Yahoo Launches Esports For In-Depth Player, Competition Coverage

(RTTNews) - Internet giant Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) announced Wednesday the launch of Yahoo Esports, a new premier destination for delivering professional esports coverage across major games and events, coupled with a comprehensive product experience.

Yahoo Esports will combine editorial and video commentary, match pages, team rosters, stats, related schedules and scores. The site will also have a live chat feature where fans can connect with the community and cheer for their favorite teams.

Yahoo Esports is part of Yahoo's continued investment to provide the best sports content and experiences on Yahoo Sports. The company noted that Yahoo Esports will have an emphasis on unique video content experiences covering live tournaments.

To cover the most exciting moments and competition in esports, Yahoo hired some of the best editorial and video talent in the industry. Andrea Rene will host experts Travis Gafford and Taylor Cocke in weekly "League of Legends" coverage and break down "Heroes of the Storm" and "Counter-Strike: Global Offensive" with Dylan Walker.

Yahoo Esports will also cover other major titles including "Dota 2" and "Hearthstone."