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  • Australian Open quarterfinals 2025: How to watch today’s matches, full tournament schedule, where to stream free and more


    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: Coco Gauff of the United States celebrates match point against Belinda Bencic of Switzerland in the Women's Singles Fourth Round match during day six of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 19, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Andy Cheung/Getty Images)

    No. 3 Coco Gauff will play Paula Badosa this evening in the Australian Open Quarterfinals. (Andy Cheung/Getty Images)

    The 2025 Australian Open has reached the quarterfinals in Melbourne Park, Australia. The tennis tournament has some big names playing on the court this week, including the top-seeded defending champ of the Australian Open, Jannik Sinner, who won his first grand slam at the 2024 tournament. Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are all still standing on the men’s side.

    In the women’s tournament, defending women’s singles champion Aryna Sabalenka also took the top-seeded spot. She’s competing alongside Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Emma Navarro, Elina Svitolina and Madison Keys.

    For U.S. fans, the Australian Open will once again be complicated by the time difference between the continents, with day sessions starting at 7 p.m. ET the evening prior for American viewers. Are you ready to watch the 2025 Australian Open? Here’s everything you need to know about tuning into the tennis grand slam, including the full tournament schedule, where to stream the Australian Open, how to watch matches for free and more.

    Dates: Jan. 11-26

    Game: Australian Open

    Location: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, AU

    TV channel: ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, Tennis Channel

    Streaming: ESPN+, Sling, Fubo and more

    The 2025 Australian Open runs from Sunday, Jan. 12 to Sunday, Jan. 26. However, due to the time difference in The Land Down Under, match start times will be a bit wonky for U.S. viewers, meaning the first major tennis tournament of the year will start airing coverage at 7 p.m. ET on Jan. 11 in U.S. timezones.

    In the women’s singles competition, Coco Gauff is facing Paula Badosa this evening, followed by No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka, who is matched up with No. 27 seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.

    On the men’s side, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will once again meet in a Grand Slam quarterfinals, but first, American tennis star Tommy Paul faces Alexander Zverev.

    In the U.S., coverage of the Australian Open will air across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3 and ABC. The Tennis Channel will also be broadcasting daily highlights, analysis and replays.

    On top of airing on ESPN, this year’s Australian grand slam will stream live on ESPN+, so if you don’t want to pay for a pricey cable or streaming package that includes ESPN, this is a budget-friendly alternative. An ESPN+ subscription grants you access to exclusive ESPN+ content including live events like UFC Fight Night and F1 races, fantasy sports tools and premium ESPN+ articles. You can stream ESPN+ through an app on your smart TV, phone, tablet, computer and on ESPN.com.

    $10.99/month at ESPN

    While Sling doesn’t offer a free trial, it’ll get you through the entirety of the Australian Open for as low as $23 for the first month. Sling TV’s Orange plan offers ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3. While Sling Orange doesn’t include access to your local ABC, a TV antenna may help fill that gap for you. A Sling subscription also includes 50 hours of free DVR storage, so if you’re worried about missing any of the grand slam action, you can always record your games.

    $23 for your first month at Sling

    Hulu’s live TV tier includes access to live TV channels ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC, plus ESPN+ and ad-supported Disney+, meaning you can watch the Australian Open across almost every channel airing coverage in the US, plus tune in via ESPN+ — and enjoy over 95 other channels. You’ll also enjoy access to unlimited DVR storage. Hulu + Live TV starts at $83/month after the free trial period. 

