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Digital athletes: The rise of esports at USC

Digital athletes: The rise of esports at USC

Sam Clempson dives into USC’s current esports endeavours, from funding to the physical and mental challenges of the sport.

By Sam ClempsonMarch 12, 2021 at 8:00AM PST

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