LCS Archives - WIN.gg https://win.gg/league-championship-series/ Your competitive edge in gaming and esports Mon, 13 Mar 2023 20:25:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://win.gg/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/cropped-win_gg_purple-1-32x32.png LCS Archives - WIN.gg https://win.gg/league-championship-series/ 32 32 Riot confirmes investigating EG Danny situation since 2022 https://win.gg/news/riot-confirmes-investigating-eg-danny-situation-since-2022/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 20:25:34 +0000 https://win.gg/?p=94162 Riot Games confirmed it's been investigating EG since last year.

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]]> LCS segment on TSM drama results in backlash https://win.gg/news/lcs-segment-on-tsm-drama-results-in-backlash/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 02:28:23 +0000 https://win.gg/?p=92345 The LCS hosted a segment addressing drama between Doublelift and TSM founder Andy Dinh, and fans aren't happy. Here's what happened.

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]]> “I never think about losing to any team” – An interview with TL CoreJJ https://win.gg/news/i-never-think-about-losing-to-any-team-an-interview-with-tl-corejj/ Mon, 30 Jan 2023 11:17:49 +0000 https://win.gg/?p=91613 Jo “CoreJJ” Yong-In is a world champion staring down yet another season in North America, he took the time to talk about his new team, the current meta, and advice for teammates. After a disappointing winless start for Team Liquid, CoreJJ took time out of his day to chat with WIN.gg about the current state […]

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]]> “I’m gonna see if [A-Sol] is a viable support”: 100T Huhi https://win.gg/news/im-gonna-see-if-a-sol-is-a-viable-support-100t-huhi/ Sat, 28 Jan 2023 05:53:19 +0000 https://win.gg/?p=91590 Golden Guardians' support Chai "Huhi" Jae-hyun took the time to chat about returning to GGS, playing with Stixxay, and Aurelion Sol support.

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]]> “Rod of Ages is kind of a bulls— item”: Jensen talks LCS https://win.gg/news/rod-of-ages-is-kind-of-a-bulls-item-jensen-talks-lcs/ Sat, 28 Jan 2023 03:39:59 +0000 https://win.gg/?p=91400 Nicolaj "Jensen" Jensen takes time to chat about the 2023 season, his new home on Dignitas, and how he keeps competing.

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]]> Aphromoo retires from League of Legends https://win.gg/news/aphromoo-retires-from-league-of-legends/ Wed, 25 Jan 2023 23:13:45 +0000 https://win.gg/?p=91328 Aphromoo retires from professional League of Legends after more than a decade, here's what we know about him stepping away from the LCS.

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]]> The LCS is moving to weekdays in 2023 and fans are annoyed https://win.gg/news/the-lcs-is-moving-to-weekdays-in-2023-and-fans-are-annoyed/ Sun, 18 Dec 2022 20:38:15 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=88608 It was recently announced that the North American professional League of Legends, LCS, would be moving to weekdays rather than weekends, causing fan backlash. The LCS has been struggling with infrequent viewership and fan engagement for a few years, with Riot Games trying many remedies to this to mixed success. The latest change in line […]

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]]> This League of Legends pro player is being sued https://win.gg/news/this-league-of-legends-pro-player-is-being-sued/ Thu, 08 Dec 2022 20:20:27 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=88236 A League of Legends pro player is being sued by an agency for breach of contract, here’s what you need to know. Steven “Hans Sama” Liv, LEC Veteran and recent LCS import, is being sued by a previous agency, ARC, for hiring another agency to negotiate deals at the end of the 2021 season despite […]

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]]> Cloud9 CEO reveals why Jensen isn’t on C9 LCS https://win.gg/news/cloud9-ceo-reveals-why-jensen-isnt-on-c9-lcs/ Mon, 28 Nov 2022 21:17:29 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=49940 The Cloud9 CEO, Jack Etienne, has revealed why Jensen isn’t on C9’s LCS team this year in a video with Ibrahim “Fudge” Allami. Nicolaj “Jensen” Jensen, the previous mid laner for Cloud9, is a veteran of the LCS and one of the greatest mid laners to compete in the league over the course of its […]

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]]> Doinb promises 10-hour dance stream if Faker leaves T1 https://win.gg/news/doinb-promises-10-hour-dance-stream-if-faker-leaves-t1/ Sat, 26 Nov 2022 22:18:34 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=49856 World champion Doinb is skeptical about Faker leaving T1, promising a ten-hour dance marathon if he does seek opportunities elsewhere.

