Rutuja Dumbre
Rutuja loves to dabble in the sports world and craft passionate stories about it. With previous experience as a football player, she brings firsthand expertise to her articles.
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23
Jul
Blackjack is one of the most popular casino games worldwide, known for its simple rules and fast-paced gameplay. If you’re learning how to play, one of the first things to understand is how cards are valued - especially the picture cards, also called face cards.
So what are the values of picture cards in blackjack? In short, all face cards - kings, queens, and jacks - are worth 10 points each. This makes them some of the most valuable cards in the game, often helping players build strong hands quickly.
In this guide, we’ll explain the role of picture cards in...
16
Jul
IEM Cologne 2025, a major Counter-Strike tournament, is right around the corner. ESL has announced all 24 top teams that will compete, and the excitement is mounting high. The event will last two weeks and take place at the LANXESS Arena, a famous venue for Counter-Strike.
The teams will be battling for a whopping $1.25 million prize pool, marking a thrilling start to the second season of the year. However, before it kickstarts, here’s everything that you need to know about the tournament.
Date: July 23 to August 3
Location: LANXESS Arena, Cologne, Germany
Prize pool: $1,250,000
Competitive Format
The stakes are...
11
Jul
All the gaming enthusiasts are pretty soon going to be glued to the screen as the Esports World Cup 2025, League of Legends, is making a thrilling comeback. The good news for LoL fans is that this return to the EWC is not a one-time thing. Riot Games has signed a three-year deal with the Esports World Cup Foundation, guaranteeing that LoL, along with other Riot titles, will be featured at the EWC annually until 2027.
League of Legends is a tactical team game by Riot Games where two teams pick from 170+ champions to destroy the enemy’s main base....
04
Jul
Football fans are eagerly awaiting the return of the beautiful game after a long gap. Much to their delight, action returns in the form of the UEFA Europa Conference League qualifications. This third-tier annual football competition is set to make a comeback as the first and second qualifying rounds’ draws were announced on 17th and 18th June, respectively.
The UECL sits below the UEFA Champions League (first-tier) and the UEFA Europa League (second-tier). It was created to give more European football clubs a chance to play in continental competitions, especially those from smaller nations who rarely qualified for the Champions...
19
Jun
The British & Irish Lions Tour, a highly respected event in World Rugby, happens every four years. It features top players from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, who form a single team. They tour Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, playing a series of matches against the host nations, including a thrilling three-match test series.
This tour is not just about intense competition; it also builds camaraderie and a shared love for rugby among these nations. It is a special chance for players from four different countries to unite and represent the best of British and Irish rugby. Notably, the...
10
Jun
The British and Irish Lions are set to break new ground on Friday, June 20, 2025. They will play Rugby World Cup semi-finalists Argentina at the Aviva Stadium, in what will be the very first time the Lions have ever played a match in Ireland. This match will also be the first time Andy Farrell coaches the Lions. He is back on familiar ground, hoping to guide the team to a much-needed win after their 2021 series loss to South Africa.
This warm-up game offers Lions fans a unique chance to be part of the famous “Sea of Red” right...