News Almost Missed: July 9 weekly recap

X10 was upset in Thailand's Challengers 1 while Giants Gaming, Knights, and CLG Red were among the teams to make roster changes in this week's News Almost Missed.

Acend reach Challengers 1 grand final; G2 fend off FPX

Acend solidify their return to the European throne as G2 shun the nonbelievers against the titan of FPX in a cut-throat series.

Noble and roster split

Noble's Valorant roster has parted with the organization, seeking offers as one of the hottest prospects in the region.

Sources: TSM looking towards Leviathan

TSM is injecting their squad with more young blood, with LeviathanAG in the organization's crosshairs.

First four EMEA Challengers Playoffs slots booked

Both EMEA representatives in Iceland have been denied a spot in the first four confirmed for the EMEA Challengers Playoffs.

Rise confirm supamen as fifth

Rise have confirmed their fifth player for the upcoming Stage 3 Challengers 1 main event.

Patiphan out for Stage 3, on break due to injury

The Thai superstar announced on Twitter that he is taking a break due to a wrist injury.

Giants penalized for VCT Breeze exploit

Giants will receive a one map loss in their next official VCT match.

TSM benches Drone, looking for replacement

After multiple disappointing showings in VCT stages, TSM have benched Drone and are now in search of replacement candidates.

Eight teams qualify for first Challengers NA of Stage 3

While most of North America's top eight are familiar faces, a couple of teams are appearing in their first ever Challengers main event.

NA's Stage 3 starts heavy on the upsets

There were four matches that ended in upsets and seven matches in which the favorites lost the first map over the course of 16 matches on the day.

VCT Europe Stage 3: Challengers 1 qualifying marked by upsets

The road to Berlin is on in Europe, as eight teams line up for the region's first Stage 3 Main Event.

News Almost Missed: July 2 weekly recap

This week's news was dominated by the start of Stage 3 — roster moves and tournaments alike reflected that.

Lakia returns to Vision Strikers

After departing NUTURN, the all-star Korean has joined forces with Vision Strikers, just hours before the start of Stage 3.

thwifo moved to inactive role on XSET, looking for offers

After nearly a year with XSET, thwifo will be looking for new offers.

c4Lypso released from Rise

c4Lypso was released from Rise just hours before their first matches in VCT Stage 3,

Absolute JUPITER sign makiba

The former CNCI BLUE BEES Sentinel joins the ranks of Absolute JUPITER, known for their former dominance of the Japanese scene.

Lakia and NUTURN part ways, 10X joins

After embarking in an all-star run with NUTURN in Iceland, the Sova has announced his goodbye to the roster as 10X heads in.

Official: truo in for Immortals

The Canadian joins the ranks of Immortals as Kehmicals is moved off the active roster.

Official: BabyJ joins FaZe

BabyJ officially joins FaZe Clan on the eve of Stage 3 of the North American Champions Tour.

Kansas City Pioneers sign FPL-C

The Kansas City Pioneers have entered another esport title by signing the FPL-C roster.

"BANG GO FRAG": the story behind TSM's 17-year-old recruit

How did bang, a 17-year-old, get a spot on TSM? His story has been over ten months in the making.

Marved joins Envy on loan; kaboose steps down

Envy have announced the loan of Faze Clan's Marved, replacing kaboose.

Official: TSM sign bang

TSM sign bang, a rising talent in the Tier 3 scene.

Evil Geniuses swap three

Evil Geniuses have enlisted roca, BRANTED, and pho as the team rebuilds.

SLICK add Maverick, move bld to content creation

SLICK have announced that Maverick will be joining their Valorant roster while bld will be moving off the team to do content creation.

Crazy Raccoon add four, move two to content creation

Crazy Raccoon has become a seven-player roster, but for how long?

Official: NRG adds WeDid

The former XSET player now has a new home.

XSET sign zekken from Noble

The notable duelist has joined XSET, ending the 16-year-old's three-month tenure with Noble.