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Get the Scoop on PPR Scoring
If you’re a fantasy football fan, then you’ve probably heard of PPR scoring. But what exactly does that mean? Point per reception (PPR) scoring is a popular style of fantasy football where players are awarded points for receptions and other stats that don’t necessarily earn points in traditional fantasy leagues. Let’s take a look at the…
A Basic Guide to Understanding Fantasy Baseball
Are you a sports fan who’s looking for a new way to get even more enjoyment out of watching your favorite teams play? If so, then why not give fantasy baseball a try? Fantasy baseball is one of the most popular fantasy sports games in the world, and it’s an exciting way to test your…
Get Ready to Put the Pedal to the Metal with NASCAR Fantasy Racing!
NASCAR is one of the most popular sports in the United States and each season brings excitement, thrills, and some very close finishes. But what if you wanted to get even closer to the action? Enter NASCAR fantasy racing. With this guide, you’ll be ready to pick your drivers and put them on track for…
PPR rankings in Fantasy Football and how to use them
Did you join an NFL Fantasy Football league and immediately hear discussions about PPR? Was your next question, “What is PPR?” Well, we’re here to explain PPR in fantasy football and how to use it. What is a PPR league? A PPR league is a fantasy football league that awards points for receptions. Usually, it’s a single…
Five Tips for Great Trades in Fantasy Football
Nothing makes a fantasy football player feel more like the GM of a pro team than securing new talent through a savvy trade. But how do you make great trades in fantasy football? And avoid being the GM who botches them? We have five tips for great trades in fantasy football. Trading is one of the…
How to Pick a Fantasy Football Defense
For inexperienced fantasy football players, picking a team defense is often an afterthought. After the excitement of choosing wide receivers and running backs, they mail in their selection. That’s an opportunity for more knowledgeable fantasy football players, who gain an edge by making a great team defense pick. Sure, the overall difference in points among…
Eight Tips to Win Your Fantasy Football League
So you’re going to compete in a fantasy football league. You’ve always been a fan of the NFL, and you’re pretty sure you’re smarter than most of the general managers. Just remember that putting together a great fantasy team isn’t quite the same as building a strong, enduring NFL franchise. So let’s focus on the…
Starting a Fantasy Football League
Say you love the idea of fantasy football, but don’t have a league to join. Or you’re frustrated by your current league and want to try something new. Here’s our guide to starting a fantasy football league. Sure, parts of getting a league underway are easy. You can go to ESPN or Yahoo!, set up league,…
How Does Fantasy Hockey Work?
So you want to start a fantasy hockey league or you’ve been invited to join one. Sounds perfect for a serious puck head, but you have questions. For starters, how does fantasy hockey work? Sure you know the basics of fantasy football. After all, when it comes to fantasy sports betting, football is the 800-pound gorilla.…
A Guide to Betting Parlays
Among sports bettors, the ability to create custom wagers is one of the most appealing aspects. There’s more than simply choosing, say, the Chiefs to cover the spread against the Jets. One of the most exciting and interesting options is the parlay. Not sure exactly what a parlay is all about? No problem. We’ve got…
Five Ways to Win Big at Sports Betting
Nearly every sports bettor will claim they have discovered the key to success. But the most successful ones don’t rely on a single element to make their wagers winners. Instead, they weigh a number of factors when they put money down, and they bring real skills to the table. Here are five ways to win…
How should you choose starters in fantasy football?
Even after a successful draft, deciding to who to start and who to sit each week can be the difference between a successful and a not-so-successful fantasy football season. So how should you choose starters in fantasy football? Fact is, choosing your starting lineup is the most important decision you’ll make in fantasy football. Let’s assume…