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NFL Free Agency Fantasy Impact

Adam Beard March 31, 2014

Free agency is always fun, especially the fantasy implications that come with it. If you don’t realize that it has fantasy implications, let me refresh your memory. Last year, here is what we...

Fantasy Basketball: Playoff Pickups

Adam Beard March 19, 2014

For many of you, the playoffs have begun in your fantasy basketball leagues. If you were one of those who had a successful season and is still in it, let me tell you that the playoffs are all about working...

Fantasy Baseball Preview: Relief Pitchers

Adam Beard March 7, 2014

They may not seem like they matter, but relievers do have their own category in fantasy baseball (saves), so let’s give them some recognition. Which reliever should go off the board first? Craig...

Fantasy Baseball Preview: Starting Pitchers

Adam Beard March 5, 2014

With the hitters out of the way, lets take a look at starting pitchers. Which starter should go off the board first? Clayton Kershaw (LAD) – Not only did Kershaw post a 1.83 earned run average...

Fantasy Baseball Preview: Outfielders

Adam Beard March 3, 2014

Last time, I previewed shortstops. Now, let’s head to the outfield to round out our hitter previews. Which outfielder should go off the board first? Mike Trout (LAA) – There is no question...

Fantasy Baseball Preview: Shortstops

Adam Beard February 26, 2014

On Feb. 24, I previewed third basemen. Now, let’s discuss the shortstop position. Which shortstop should go off the board first? Troy Tulowitzki (COL) – When he is playing, Tulowitzki...

Fantasy Baseball Preview: Third Basemen

Adam Beard February 24, 2014

On Feb. 22, I took a look at second basemen. Now, let’s shift to third basemen. Which third baseman should go off the board first? Miguel Cabrera (DET) – This isn’t even a debate,...

Fantasy Baseball Preview: Second Basemen

Adam Beard February 22, 2014

On Feb. 19, I took a look at first baseman. Now, let’s shift to second basemen. Which second baseman should go off the board first? Robinson Cano (SEA) – This is tough because Cano is...

Fantasy Baseball Preview: First Basemen

Adam Beard February 19, 2014

On Feb. 14, I took a look at catchers. Now, let’s preview the first basemen. Which first baseman should go off the board first? Chris Davis (BAL) – Davis exploded last season, hitting...

Fantasy Baseball Preview: Catchers

Adam Beard February 15, 2014

It’s that time of the year again, fantasy fanatics. Spring is right around the corner, and pitchers and catchers have already started reporting to spring training to prepare for the 2014 Major League...

Point Guard Pickin’: Los Angeles Lakers

Adam Beard February 9, 2014

The Los Angeles Lakers’ season has been one of chaos and injuries, especially at the point guard position. At the beginning of the year, future hall of famer Steve Nash was expected to run the...

Waiver Wire: Get ‘em before they’re gone!

Adam Beard February 2, 2014

For those of you in a fantasy basketball league looking for some ways to improve your team, here is a list of players you may want to consider picking up this week. This list is typically for the standard...

Midseason Fantasy Basketball All-Bust Team

Adam Beard January 27, 2014

Last week, I wrote who would get my vote to be fantasy basketball all-stars at the halfway point of the NBA season. Now, let’s take a look at the players who have only let you down thus far...

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Get ‘em before they’re gone!

Adam Beard January 24, 2014

For those of you in a fantasy basketball league looking for some ways to improve your team, here is a list of players you may want to consider picking up this week. This list is typically for a standard...

Fantasy Basketball: Midseason All-Star Teams

Adam Beard January 19, 2014

Already? Yes, already. The fantasy basketball season has almost reached its midway point, which means the All-Star break is coming up in a few weeks. If there was a fantasy basketball all-star game, who...

Dallas Cowboys embarrassed on Monday night football by Chicago Bears

Adam Beard December 11, 2013

December started off like normal for the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football, as they were absolutely embarrassed by the Chicago Bears 45-28. The only bright spot in the game for the Cowboys was...

Cowboys move over .500, defeat Vikings 27-23

Adam Beard November 4, 2013

It must not be easy for Dallas Cowboys fans to sit down and comfortably watch their team every week. After a devastating loss to the Detroit Lions last week, the Cowboys managed to make it interesting...

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Cowboys find another way to lose Sunday against Lions

Adam Beard October 28, 2013

Before Sunday’s intriguing matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions, teams with a minus-four turnover margin in a single game had a 43-663 record since the 1970 merger. Now bare with...

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Dallas Cowboys defeat Philadelphia Eagles in battle for first place

Adam Beard October 21, 2013

Heading into Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin had not been known for stopping an offense run by Eagles’ head coach Chip Kelly. In...

Cowboys bounce back and win on Jerry Jones’ birthday

Adam Beard October 14, 2013

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones watched his team fall to Robert Griffin III and the Washington Redskins twice last season, but never before had Jones been a part of a three-game losing streak to the Cowboys’...

Dallas Cowboys: Tony Romo’s blunder costs team again

Adam Beard October 7, 2013

Tony Romo might have played the best football game ever by a Dallas Cowboys quarterback for 58 minutes on Sunday afternoon against the Denver Broncos. On his first 35 throws, Romo completed 25 passes for...

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