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No reason to LoL at LoL: the addition of esports to intercollegiate athletic departments

Margaret C. KeiperEntertainment, Sport, and Promotion Management program, Northwood University, Midland, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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R. Douglas ManningDepartment of Economic Development, Tourism, and Sport Management, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, USA
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Seth JennyDepartment of Physical Education, Sport and Human Performance, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, USA
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Tracy OlrichDepartment of Physical Education and Sport, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, USA
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Chris CroftDirector of Operations for the Men’s Basketball program, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, USA
Pages 143-160 | Published online: 19 Apr 2017

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