Counter-Strike 2
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sportsUkraine Esports Federation Bans s1mple and 12 Others for Competing with Russians
The Ukrainian Esports Federation has issued one-year bans to 14 Counter-Strike 2 players, including star s1mple, for competing alongside Russian players in international events.
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sportsZywOo Dominates Overpass as Vitality Defeats FUT at IEM Cologne Major 2026
Team Vitality star Mathieu Herbaut delivers a masterclass performance on Overpass, securing a 2-1 series victory over FUT Esports at the IEM Cologne Major 2026 in Germany.
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sportsW0nderful Leads NaVi to IEM Atlanta 2026 Victory and First MVP Award
Ukrainian rifler Ihor Zhdanov secures his first HLTV MVP award, guiding Natus Vincere to a decisive 3-0 grand final win over GamerLegion at IEM Atlanta 2026.
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sportsThe MongolZ Upset NAVI at IEM Cologne Major 2026 Amid Shifting Sponsorship Landscape
Mongolian squad The MongolZ defeats Natus Vincere in Stage 3 of IEM Cologne. Analysis covers the decline of crypto sponsors and the rise of prediction markets in esports.
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cryptoIEM Cologne Major 2026 Erases Crypto Sponsors, Embraces Traditional Funding
The IEM Cologne Major 2026 marks a historic shift with zero cryptocurrency sponsors, reflecting Valve's strict blockchain policies and esports' pivot to traditional investment.
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sportsEurope Secures Dominant Slot Allocation for PGL Singapore Major 2026
Europe gains an 18th slot for the PGL Singapore Major 2026 while the Americas lose one. Monte's performance drives the shift in Valve Regional Standings ahead of the November cutoff.
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techValve Overhauls Counter-Strike 2 Reload Mechanics After 25 Years
Valve revamps CS2’s reload system, discarding partial mags and reshaping ammo reserves-disrupting decades of player muscle memory.