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    Here are the 2025 Australian Open seeds:

    Men:

    1. Jannik Sinner

    2. Alexander Zverev

    3. Carlos Alcaraz

    4. Taylor Fritz

    5. Daniil Medvedev

    6. Casper Ruud

    7. Novak Djokovic

    8. Alex de Minaur

    9. Andrey Rublev

    10. Grigor Dimitrov

    11. Stefanos Tsitsipas

    12. Tommy Paul

    13. Holger Rune

    14. Ugo Humbert

    15. Jack Draper

    16. Lorenzo Musetti

    17. Frances Tiafoe

    18. Hubert Hurkacz

    19. Karen Khachanov

    20. Arthur Fils

    21. Ben Shelton

    22. Sebastian Korda

    23. Alejandro Tabilo

    24. Jiri Lehecka

    25. Alexei Popyrin

    26. Tomas Machac

    27. Jordan Thompson

    28. Sebastian Baez

    29. Felix Auger-Aliassime

    30. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard

    31. Francisco Cerundolo

    32. Flavio Cobolli

    Women:

    1. Aryna Sabalenka

    2. Iga Swiatek

    3. Coco Gauff

    4. Jasmine Paolini

    5. Qinwen Zheng

    6. Elena Rybakina

    7. Jessica Pegula

    8. Emma Navarro

    9. Daria Kasatkina

    10. Danielle Collins

    11. Paula Badosa

    12. Diana Shnaider

    13. Anna Kalinskaya

    14. Mirra Andreeva

    15. Beatriz Haddad Maia

    16. Jelena Ostapenko

    17. Marta Kostyuk

    18. Donna Vekic

    19. Madison Keys

    20. Karolina Muchova

    21. Victoria Azarenka

    22. Katie Boulter

    23. Magdalena Frech

    24. Yulia Putintseva

    25. Liudmila Samsonova

    26. Ekaterina Alexandrova

    27. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova

    28. Elina Svitolina

    29. Linda Noskova

    30. Leylah Fernandez

    31. Maria Sakkari

    32. Dayana Yastremska

    Day matches start at 7 p.m. ET, with more matches rolling in at 8 p.m. ET, not before 9 p.m ET and not before 11 p.m. ET. Night sessions start at 3 a.m. ET.

    Jan. 18-19:

    Fourth Round (Women and Men)

    Jan. 20-21:

    Quarterfinals (Women and Men)

    Jan. 22-23:

    Women’s Semifinals

    Jan. 23-24:

    Men’s Semifinals

    Jan. 25:

    Women’s Final

    Jan. 26:

    Men’s Final



    The Australian Open quarterfinals are finally here and tennis fans are in for an exciting day of matches. With top players battling it out on the court, fans won’t want to miss a single moment of the action. If you’re wondering how to watch today’s matches, the full tournament schedule, where to stream for free, and more, we’ve got you covered.

    Today’s quarterfinal matches will feature some of the biggest names in tennis, including Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, and Naomi Osaka. The matches are sure to be intense and full of thrilling moments that fans won’t want to miss.

    If you’re looking to watch the matches, you can tune in to live coverage on ESPN or the Tennis Channel. Additionally, you can stream the matches for free on the Australian Open website or the ESPN app. Don’t miss out on the action and make sure to catch all the quarterfinal matches today.

    Here is the full tournament schedule for the Australian Open quarterfinals:

    – Men’s Singles Quarterfinals: Novak Djokovic vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas
    – Men’s Singles Quarterfinals: Rafael Nadal vs. Dominic Thiem
    – Women’s Singles Quarterfinals: Serena Williams vs. Ashleigh Barty
    – Women’s Singles Quarterfinals: Naomi Osaka vs. Simona Halep

    Make sure to mark your calendars and set your alarms for these exciting matches. Whether you’re a die-hard tennis fan or just looking for some thrilling sports action, the Australian Open quarterfinals are not to be missed.

    So grab your popcorn, settle in on the couch, and get ready to watch some incredible tennis. Don’t miss out on the Australian Open quarterfinals and enjoy all the excitement that comes with one of the biggest tennis tournaments of the year.

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  • Preview: Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka vs. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova – prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far


    Sports Mole previews Tuesday’s Australian Open quarter-final match between Aryna Sabalenka and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.

    Fresh off an 18th consecutive victory at the Australian Open, Aryna Sabalenka aims to advance to the last four when she takes on the oldest woman left in the draw, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, in Tuesday’s quarter-final contest.

