Behind the HYPE: How 'League of Legends' League Championship Series Redefined Esports

The League Championship Series (or for short, LCS) is currently the third most popular professional sports league in North America, just behind the NFL and NBA. The LCS is home to North America's top athletes in League of Legends, the highly competitive free-to-play game that has launched one of the world's most popular Esports -- and drawn the attention of major brands, including Honda, Verizon, and Bud Light. With investment dollars from sports and entertainment icons like Michael Jordan, Step...