Jacob Wolf

Senior Writer for ESPN

Senior Writer at ESPN covering Esports

Jacob Wolf on KCRW

The PAC-12 TV network has announced a new Esports competition for PAC-12 schools. Yes, video-gaming is officially a PAC-12 sport.

Is Gaming a Sport?

The PAC-12 TV network has announced a new Esports competition for PAC-12 schools. Yes, video-gaming is officially a PAC-12 sport.

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