    The world No. 1 may be the favourite to set up a last-four berth against Coco Gauff or Paula Badosa but will be wary of an opponent she holds a negative record against on the women’s tour.

    Match preview

    Aryna Sabalenka on January 12, 2025© Imago

    Despite predictions before the fourth round anticipating a close encounter, Sabalenka dispatched teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva in straight sets, sealing a 6-1, 6-2 victory in 62 minutes.

    Strikingly, the top seed spent the shortest time on court against the highest-ranked opponent she has faced to avenge last season’s Roland Garros quarter-final defeat and set up a fourth meeting with Pavlyuchenkova.

    That success extended the two-time defending champion’s victorious run to 18 Down Under and as many wins on hard-court majors after clinching last year’s Australian Open and US Open.

    The ambition heading into the opening major of the year was a three-peat Down Under, and the 26-year-old is three wins away from emulating the last woman to achieve the feat – Martina Hingis (1997-1999) – and the first since the turn of the millennium.

    Keen to improve on her 84% win rate, the top seed not only enters the quarter-final as the fresher player but also the one with momentum, evidenced by a nine-match winning streak since losing to Gauff at the WTA Finals last year.

    Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in action at the Australian Open on January 19, 2025© Imago

    It will be fascinating to see if Pavlyuchenkova’s time spent on court makes the 33-year-old battle-hardened or if the mileage takes a toll.

    Another potential three-setter seemed in the offing against Donna Vekic before the Croatian player’s right knee led to a one-sided second set in Sunday’s 7-6(0), 6-0 success in one hour and 45 minutes at John Cain Arena.

    While the 27th seed’s previous two matches have admittedly been under two hours, three-setters against Yuan Yue and Anastasia Potapova lasting nearly two hours and three hours 30 minutes, respectively, could undermine the Russian’s aim for a first semi-final berth Down Under after making three quarter-final appearances between 2017 and 2020.

    Despite reaching the French Open championship match at Roland Garros the following year before losing to Barbora Krejcikova, the 33-year-old failed to hit the previous heights in Australia, twice exiting in round one and round three before last year’s second-round elimination.

    Having her best Grand Slam run since the 2023 French Open and since the 2020 tournament in Melbourne, the oldest woman left in the draw aims to stun the fancied Sabalenka, whom many are tipping for a third straight title Down Under.

    Tournament so far

    Aryna Sabalenka:

    First round: vs. Sloane Stephens 6-3 6-2
    Second round: vs. Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-3 7-5
    Third round: vs. Clara Tauson 7-6[5] 6-4
    Round of 16: vs. Mirra Andreeva 6-1 6-2

    Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova:

    First round: vs. Yuan Yue 6-4 4-6 6-3
    Second round: vs. Anastasia Potapova 7-6[2] 2-6 6-2
    Third round: vs. Laura Siegemund 6-1 6-2
    Round of 16: vs. Donna Vekic 7-6[0] 6-0

    Head To Head

    French Open (2021) – Third round: Pavlyuchenkova 6-4 2-6 6-0

    Madrid (2021) – Semi-final: Sabalenka 6-2 6-3

    Toronto (2019) – Round of 16: Pavlyuchenkova 3-6 6-3 7-5

    Pavlyuchenkova leads her head-to-head with Sabalenka 2-1, with the pair’s last meeting during the Russian’s 2021 run to the championship match at Roland Garros.

    The 33-year-old is 3-7 in her recent match-ups against top-10 players, though two wins were last year against Marketa Vondrousova in Doha and Qinwen Zheng in Cincinnati – both on hard courts.

    The 12-time tour champion’s only other victory over an elite player was the aforementioned triumph against Sabalenka in 2021, the last of her seven Grand Slam wins against such opponents.

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    We say: Sabalenka to win in two sets

    Although Pavlyuchenkova’s significant power and aggressive style could pose a challenge to Sabalenka, the top seed is expected to secure her tenth consecutive victory this season and her 19th win on the trot at the Australian Open.

