esports
Team Vitality announced that chess superstar Javokhir Sindarov has rejoined the organization through 2027. The 20-year-old Uzbekistani grandmaster recently won the FIDE Candidates 2026 tournament, earning a spot in the World Chess Championship against Gukesh Dommaraju. Sindarov previously represented Vitality in 2025.
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The Pokémon Company has issued a statement defending its decision to strip competitive player Firestar73 of a win at the Orlando Regional Championships. The ruling stemmed from what officials described as disruptive table-shaking during gameplay and celebration. Firestar73 and another player, Makani, have disputed the company's explanation of the penalties.
April 17, 2026 20:22