Connor Knudsen
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Esports Director & Adjunct Professor at @OCUEsports | Freelance writer @esports
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Happy OWL 8-Player Minimum Deadline Day!
To celebrate, here are some players that are still potentially on the market:
- MekO
- Bdosin
- FCTFCTN
- rCk
- Neko
- DACO
- Bani
- NLaaeR
- Bischu
- TiZi
- Fl0w3R
- sleepy
- Ado
- NUS
- ShaDowBurn
- Elk
- Jecse
- envy
- Fragi 😭
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Dear
@PlayOverwatch
,
I would like to formally request that we get a
@ChuckECheese
Wrecking Ball skin in honor of Charles' dedication to the game and the OWL scene (
#AvastCon
btw).
Hammond Entertainment Cheese.
Make it happen.
Sincerely,
Every Overwatch player alive
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Esports are officially coming to the Emmy's. Yes, you read that right.
In 2020, "Outstanding Esports Coverage" will be a new category as a part of the Emmy's. This will be debuted at the 41st Sports Emmy Awards in May of 2020.
More, for
@TGHEsports
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Titans officially win the award for the worst offseason.
First, you drop two proven main tanks with synergy to sign a 2x quitter, then you sign a flex support when you have one of the best in the world already.
Between that and letting harsha/rapel/hooreg go, I'm lost.
We are very excited to welcome the man, the myth, the legend,
@ryujehongsexy
to the Vancouver Titans!
#ForceOfNature
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Not to be a pessimist, but OWL fans have a lot to be upset about at the moment.
- Opening weekend was a production nightmare
- No OWL stats for fantasy users
- OWL app down all weekend and still down
- No word yet on canceled Chinese games
All preventable and fixable issues.
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@HUN2R
The irony of him talking about living in a "dreamland" while being a video game streamer is gold. Dude lives in a dream world daily.
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Overwatch 2 will have a battle pass, not loot boxes.
Not a leak or anything, but I'm almost certain after thinking about the rating change a bit more.
This would also mean the game will be f2p, with the plan to monetize from the battle pass.
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Early reports surfacing of an Overwatch tv show in pre-production that would be releasing Netflix. If you could have it your way, who would be the protagonist?
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In the post-game press conference, when asked by Tommy Magelssen about the comments made after the match, Dogman doubled down on his comments towards Aero. Called him incompetent in both his coaching of Team USA and the Dallas Fuel.
More on this to come.
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Sources have confirmed the legitimacy of a leaked video involving Custa, neptuNo, and Sideshow where they discuss several offseason moves that have been made so far in the OWL offseason.
A full list of the moves and the video itself, for
@TGHEsports
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Don't get me wrong, it's incredibly exciting news to see Jaws getting moved up to OWL and I wish him the absolute best.
That being said, I'm not afraid to say that I think the OWL completely missed the mark by not bringing on LEGDAY as a well.
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I'll say this right now, Blizzard needs to have an AMAZING Blizzcon this year.
Otherwise, they may seriously fall behind Riot and Epic. Each just making incredible changes heading into the future.
One or two new heroes and an Overwatch expansion won't cut it.
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Following up on yesterday's report, sources have confirmed that Nevix has signed with the Toronto Defiant. The Houston Outlaws were also reportedly interested, but could not compete with the Defiant's offer.
Full report, for
@TGHEsports
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Sources reveal that the Toronto Defiant were able to acquire both KariV and Agilities for a rumored combined price of $140k, despite other OWL teams bidding at least $250k for KariV alone.
More on how and why this deal was possible, for
@TGHEsports
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The
@PlayOverwatch
account hasn't tweeted in over two weeks and we're expecting PTR patch notes, the Nintendo Switch release, AND the Halloween event to go live tomorrow.
Are they really going to do all of that with no teasers or hype? Should this indicate some possible delays?
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I'm calling it right now, this might be the last year we get the OWWC. Absolutely dreadful production quality, even if it is prelims.
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The Shock, according to sinatraa, Super, and Moth, found out that Architect would be playing over Viol2t yesterday based on scrims. Pretty good for 24 hours notice.
#OWL2020
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Leaving The Game Haus and stepping away from esports writing
Read:
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This weekend will likely be the final time we see the OWL in the Blizzard Arena. To help remember the best of the league's time here in Burbank, I've formed a compilation of some great moments.
An Ode to the Blizzard Arena: The Birthplace of the OWL.
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OWL isn't going anywhere but the fact that the leagues best felt the need to move on in the pinnacle of his career is a bad sign.
