The ESPN 30 for 30 series has been consistently excellent in the way that’s it’s told “the story behind the story” of some of the biggest events in sports over the past 30 years . So far, my favorite episodes include: Small Potatoes: Who Killed the USFL? Rise and fall of the ...

As the countdown to Super Bowl Sunday draws near, here is a cautionary tale for fans devoted to their sport and its place in the world of work. In the last quarter of 2009, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Texas) reported that four employees of Fidelity Investments had been fired for their involvement in ...

Another example of the ever growing popularity of fantasy football. It’s fun to hear about players having to bench themselves, all in the name of winning. NFL players getting hooked on fantasy football By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Sports Writer NEW YORK – Fantasy and reality collided at the ...

After hearing about this show over the summer, I had totally forgotten that “The League” was set to debut tonight on FX. This review doesn’t get me too excited, but I’ll try to give this first ever sit-com about fantasy football a chance. ‘The League’ review – ...

Titlecraft sells handmade fantasy football trophies, some with Swarovski crystal, left, for up to $799. CNN takes a look at what’s new in the world of fantasy football. Now there are even lawyers available to settle the nastiest disputes. Who knew??? By Eliott C. McLaughlin CNN (CNN) — ...

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…quit fantasy football? I’m not ready, but Jim Carlisle of the Ventura County Star thinks he is. I’ve called you all together here today — a la Teddy Bruschi — to announce that I am bringing to an end my career in football. Fantasy football. But don’t expect me to start blubbering ...

Finally, there’s a solution for the guy that quits in the middle of the fantasy football season because his team stinks! Here are some great suggestions for making fantasy football season more enjoyable. Gary Trask’s (Casino City Times) top 10 list is a must read for anyone looking to improve ...

Art of the Fan Art of the Fan, the first t-shirt shop to feature an entire collection of fantasy football inspired t-shirt designs, announced their Fantasy Football T-SHIRT Season promotion. The promotion will feature the release of a new t-shirt design to it’s fantasy collection for each week ...

Thanks to Gene Wang of the Washington Post for his write up of Art of the Fan in the Fantasy Check blog. Fantasy drafts are set to begin in earnest over the next few weeks. Commissioners are finalizing the logistics of their league drafts, including the all-important choices of food and beverage. Now ...