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So Long, Season? Meet the 'One-Night Stand' of Fantasy Sports

By Tom LorenzoMar 31st 2010 – 2:00AM

There's a new sheriff in town. At least, in the little town known as Fantasy Basketball, USA -- population: more than you'd think. The fantasy world has expanded over the years, welcoming in such sports as golf, tennis, soccer, cricket, and, believe it or not, fantasy congress. But nothing seems to have knocked the game on...

Sorry, But Fantasy Hockey is Better Than Ever

By Kevin SchultzSep 9th 2008 – 1:13AM

So, don't get me wrong. I have nothing against About.com's Jamie Fitzpatrick. I'm sure he's a nice guy and has a smart hockey mind, but when I read his article entitled 'Whatever Happened to Fantasy Hockey for Regular Folks?', I get a bit confused. When the hockey pool first gained popularity, back in the 1980s, it was...

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Background on fantasy sports

A fantasy sport (also known as rotisserie, roto, or owner simulation) is a game where participants act as owners to build a team that competes against other fantasy owners based on the statistics generated by the real individual players or teams of a professional sport.

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