Michigan Tech to offer varsity-level "esports" competition

HOUGHTON, Mich. (AP) - Michigan Technological University soon will become the state's first public university to offer competitive gaming, or "esports," at the varsity level.

Esports are organized, multiplayer, online video game competitions. They're often viewed by non-participants, both in person and via livestream.

Athletic director Suzanne Sanregret says esports ...