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]]> Will Faker be leaving T1 in 2023? https://win.gg/news/will-faker-be-leaving-t1-in-2023/ Fri, 25 Nov 2022 05:52:55 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=49797 Lee “Faker” Sang-Hyeok is the greatest League of Legends player of all time in most fans’ estimation, but is Faker leaving T1? Faker has spent the entirety of his professional career signed to the same League of Legends team, SKT T1. Now, rumors are circulating that he could be looking elsewhere. Where could Faker be […]

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]]> TSM suspends FTX partnership following bankruptcy filing https://win.gg/news/tsm-suspends-ftx-partnership-following-bankruptcy-filing/ Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:18:51 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=49345 Esports organization TSM has announced it will be suspending its partnership with cryptocurrency exchange platform FTX following the company’s announcement of bankruptcy proceedings. FTX and TSM made headlines in 2021 for an absolutely massive $210 million sponsorship deal that included TSM’s name being rebranded to TSM FTX. But now, the enormous exchange platform announced it […]

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]]> LCS Academy League changes name to North American Challengers https://win.gg/news/lcs-academy-league-changes-name-to-north-american-challengers/ Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:45:58 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=49077 Riot Games’ amateur-to-pro pipeline league LCS Academy League will change its name to the North American Challengers League. The LCS Academy League was founded alongside the franchised LCS system as a way to ensure that up-and-coming talents still had a way to reach the LCS by having the franchised organization train amateur talent and foster […]

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]]> Popular YouTuber Mr Beast is looking to buy the best LCS team https://win.gg/news/mr-beast-says-he-will-buy-an-lcs-team/ Thu, 10 Nov 2022 20:04:14 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=49026 Jimmy “Mr. Beast” Donaldson has doubled down on previous statements, saying on the Worlds 2022 broadcast that buying an LCS team was a matter of when not if. Mr. Beast has been outspoken about his love for League of Legends and its esports scene in. He’s mentioned in passing that he might like to one […]

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]]> Danny steps away from Evil Geniuses roster during LCS playoffs https://win.gg/news/danny-steps-away-from-evil-geniuses-roster-during-lcs-playoffs/ Wed, 07 Sep 2022 22:02:25 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=46014 Evil Geniuses AD carry Kyle “Danny” Sakamaki has stepped down from the team’s starting roster, just days ahead of a massive series against 100 Thieves in the 2022 LCS Summer Playoffs. The news was broken by EG CEO Nicole LaPointe Jameson in an announcement on Twitter, confirming that the player “will not be competing at […]

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]]> LoL Worlds 2022 date, cities, and schedule revealed https://win.gg/news/lol-worlds-2022-date-cities-and-schedule-revealed/ Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:02:33 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=43382 The date, format, schedule, and locations for Worlds 2022 have finally been confirmed. After repeated difficulties due to travel restrictions and other related issues, League of Legends esports fans finally know when and where the game’s 12th pro season will end. Riot Games has given a full breakdown of the Worlds 2022 schedule and confirmed […]

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]]> LCS teams with Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon https://win.gg/news/lcs-teams-with-game-of-thrones-prequel-house-of-the-dragon/ Thu, 21 Jul 2022 19:53:34 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=43322 The LCS is set for an interesting partnership with HBO Max to promote upcoming Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon. More than any other esport, League of Legends has been able to attract non-endemic brands to sponsor its events. The latest example of this is HBO plugging upcoming dark fantasy series House of […]

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]]> LCS issues ruling on TSM Regi abuse, bullying allegations https://win.gg/news/lcs-issues-ruling-on-tsm-regi-abuse-bullying-allegations/ Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:07:00 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=42891 TSM executive Andy “Reginald” Dinh has come out on the bad end of a competitive ruling from Riot Games following allegations of mistreatment of players and staff. One of the biggest stories to come out of the last League of Legends esports off-season was the feud between Peng “Doublelift” Yilang and the TSM founder. The […]

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]]> If Cloud9 moves Fudge top, who’s playing mid next in the LCS? https://win.gg/news/if-cloud9-moves-fudge-top-whos-playing-mid-next-in-the-lcs/ Wed, 27 Apr 2022 12:58:03 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=38444 Cloud9 might be the first LCS team to make big moves in the offseason, as Fudge is reportedly returning as the starting top laner.

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]]> IWillDominate heaps praise on Peter Dun for scouting jojopyun https://win.gg/news/iwilldominate-heaps-praise-on-peter-dun-for-scouting-jojopyun/ Tue, 26 Apr 2022 03:14:08 +0000 https://win.gg/?post_type=news&p=38364 Evil Geniuses’ 3-0 sweep over 100 Thieves in the 2022 LCS Spring Split Finals crowned the organization as the sixth to win an LCS title. Aside from the hype created by taking 3-0 victories against the three top seeds of the playoffs, plenty of buzz is now surrounding Evil Geniuses’ homegrown North American talent. 18-year-old […]

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