Fantasy Football Comes Of Age In A Digital Era
TOM ENGLISH reflects on the evolution of fantasy football from hand calculations and Tribune margins to online scoring. He notes the annual draft ritual, the changing social dynamics, and the shift to remote, real time management while celebrating long time friendships and the communal draft day rituals.
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Saluki Football: McCall scores three in SIU debut
Saluki tailback Mika'il McCall, a Iowa transfer, rushed 11 times for 56 yards and scored three times in his debut against Eastern Illinois. He opened with a 6 yard run, added a 6 yard run later, and capped the night with a 74 yard TD reception and another 6 yard scoring run as SIU tied the game before falling 49-28.
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Gonzalez shuts out Cardinals as Nats dominate 10-0
Gio Gonzalez earned his 17th win and first career shutout, guiding Washington to a 10-0 victory over St. Louis. Adam Wainwright lasted a season-worst start, while Adam LaRoche Bryce Harper and Ryan Zimmerman drove in runs. Zimmerman hit a two-run homer as Jayson Werth contributed three hits.
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Miners-Crushers Postponed Amid Isaac Rain At Rent One Park
Frontier League action at Rent One Park was halted by heavy rain from tropical remnants. The Miners and Lake Erie will play a 5:05 p.m. doubleheader if weather allows, with Labor Day as a potential tiebreaker option. Miners pitcher Cody Hall aims to improve to 10-0, while Washington’s win tightened the wild card race and Gateway clinched a playoff berth.
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