With the global sports calendar largely on hold during the coronavirus pandemic, professional athletes are showing fans their skills are to some extent transferrable to the virtual world.Athletes have faced their rivals in online games, with some competitions streaming on video-sharing platforms to raise money in support of medical organizations engaged in the fight against COVID-19 or to help fellow athletes who have taken a financial hit during the sport shutdown.Esports, networked video game competitions that simulate real-world sports, have seen increased interest from fans who have bee…READ FULL ARTICLE
