"It's not a sport, it's a competition," Skipper said at a media conference in 2014. "Chess is a competition. Checkers is a competition. Mostly I'm interested in doing real sports." Despite these comments, this shows ESPN and company aren't afraid to step outside their comfort zone and adapt to a new era. You can take a look at the dedicated page here, which ESPN says marks its commitment to a growing audience of people who love eSports.