So the League of Legends is also a SPORT… of sorts

Robert Morris University in Chicago made headlines around the world when it became the first university to consider video game League of Legends a varsity sport, and in turn offer scholarships to pro players.

Now, a second college has followed suit, the University of Pikeville in Kentucky, a small liberal arts school which will offer a similar programme.

UPIKE media director Bruce Parsons told Forbes, "It is actually becoming a worldwide trend. This game is five-on-five competitive play. It takes skill, practice and a lot of teamwork."

League of Legends, the most popular game in the world by a mile with 67 million monthly players by last count, is indeed already a worldwide trend.

Source: http://www.rediff.com/news/report/wtf-news-its-weird-true-and-funny/20150109.htm