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    The Australian Open has been full of excitement so far, and one of the upcoming matches to keep an eye on is Aryna Sabalenka vs. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. Both players have been in impressive form throughout the tournament, and this match is sure to be a thrilling contest.

    Head-to-head, Sabalenka currently leads the series 3-1 over Pavlyuchenkova. However, the Russian player has been playing some of her best tennis recently and should not be underestimated.

    Prediction:

    This match is likely to be a close one, with both players in good form. Sabalenka’s powerful game and aggressive style may give her the edge, but Pavlyuchenkova’s experience and consistency could also prove to be crucial. In the end, we predict Sabalenka to come out on top in a hard-fought battle.

    Tournament so far:

    Sabalenka has been in fine form throughout the Australian Open, showcasing her immense power and shot-making abilities. She has defeated some tough opponents on her way to the quarterfinals and will be looking to continue her impressive run.

    Pavlyuchenkova, on the other hand, has also been playing well, with some notable wins under her belt. She will be looking to upset the odds and continue her run in the tournament.

    Overall, this match promises to be a thrilling encounter between two talented players, and fans can expect a high-quality contest on the courts of the Australian Open.

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  • Gateway Conference bracket: See full schedule for high school girls basketball tournament


    Ribault received the No. 1 seed for the Gateway Conference high school girls basketball bracket, which tips off Monday for Duval County public schools.

    The Trojans enter with an 11-7 record, pending Friday night’s regular-season game against Atlantic Coast, in their bid to lift the Gateway trophy for the first time since 2017.

    Paxon holds the No. 2 seed, Jackson the No. 3 seed and Atlantic Coast the No. 4 seed.

    Last year, Paxon won its first-ever Gateway girls basketball tournament, defeating Atlantic Coast in the final.

    Because of continuing construction at the site of Ribault High School, the Jan. 17 championship game is scheduled for Ribault Middle School.

    What is the Gateway Conference girls basketball bracket?

    Gateway Conference tournament schedule

    Monday’s games

    First round

    Mandarin vs. Riverside, at Fletcher, 5:30 p.m.

    White vs. Sandalwood, at Raines, 5:30 p.m.

    Wolfson at Fletcher, 7 p.m.

    Baldwin at Raines, 7 p.m.

    Tuesday’s games

    Quarterfinals

    Mandarin-Riverside winner vs. Ribault, at Atlantic Coast, 5:30 p.m.

    White-Sandalwood winner vs. Paxon, at Jackson, 5:30 p.m.

    Wolfson-Fletcher winner at Atlantic Coast, 7 p.m.

    Baldwin-Raines winner at Jackson, 7 p.m.

    Wednesday’s games

    Semifinals

    At Paxon

    Mandarin-Riverside-Ribault winner vs. Wolfson-Fletcher-Atlantic Coast winner, 5:30 p.m.

    Baldwin-Raines-Jackson winner vs. White-Sandalwood-Paxon winner, 7 p.m.

    Friday, Jan. 17

    At Ribault Middle School

    Championship, 6 p.m.

    This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Florida high school girls basketball: Gateway Conference bracket 2025



    The Gateway Conference bracket has been released for the upcoming high school girls basketball tournament, and fans are buzzing with excitement. The full schedule is now available, so grab your calendars and mark down these key dates:

    – First Round: January 15th
    – Quarterfinals: January 18th
    – Semifinals: January 22nd
    – Championship Game: January 25th

    Be sure to come out and support your favorite teams as they battle it out for the title. Let the countdown to tip-off begin! #GatewayConference #HighSchoolBasketball #GirlsTournament

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  • Preview: Australian Open: Ugo Humbert vs. Alexander Zverev – prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far


    Sports Mole previews Sunday’s Australian Open fourth-round match between Ugo Humbert and Alexander Zverev, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.

    Two months after their one-sided Paris Masters final, Ugo Humbert and Alexander Zverev tussle in Sunday’s Australian Open fourth-round match, with the Frenchman keen to advance to the last eight at a Grand Slam for the first time.

