24-8 on aggregate to be crowned the champions of the 2020 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Esports Fan Championship.

Chinese esports player Jian Zihao - known as "Uzi" - has announced his retirement from battle arena game League of Legends on medical advice after suffering from chronic injuries.

The Global Esports Federation (GEF) has announced the formation of a new Brand, Marketing, Commercial and Communication Commission to drive the sport forward.

Audi has fired Formula E driver Daniel Abt after it was revealed he let a professional gamer play under his name in an esports version of the series.

Asian Games esports medallist Tirth Mehta revealed he is hopeful for the future of the industry as it has expanded its reach during the coronavirus pandemic.

A Mexican - Moisés Uziel Canales Vargas - has won the first international esports competition organised by the International University Sports Federation (FISU) America.

The Singapore Esports Association (SGEA) has launched a new initiative designed to promote online gaming as a safe activity during the coronavirus pandemic.

Formula One team McLaren Racing has expanded its esports reach by signing a new partnership with Veloce Esports.

The finals of the biggest ever efootball competition for national teams gets underway tomorrow, with efootball enthusiasts from 16 countries competing for a €40,000 (£36,000/$43,000) prize.

A united esports world has moved one step closer following the signing of a new partnership between the International Esports Federation (IESF) and the World Esports Consortium (WESCO).

South Korea's capital city Seoul will hold a three-state esports tournament in November, also hosting East Asian giants China and Japan.

European Leagues is to hold a "Stay2Score" e-competition amid the continued halt in the domestic football seasons due to the coronavirus crisis.

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) will launch an online competition through the popular ice hockey game NHL 20, next week.

American tennis player Taylor Fritz and TikTok personality Addison Rae have combined to win a charity virtual tennis tournament.