No sugar coating it, OW 2 needs to knock it out of the park for this game and this league to stay relevant.
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FISCHER IN OWL FISCHER IN OWL FISCHER IN OWL
MOLF1G IN OWL MOLF1G IN OWL MOLF1G IN OWL
SCALER IN OWL SCALER IN OWL SCALER IN OWL
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3 of the league's most likable players all retired in a week. So, the question now becomes, who will become the next big personalities in the league?
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@100Thieves
The right way for an esports org to handle NFTs, free and for everybody. Honestly, this is so cool.
Well done
@Nadeshot
&
@100Thieves
!
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Forget everything else that happens this weekend, this moment made it all worth it.
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Overwatch League isn't giving fans any reason NOT to go to doomsday scenarios at the moment.
They have to play a part in changing the narrative, media outlets and journalists can only spin something as positive for so long.
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Gamsu and his partner in crime, Uni, were a big part of revitalizing the Shanghai Dragons at the start of this season.
Find out more on why Gamsu rescued Uni, who Uni's favorites are, and Gamsu's love for the outdoors in my latest, for
@TGHEsports
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Paris fans had better be World Cup level loud at their homestands. I would really hate for your new top tier players to feel anything less than full support from the home crowd and, oh I don't know, GO SOMEWHERE WHERE THEY'RE APPRECIATED.
also don't be racist.
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If Overwatch comes out with an area 51 skin or event I will get a sizeable tattoo to honor the momentous occasion.
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In the post-game press conference after the Battle for LA,
@Surefour
had a bit of fun with the press, repeatedly answering our questions with a simple quote:
"I just play the same, no matter who I'm playing against."
Marshawn Lynch would be proud.
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Stitch in his natural habitat.
@VancouverTitans
how do you control all this high-octane energy??
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This, maybe more than any other of the departures, is shocking. I could've seen Malik really come into his own as the main host this year, so it sucks he won't be back.
That being said, who the hell is on the desk this year??
I'm not returning to the OWL broadcast team for 2020, for those who've asked 😢
It's been a long journey with the OW community so it saddens me to say. A HUGE thanks to all the fans, the amazing production crew, my talent team family and most importantly, the players!
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Lots of good too, though.
- Both homestands put on good shows live to sold-out crowds
- Meta is in a good, fun-to-watch place
- Casters all did exceptionally well
Regardless, fans can still hold the OWL to a high standard and call out them out in a reasonable way.
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My rank of today's batch of OWL roster announcements:
1. Nevix to Toronto
2. Swimmer to Boston
3. Aimgod to DC
4. Mouffin to Boston
Granted, I REALLY like all four signings, I just see Aimgod as a personality risk and Mouffin as still needing to prove himself at the OWL level.
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"The 2020 Overwatch Contenders program will feature a US $2.5 million prize pool."
But will teams be paid on time though?
🤑🤑🤑
Format, start date, prizing, and other details for the Path to Pro ecosystem in 2020.
Details:
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In an effort to see where those closest to the OWL have the 20 teams ranked this preseason, I polled 16 of the best brains, including OWL broadcasters and top journalists covering the scene, and combined their rankings into one cumulative set.
Enjoy!
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It really happened. I actually just published something about
#AvastCon2019
.
My esports writing career has truly peaked and I should probably just retire now.
The meme, turned dream, turned reality, for
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Solid post-game interview from the Valiant,
@Packing_10
called out Dallas specifically for passing up on McGravy and criticized the league's scouting in general for passing up on the current roster.
Very much wanted to send a message not to underrate LAV.
#DallasOP
#owl2020
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If you're struggling with appreciating your own work in esports, just know there are probably a lot of people out there silently admiring the work you do.
People speak out to criticize a lot more often than they do to praise.
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BIG NEWS.
I'm excited to announce that I am looking to fill out a Content Team for an esports organization I'm a part of starting here in OKC! This would involve paid, part-time, remote work in graphic design and video editing.
Please RT/share this!!
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Excited to announce my new job as Commissioner of the upcoming Valorant League, a new and exciting franchise-based model in esports.
So, if you're LFT, looks like I'm the guy you need to talk to!
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I'm not sure why people are so upset about the homestand tickets pricing. $75-$100 seems incredibly reasonable for a full weekend of games.
Compare it to attending a music festival or back-to-back sporting events, for example, and it seems pretty cheap by comparison.
Thoughts?
