2008 was the year that fantasy basketball finally exploded into the mainstream. Exciting players and entering the league for the first time as well as returning veterans and the astonishing numbers that they put up reinvigorated the league and attracted thousands of new fantasy basketball league participants in 2008.
With the general resurgence of interest in [...]
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Year 2008 in Fantasy Basketball
Fantasy Sports in general
Fantasy sports began with the invention of fantasy baseball many years ago. For the first time sports fans were able to call the shots in their own fantasy league. Sports fans have always felt that they know their game inside and out, fantasy sports gives fans the chance to prove that they can make the [...]
February 20th, 2009 | Michael | 0 comments | Continued
Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey lets fans of hockey realistically simulate the feeling of owning and maintaining a successful hockey organization. Like fantasy baseball and fantasy football before it, fantasy hockey lets fans call the shots on their dream fantasy team.
With fantasy hockey, the level of realism and involvement that fans experience is something that can’t be [...]
Tips for fantasy basketball players
Fantasy basketball is one of the fastest growing fantasy sports. While participating in a fantasy basketball league is a fun hobby, there are some general things to know about fantasy basketball before you dive into a league and start playing. Here are a few pointers that should have you playing like a pro in no [...]
February 20th, 2009 | Michael | 0 comments | Continued
Fantasy Football in 2009
The 2009 fantasy football season promises to be one of the most exiting in the history of fantasy sports.
Each day, thousands of new eager participants get involved with fantasy football for the first time, coupled with the hundreds of thousands of fantasy football players returning to the action in 2009, the 2009 season is sure [...]
Hockey Ice Time - Add To Your Inventory
If you are like me and live in the great white north, you will invariably find your self with a need once or twice a winter to book some ice so the boys can get together and play some shinny.
Even though I play in a regular league, often we will want to book some [...]
Prince Fielder’s Shorts
Listen not everything penned here is worthy of a Pulitzer, but I came across this article and couldn’t help offering a semi re-post. Your main man Prince Fielder decided to celebrate a dinger by ripping out his uniform only to reveal that he is a true Brewer even down to his boxer shorts…Just fantastic!
Sphere: Related [...]
October 7th, 2008 | Michael | 0 comments | Continued
Scott Ferrall - One of The Best
I have to say, after listening to Scott Ferrall on Sirius Satellite Radio for the past few months I didn’t realize how much I enjoyed his show (M-F 8PM on 101) until this evening when some hack was filling in for him.
May 26th, 2008 | Michael | 0 comments | Continued
Joba Chamberlain versus Max Scherzer
So it’s our second player versus player challenge and after your overwhelmingly positive response to our last poll, we thought we would stick with the baseball theme but move to the mound this time with two guys who are up and coming baseball stars.
May 26th, 2008 | Michael | 3 comments | Continued
Fu@k Em Till Next Year
This has been covered pretty well in the blogsphere and in traditional media but I just stumbled on the story so pardon me if I am late to the party in commenting.
May 25th, 2008 | Michael | 0 comments | Continued
Mauer A Clear Winner - The Next Battle Previewed
So we had a really great turnout for our Joe Mauer versus Russell Martin poll and it seems that Mauer has won by an overwhelming majority. 63 to 27 which translates to a 70/30 advantage for Mr. Mauer.
May 25th, 2008 | Michael | 0 comments | Continued
Fat Pitchers…You Asked For Them
For some reason one of the major search terms that sends people to our site is “fat pitchers”. Apparently you all have a preoccupation with who has made the majors yet still looks like you and I.
May 25th, 2008 | Michael | 0 comments | Continued
What’s Word of Mouth Worth In China?
Some very interesting numbers on the impact of blogging and bulletin boards on sports marketing within China. A really important document for Sports Marketers…
May 22nd, 2008 | Michael | 4 comments | Continued
ESPN Remote Control?
The marketers at ESPN are after you again to take a household product and let them brand the crap out of it. Ladies and gentlemen, I introduce to you the ESPN remote control…Ok maybe I want one…
May 21st, 2008 | Michael | 0 comments | Continued
Adam Wainwright - The Best Hitting Pitcher
It is pretty much a given that every pitcher is one of the best if not the best player on their respective high school and college teams so it is not uncommon for them to pitch one day and be a position player the next…
May 14th, 2008 | Michael | 3 comments | Continued
ESPN E-Ticket
I love these articles on ESPN and might have some worthwhile comments later, but I totally encourage your to read this article it’s a great look inside Japanese baseball. Go ahead and check it out.
May 14th, 2008 | Michael | 0 comments | Continued
Everyone’s Pulling For Griffey
At 597 homeruns, it is safe to say that most are pulling for Ken Griffey Jr. to break the 600 plateau and would really have loved it if he could have been healthy enough to have challenged for the all-time record (you know the one held by *Bonds).
May 14th, 2008 | Michael | 0 comments | Continued
Is There Really A Bonds Conspiracy?
Although the MLBPA has launched an investigation and could even take up a labor complaint on Bonds’ behalf, I doubt whether he would even support such a fight…
May 14th, 2008 | Michael | 0 comments | Continued
Joe Mauer vs Russell Martin
Vote in our Player versus Player poll…This week two young catchers in separate leagues, each with a great track record and wonderful career still ahead. Joe Mauer versus Russell Martin…Go Crazy!
May 12th, 2008 | Michael | 6 comments | Continued