    Realising that ambition will be easier said than done against the world No. 2, who has not dropped a set en route to another fourth round Down Under.

    Match preview

    Ugo Humbert reacts at the Australian Open on January 17, 2025© Imago

    Arthur Fils‘s ankle injury during his round-three contest with Humbert meant fans at John Cain Arena were denied a possible thrilling five-setter – hours after Naomi Osaka was forced to retire during her round-three encounter with Belinda Bencic at the same venue – with the No. 1 Frenchman advancing to his first-ever fourth-round match in Australia.

    Both men had slugged it out for two hours and 37 minutes before the effervescent Fils’s involvement at Melbourne Park ended early, all to Humbert’s gain.

    While cynics will play down the 14th seed’s feat Down Under, given he faced qualifiers in rounds one and two, and his first seeded opponent in the third round was in the wars.

    The upshot of the French player’s progress means he has overcome his third-round hoodoo at the opening Major of the season, having reached a third match at the Slam in 2023 and last year, only to lose to Holger Rune in straight sets two years back and ninth seed Hubert Hurkacz in 2024.

    This year’s progress means the 26-year-old has reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam outside Wimbledon (2019 and 2024) for the first time, and he seeks to make his quarter-final debut by defeating one of the pre-tournament favourites.

    Alexander Zverev in action at the Australian Open on January 17, 2025© Imago

    Barring a significant drop-off in the German’s performance, getting the better of Zverev will require the left-handed player to raise his level against the second seed, who has yet to drop a set en route to round four.

    Although third-round opponent Jacob Fearnley twice cracked the world No. 2’s serve – Zverev saved a combined eight break points in rounds one and two – the 27-year-old did likewise five times to seal a 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 triumph in two hours and two minutes.

    That was the second-longest time spent on court for the two-time Slam finalist, whose round-one victory against French wild card Lucas Pouille went on for two hours and 21 minutes, while his second-round success over Pedro Martinez ended six minutes shy of two hours.

    The two-time Aussie Open semi-finalist has barely broken a sweat before facing a seeded opponent for the first time at this year’s tournament, but the evidence of a comfortable victory over Humbert on hostile ground in Paris suggests that the 23-time ATP Tour champion has the edge.

    While Friday’s victory means the second seed advances to his 21st last-16 match at Slams, overtaking Milos Raonic‘s tally of 20 for players born since 1990, such statistics will count for little if he suffers a shock defeat to Humbert in their fourth match-up on the tour.

    Zverev is now four wins away from that first Grand Slam title he desires, but the German No. 1 cannot afford to look that far ahead despite entering Sunday’s contest with the Frenchman as the clear favourite.

    Tournament so far

    Ugo Humbert:

    First round: vs. Matteo Gigante 7-6[5] 7-5 6-4
    Second round: vs. Hady Habib 6-3 6-4 6-4
    Third round: vs. Arthur Fils 4-6 7-5 6-4 1-0 ret

    Alexander Zverev:

    First round: vs. Lucas Pouille 6-4 6-4 6-4
    Second round: vs. Pedro Martinez 6-1 6-4 6-1
    Third round: vs. Jacob Fearnley 6-3 6-4 6-4

    Head To Head

    Paris Masters (2024) – Final: Zverev 6-2 6-2

    Paris Masters (2023) – Round of 32: Zverev 6-4 6-7(3) 7-6(5)

    Halle (2021) – Round of 16: Humbert 7-6(4) 3-6 6-3

    Since losing to Humbert at a grass-court ATP Tour event in Halle in 2021, Zverev has twice defeated the French player on home turf at the Paris Masters, taking a 2-1 lead in their head-to-head.

    Four of the French player’s 13 top-10 victories were last year – the most he has managed in a season – though his only Grand Slam success against elite opponents came three years ago at Wimbledon, defeating Casper Ruud in the second round.

    Zverev has an impressive 75-31 win-loss record against left-handed opponents and enters the fourth round on a 27-match winning sequence against such opponents, last losing to Switzerland’s Marc-Andrea Huesler in Davis Cup action in February 2023.