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I am excited to formally announce that I have joined Equinox Esports as their Director of Competition.
We're bringing professional esports to OKC, I'll be working to put us in the best place possible to compete at the highest level.
This is just the beginning.
#NOXWIN
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I very much hope Jake sticks around the scene in the future. One of the best ambassadors for esports and Overwatch out there, along with being one of the biggest reasons I got into the OWL.
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I want to make sure I'm following everyone in the T2/T3 scene that I can, something that I don't think I'm alone in.
So, here's the plan: Tag your favorite T2/T3 players, coaches, managers, designers, ANYONE you want to highlight and let's show the stars of tomorrow some love!
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I'm happy to announce that next week I'll be starting as a full-time Games Writer for
@Dexerto
! ✍️
Very excited to get back to writing and to join this amazing team of some of the brightest writers and editors in the biz.
In short, we back.
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frd essentially ended up telling Dogman to stop elaborating and the topic was changed to the 2020 season.
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Ever since the death of Chicken Contendies, I haven't really had a Contenders team I've supported.
So, looking ahead to 2020, who should my new team be?
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So the Valiant just... announced a good chunk of their 2020 roster?
Dreamer - Main tank - Sydney Drop Bears
McGravy - Flex Tank - Re-signed
Apply - Flex DPS - Revival
Slur - Flex Support - Samsung Morning Stars
Lastro - Flex Support - Skyfoxes
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Sources have indicated that the Toronto Defiant are among multiple teams potentially interested in signing former Boston Uprising main support player, Kellex, for the 2020 season.
Full report, for
@TGHEsports
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Sources have confirmed that KSP has either signed, or intends to sign, with the Los Angeles Valiant for the 2020 OWL season. He would be the 8th player on the roster and the 4th at DPS.
Full report, for
@TGHEsports
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Sources confirm that the Atlanta Reign have signed both SharP and Edison for the 2020 season, as was first tweeted out by
@haloofthoughts
.
This means that the Reign may potentially have three Hitscan DPS players for the 2020 season.
For
@TGHEsports
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If the league made player contracts public, we wouldn't have to worry about this kind of thing, would we? 🤔
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I've loved the idea of an OWL Draft for a while now. So, I finally decided to sit down and flesh it out.
My plans for a 2021 OWL Draft and offseason overhaul, complete with draft structure, plans for 2021 expansion teams, and full offseason timeline.
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These patch notes look promising, I'm hopeful we may actually see some variance in the next meta!
...
Nahh, it's Overwatch. We'll have a meta we all hate in 3 weeks TOPS you heard it here first.
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Amazing walkout from the Fuel, the home crowd showing some extra special love for
@GamsuOW
. These fans aren't missing a beat.
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It's really weird how almost zero OWL players/coaches talk trash but the individuals who run socials/design for teams seem to talk a TON of shit. I'm here for the smoke, don't get me wrong, I just can't think of another sport/esport where this is the case.
Thoughts?
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I've been loving
@BookitWithTrent
's content lately, so much so that I figured it was time to document his success.
From Fade God to surgical streamer, here's a look at one of sports betting's rising stars.
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I'm very excited to announce the debut of the first-ever OWWC Power Rankings. With the help from members all across the OW community,
@syphyt
and I have put together rankings for all 46 teams in the 2019 OWWC.
Today, we start with 46-30!
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@TGHEsports
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Today was my final day with
@EquinoxOKC
.
In 3+ years of working in esports, I've helped start and build an org, managed teams, written, podcasted, handled socials, and much more.
I'm open and looking for opportunities, so don't hesitate to reach out!
Likes/RT's appreciated.
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The Atlanta Reign only play the Dallas Fuel once in 2020.
July 11 at 5 pm PDT
...in Dallas... 😳
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I wouldn't expect just a ton of OWL offseason announcements until after Blizzcon, with the exception of maybe Toronto, who has likely already finalized all of their current moves.
Teams, especially ones operating on more of a budget, are definitely using the OWWC to scout.
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I've officially decided to pursue esports freelance opportunities as a writer and/or shout caster!
Written 500+ articles, covered live events as press, cast several titles, worked in a pro org, and have lots of on-air experience.
Likes/RTs appreciated, DM's open!
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I'm currently looking to hire a designer to help me with the following things:
- Logo design
- Stream overlays, screens, transition
- Header artwork for TY and Twitter
I'd prefer to hire someone in the OW scene who has worked in Contenders/OD in the past. DM's are open!
