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How fantasy football became a billion-dollar industry

by Andy Uhler and Rose Conlon
Sep 6, 2021
Brody Ruihley, professor of sport leadership, discusses the impact of changing technology, legal betting and the passion of fantasy users.
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Fantasy leagues are changing the way people watch football

by Kai Ryssdal and Daisy Palacios
Sep 21, 2016
Former NFL player Nate Jackson talks fantasy football in his new book, Fantasy Man.
Nate Jackson used to play for the Denver Broncos, now he plays on a few fantasy football leagues. 
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How daily fantasy sports sites allow unfair play

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 6, 2016
Concerns about unfair play in daily fantasy sports sites FanDuel and DraftKings go beyond insider trading.
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Do daily fantasy sports sites amount to gambling?

by Tracey Samuelson
Nov 11, 2015
It's a matter of skill versus luck.
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Game over? Fantasy sports face regulation questions

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Oct 6, 2015
The websites and their employees face 'insider betting' allegations.
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Sports channels tap fantasy games for new content

by Kimberly Adams
Jul 27, 2015
Investors are pouring money into online sites like DraftKings.
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Drafting a CEO dream team

by Gina Delvac and Robert Garrova
May 6, 2015
Instead of drafting actual players, comedian Greg Proops put together an ideal business team for us.
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FanDuel: Where fantasy draft day is everyday

by Kai Ryssdal and Daisy Palacios
Mar 26, 2015
Nigel Eccles' company is cashing in without making fantasy fans commit to a season
Professional wrestler Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin attends the SiriusXM Celebrity Fantasy Football Draft, 2013.
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NFL faces stiff competition from fantasy football

by David Brancaccio
Sep 5, 2013
More and more fans are opting to stay at home and engage with fantasy football, and that makes some team owners worry about their bottom lines.
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