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I have worked in the Fantasy Sports industry since 2000 with CBS Sports, stopping at KFFL/USA Today, OPEN Sports, The Sports Forecaster, VegasInsider.com, RotoExperts.com/FNTSY Sports Network/DailyRoto.com, RotoWire.com, Rotoworld.com, etc. My work has appeared on the official website of the Minnesota Vikings, as well as NFL.com, Yahoo! Sports and FOX Sports. I can't imagine doing anything else. I am also a four-time FSWA Writer of the Year Award winner, and I have been nominated nine times. Thanks for being a reader!
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Ryan Newman Runs Seventh In Sunday's NHMS Race
Roush Fenway Racing driver Ryan Newman endured some engine issues in Sunday's Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, but he was able to recover during the run to bring it home in seventh place. The Rocket Man was able to improve on his 26th-place start position to bring home plenty of Place-Differential... Read More
Martin Truex Jr. Ends Up Sixth In New Hampshire
Joe Gibbs Racing driver Martin Truex Jr. registered a sixth-place finish at the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday. While he didn't lead any laps, and he didn't gain any Place-Differential points since he started sixth, it was still a fairly strong run and finish. He looks for redemption next... Read More
Matt DiBenedetto Finishes Fifth At New Hampshire
Leavine Family Racing driver Matt DiBenedetto showed well in practice and qualifying at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Friday, and he carried over the momentum into Sunday's Foxwoods Resort Casino 301. DiBenedetto has really been performing well over the past five races, posting two top-5 finishes, and three top-10 runs with an Average-Finish Position of... Read More
Ryan Blaney Brings It Home Fourth At Magic Mile
Penske Racing driver Ryan Blaney posted a fourth-place finish in Sunday's Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. While he didn't lead any laps, he was able to improve his spot in the overall Monster Energy Cup Series standings. He'll return to Pocono Raceway next weekend where he was 12th on June 2... Read More
Erik Jones Shows Well With Third-Place Finish At NHMS
Joe Gibbs Racing driver Erik Jones registered a third-place finish at the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday. He has been tremendous lately, although he has been unable to get over the hump for a victory. Still, he is squarely in the hunt for one of the 16 spots in... Read More
Denny Hamlin Takes Backup Car To Second Place
Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin came up just short at the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday, settling for second place. He crashed during practice on Friday, and was breaking in a backup car, but the team obviously made plenty of adjustments to get that car in tip-top shape.... Read More
Kevin Harvick Takes Checkers, Snaps 21-Race Drought
Stewart-Haas Racing driver Kevin Harvick picked up the victory at the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday, snapping a 21-race drought for his first victory of the 2019 Monster Energy Cup Series season. Happy punches his ticket to the Chase where he'll race for another championship. It took a while... Read More
Alex Lewis Placed On PUP List By Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens placed offensive guard Alex Lewis (shoulder) on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list on Sunday. He is still recovering from shoulder surgery performed in January. Lewis has started 18 games over the past two seasons, but he was unable to perform during the offseason program. OG Jermaine Elumunor has been working... Read More
Charles Clay To Begin Training Camp On PUP
Arizona Cardinals tight end Charles Clay (knee) is dealing with a knee issue and he was one of six players the team placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list on Sunday leading up to the open of training camp this week. Clay can be activated at any point, but he cannot do any... Read More
Robert Nkemdiche, Four Other Defenders To PUP
The Arizona Cardinals placed defensive lineman Robert Nkemdiche (knee) on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list on Sunday. The team also placed linebacker Dante Booker (knee), OL Max Garcia (knee), LB Brooks Reed (hip) and CB Brandon Williams (back) on the PUP. In addition to those moves, they released OL William Holden and DL... Read More
Daily Fantasy WNBA Lineup Picks (7/21/19): WNBA DFS Advice
Welcome to RotoBaller's WNBA DFS coverage. We have a three-game slate on Sunday, starting at 3:00 p.m. ET with one tip-off. The other two games tip off at 6:00 p.m. ET. Let's look at these three games and talk about what players should excel. In this article, I'll be providing you with some daily fantasy WNBA... Read More
Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 NASCAR DFS: Practice/Qualifying Report
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The Monster Energy Cup Series moves to New England for the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 from New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday. For the first time this season, and for the fourth time in his career in Loudon, Penske Racing's Brad Keselowski ($10,700 DraftKings,... Read More
Alex Bowman In Backup Car For Sunday's Race
Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman suffered mechanical damage in the rear-end of his No. 88 Chevrolet during qualifying at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, and radio communications indicated a driveshaft failure. As such, Bowman will go to a backup car for Sunday's Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 at the Magic Mile. Bowman has managed a poor 27.71... Read More
Daniel Hemric Fails Pre-Race Inspection At Loudon
Richard Childress Racing driver Daniel Hemric failed pre-qualifying inspection three times on Friday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. NASCAR officials have ejected RCR car chief Darin Nestlerode for the remainder of the race weekend, Hemric's first-career Monster Energy Cup Series start at the Magic Mile. He has a pair of Xfinity starts under his belt,... Read More