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    We say: Zverev to win in four sets

    Hard to bet against Zverev, whose impressive start to the season has seen him record five straight wins, only dropping a set to Zhang Zhizhen in the United Cup.

    Last year’s semi-finalist is backed to advance, though Humbert could force a fourth set, but no more than that.

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    The Australian Open has been filled with excitement and upsets so far, and the upcoming match between Ugo Humbert and Alexander Zverev promises to be another thrilling encounter.

    Humbert, the 22-year-old Frenchman, has been in impressive form leading up to this match. He defeated some tough opponents to reach this stage of the tournament, and his powerful game style could pose a challenge for Zverev.

    On the other hand, Zverev, the 24-year-old German, is a top seed and one of the favorites to win the tournament. He has been in excellent form, showcasing his strong serve and baseline game throughout the competition.

    In terms of head-to-head matches, Zverev leads Humbert 2-0, with both victories coming on hard courts. However, Humbert has been improving rapidly and could potentially cause an upset in this match.

    Overall, this match promises to be a close and competitive one, with both players capable of producing high-quality tennis. It is difficult to predict the outcome, but Zverev’s experience and consistency could give him the edge in this match.

    Stay tuned for this exciting clash between Ugo Humbert and Alexander Zverev at the Australian Open. It is sure to be a match filled with intense rallies, powerful serves, and exceptional shot-making. Don’t miss out on all the action!

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  • Valkyrae slams Twitch Rivals over changing rules for Marvel Rivals tournament


    YouTube streamer Rachel “Vakyrae” Hofstetter participated in a Twitch Rivals tournament centered around NetEase Games’ latest development, Marvel Rivals. The streamer played alongside some of her long-time associates, including OTV-affiliated BaboAbe and PeterPark. Their team also featured Sleepy, a streamer who professionally played Overwatch, a game that resembles Marvel Rivals.

    The opposing team, however, reportedly featured 4 (out of six) players equal to or above the Grandmaster rank, including streamer “Necros,” who peaked at One-Above-All, the game’s highest rank, and is currently Grandmaster II. Additionally, Valkyrae’s long-time streaming associate and friend, Sykkuno, who peaked at Grandmaster III, played against her on Necros’ team.

    Regarding the tournament’s structure, which, according to bogur47, a Twitch Rivals participant part of the opposing team, was changed to accommodate 4 Grandmaster and above-ranked players per comp “just a week before the tournament,”

    This structure change visibly upset Valkyrae, who, on stream, called out Twitch’s staff for planning “garbage,” mainly because the matches were unfair:

    “I waited 5 years to play in a Twitch Rival just for this sh*t to happen, this is insane! Like who planned this garbage!?”

    For context, Valkyrae is currently Platinum III rank in Marvel Rivals, and not one of her other teammates was Grandmaster level.

    “I don’t understand how this happened”: Valkyrae plans to contact Twitch staff regarding the Marvel Rivals team composition incident

    Sleepy pointed out that Necros’ team featured a professional “on every role” after a losing game. Valkyrae then expressed a wish to connect with someone from Twitch’s official staff and share a piece of her mind:

    “I’m going to throw up, like, which Twitch staff member do I need to talk to? I don’t understand how this happened… Whose rat-a*s idea was this?… I need to see the logic.”

    For context, in the six-game series the two teams played against each other, Rachel’s team won once. bogur47 on X spoke about the unfair balance between the teams and gave some insight into why this system does not work well in the streaming world:

    “Its just a bunch of Eternity sweats (like us) with over 300 hours stomping on streamers who are just there for fun.”

    In addition, he suggested a conceptual change to the Twitch Rivals structure:

    “Twitch rivals [in my honest opinion] should be about content creators learning the game, competing & having fun. How are they supposed to do any of that if every game is a stomp?”

    In other news, Valkyrae reveals her return to Twitch after five years of streaming exclusively on YouTube.