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I know for a FACT that OWL teams have sent people to scout at the
@Contenders_OW
Gauntlet for the future of their teams.
So, if they're watching, so shouldn't you?
Yes. Yes you should.
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Haven't really said anything about it but I'm working on a gaming collage half-sleeve.
Still lots more to cover, but here's 11 hours of pain and progress!
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YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT'S SUPPORT T2 O'CLOCK NOW.
Companion streams for Contenders games, anyone??
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Apparently
@OWWCMexico
has leaked the 31st hero in Overwatch. We don't know much about him so far but it looks like the real deal.
Everyone, meet Sigma, Overwatch hero 31.
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@TGHEsports
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I have officially acquired a Switch & Pokemon Shield and will be starting my playthrough today.
To celebrate, I'm giving you all dibs on naming ONE Pokemon each, with the exception of Growlithe. It can be after you, or just a random name you choose!
Don't make me regret this...
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At last year's finals, I had the joy of sitting down with Uber, Mr. X, Soe, and Puckett for a round table interview. Amidst laughing and cutting one another off, the team traded stories about overcoming sickness and the transition from 2018 to 2019.
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Been wondering why this hadn't been brought up sooner. Still definitely expect Paris to look for 1-2 more DPS to compliment Soon/Sp9rk1e. EQO might be a bit expensive, but he'd be a great fit.
My vote?
@fischerable
.
Can you imagine a Soon/Fischer DPS line??
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Space AND Bischu?!
Could there be a more likable offtank duo??
Once a Gladiator, Always a Gladiator.
Please welcome
@BischuGG
back to Gladiators.
#ShieldsUp
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I incorrectly reported earlier that CarCar would be joining the Atlanta Reign next season. He, instead, will be signing with ATL Academy.
The team had once planned to sign him, but circumstances led them to sign someone else at that position.
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Kind of frustrating that there's an OWL 2020 panel at the same time as a really important OWWC Quarterfinal game. Why split up OW fans both at the event and at home?
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When I asked Slime which of his teammates hobbies are the strangest, he simply replied,
"TiZi's farting is amazing. He is great at farting."
Big time breaking news here in Philly.
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And just like that, at 1:53 am on a Monday, I've finished all work for my graduate program and am FINALLY done with school. Pending a passing grade on my final project, I will be set to graduate with a couple of Master's degrees in mid to late August.
Pog. Just pog.
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Finally, it's official. The Florida Mayhem
#LightItUp
and make their official color change for the upcoming 2020 OWL season to the fan-favorite pink and blue Miami Vice colors.
For
@TGHEsports
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I know Twitter has been rough lately for OWL peeps, but just remember this image exists and I WILL use it in an article one day.
Image credit to AndWhatArt
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Elo Hell Esports has become a primary coverage outlet for the semi-pro Overwatch scene. I sat down with its founder,
@AskJayne
to get a better sense of its direction and its origin.
Started at Deo's Minivan in Canada, now we're here.
More below 👇
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This is alarmingly bad
Maybe it's time Jack Morrison retired from active Overwatch duty again 😂😂😂
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Clearly this was ignored
Going to be fairly quiet from me over the next few days while I'm home to see family.
You all be good now, y'hear??
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What better way to celebrate Thanksgiving than to check out my Way Too Early 2020 OWL Power Rankings!
If your team is ranked
#20
-
#11
, don't worry, there's still *checks watch* almost TWO MONTHS until the season starts.
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@TGHEsports
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It's amazing to see Rawkus playing around players at his skill level. I'm convinced the dude would POP OFF on a top OWL team.
Outlaws need to maximize this dude's potential.
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In my opinion, Shanghai is one of the few teams to announce their homestands the correct way. These images are super accessible and give lots of great info.
I still would have liked to see which venues they were set to play at, but that is an understandable omission.
We’ve got 2020 vision, and we’re seeing some amazing home and away games ahead!
Our season kicks off with a Homestand in Shanghai. Check out our Season 3 schedule for all the details!
#ShanghaiDragons
#Breakthrough
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@BookitWithTrent
Trent, I gotta hand it to you man, you're killing it with the content man. Love seeing sports betting get a real community to rally around.
Keep it up 👑
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Hearing (some really great) rumors that an unsigned NA Contenders squad may soon be transitioning to an OWL academy team. Stay tuned. 👀
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Well... it appears the bot malfunctioned....
REPLY TO THIS IF YOU KNOW ME I PROMISE I DIDN'T MEAN TO UNFOLLOW EVERYONE AHHHH
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