Chase Elliott Tops Friday's Practice At Magic Mile
Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott topped the charts in the first practice session on Friday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, posting a best lap of 137.086 mph at the 1.058-mile flat track. He is set to go off 12th in Sunday's Foxwoods Resort Casino 301. In five career Cup starts he has managed a top-5... Read More
Kyle Larson Confirms He'll Be With Ganassi In 2020
Ganassi Racing driver Kyle Larson confirmed he is going to drive for Ganassi Racing during the 2020 Monster Energy Cup Series season. "I am wrapped up (for next year)," Larson said on Friday. "There have been no contract negotiations. I am still there through next year. I don't know why all the contract stuff has... Read More
Matt DiBenedetto Starts Seventh On Sunday
Leavine Family Racing driver Matt DiBenedetto turned in a best speed of 135.990 mph in qualifying on Friday, and he will go off from the seventh position in Sunday's Foxwoods Resort Casino 301. The qualifying session obviously went pretty well, but he hasn't fared well over the years at the Magic Mile. In seven career... Read More
Denny Hamlin Has Impressed In New Hampshire
Joe Gibbs Racing driver Joe Gibbs heads to New Hampshire Motor Speedway this week with the best Average-Finish Position of all active drivers at 10.2 in 25 career Cup starts. He also has three wins, nine top-5 finishes and 14 top-10 showings with 549 laps led and no DNFs. He is set to go off... Read More
Kurt Busch Goes Off Third At Foxwoods Resort Casino 301
Ganassi Racing driver Kurt Busch posted a speed of 136.238 mph in qualifying on Friday, and he will start from the third spot in Sunday's Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Busch, who punched his ticket to the playoffs with a win at Kentucky last week, has three career wins with eight... Read More
Kyle Busch Edged Out For Pole At New Hampshire
Joe Gibbs Racing driver Kyle Busch posted a speed of 136.311 mph in qualifying on Friday, and he was just edged out by Penske Racing's Brad Keselowski for the pole for Sunday's Foxwoods Resort Casino 301. Rowdy has picked up three checkered flags at the Magic Mile, and he has registered 11 top-5 finishes, 15... Read More
Brad Keselowski On Pole For Sunday's Race At NHMS
Penske Racing driver Brad Keselowski is on the pole for Sunday's Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway after turning in a speed of 136.384 mph. It's the fourth time Keselowski has been on the pole at NHMS, and he holds the track qualifying record at 20.090 seconds at 140.598 mph back in... Read More
Jakub Vrana Receives New Two-Year Deal
Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana signed a two-year, $6.7 million contract extension earlier this week. "Jakub is a highly skilled player with a tremendous upside and is a big part of our future," senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan said. "We are pleased with his development the past two season and are... Read More
Tyler Myers Turns Over New Leaf In Vancouver
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers will get to work with his new team after signing a five-year contract with an Average Annual Value (AAV) of $6 million. The veteran rearguard led all Winnipeg Jets defensemen with nine goals while tying for second on the team with 31 points during the 2018-19 campaign. He also registered... Read More
Micheal Ferland Begins Anew In Pacific Northwest
The deal unrestricted free-agent forward Micheal Ferland signed with the Vancouver Canucks is good for four seasons with an Average Annual Value of $3.5 million. Ferland posted 17 goals in his only season with the Carolina Hurricanes, and he posted career highs with 23 assists, a plus-13 rating and 13 power-play points while also registering... Read More
Zack Smith Headed For The Windy City
The Chicago Blackhawks traded for center Zack Smith earlier this week in exchange for forward Artem Anisimov, who was shipped to the Ottawa Senators. He managed nine goals with 28 points across 70 games for the Sens in 2018-19 while posting a minus-6 rating. After a career-best 25 goals and 36 points in 2015-16 with... Read More
Artem Anisimov Ready For New Chapter In Ottawa
The Ottawa Senators acquired left wing Artem Anisimov from the Chicago Blackhawks earlier this week in exchange for center Zack Smith. Anisimov was good for 15 goals and 37 points across 78 games during the 2018-19 season. He provides an upgrade for the Senators, although his fantasy value is likely to take a huge hit... Read More
Jacob Trouba Signs Seven-Year Deal With Rangers
The New York Rangers and restricted free-agent defenseman Jacob Trouba agreed to a seven-year contract with an Average Annual Value (AAV) of $8 million on Friday. He was expected to have an arbitration hearing next Thursday. Trouba is expected to be the team's new No. 1 rearguard, and they paid dearly for him. He registered... Read More
Kaapo Kakko Inks Entry-Level Deal With Blueshirts
The New York Rangers signed right wing Kaapo Kakko to an entry-level contract. The Finnish forward was picked with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. He posted 22 goals and 38 points in 45 games with TPS of Liiga, the Finnish Elite League, in the 2018-19 season. He is the... Read More
Connor Carrick Re-Signed To Two-Year Contract
The New Jersey Devils re-signed defenseman Connor Carrick to a two-year contract worth $1.5 million earlier this week. Carrick was acquired from the Dallas Stars on Feb. 23, 2019 in a deal for defenseman Ben Lovejoy. He managed two goals with 11 points and a minus-13 rating across 34 games splitting time between the Stars... Read More
Jack Hughes Signs Deal With New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils signed center Jack Hughes, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, to a three-year, entry-level contract. He registered 34 goals and 112 points across 50 games with the United States National Development Team, and he recently attended the team's development camp last week. The top overall selection... Read More
