7:41 PM ET, Fri September 03, 2010

Week 1: Sleepers of the Week

FFToolbox.com — These lesser-known players deserve to start this week due to matchup or other circumstances. This week's picks include Alex Smith, Matthew Stafford, Jerome Harrison, Darren McFadden, and Malcom Floyd.

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Fantasy Draft Special: 9/3

ESPN — Jon Anik, Christopher Harris and Zach Candito wrap up the fantasy draft special podcast with a mock draft, explaining the thought process behind each ...

Fantasy Football 55 mins ago

Fantasy baseball injury analysis: Justin Morneau done but Alex Rodriguez can still help

ESPN — With fantasy playoffs just around the corner, everyone wants to know who's in and who's out. At this point it's perhaps easier to identify who will n...

Fantasy Baseball 1 hour ago

Chasing the perfect Ricky Nolasco season is a fool's errand

ESPN — I'm searching for the correct words to describe how I feel about Florida Marlins starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco. He is obviously talented, but it's no...

Fantasy Baseball 1 hour ago

2010 Draft Prep: Look for Garcon to emerge

CBS Sports — Who will emerge as Peyton Manning's third-favorite target behind Reggie Wayne and Dallas Clark? Jamey Eisenberg likes Pierre Garcon to emerge from a crowded group of talented receivers. Peyton Manning - Reggie Wayne - Pierre Garçon - Indianapolis Colts - Pierre Garcon

Fantasy Football 1 hour ago

2010 Draft Prep: Buy into Boldin, don't overpay for Fitz

CBS Sports — Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald remain elite options, despite the fact they are no longer teammates, but who is the better value on Draft Day? Jamey Eisenberg explores. Larry Fitzgerald - Anquan Boldin - Matt Leinart - Kurt Warner - Arizona Cardinals

Fantasy Football 1 hour ago

Start/sit advice, two-start pitchers, rankings for Week 22 of the 2010 fantasy baseball season

ESPN — Tristan H. Cockcroft breaks down the schedule for weekly lineup setters in Week 22 of the fantasy baseball season.

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2010 Draft Prep: Foster is steal of the summer

CBS Sports — Texans RB Arian Foster did all the right things, stayed healthy and proved without doubt that he's the future of the running back position in Houston. Fantasy owners should plan accordingly, says our Dave Richard. Houston Texans - Arian Foster - Fantasy - Running back - Houston

Fantasy Football 3 hours ago

Start 'em, sit 'em advice for Segment 2, Week 9 of Baseball Challenge

ESPN — AJ Mass gives advice for those setting their lineups for the ninth week of Segment 2 of the ESPN Baseball Challenge game.

Fantasy Baseball 3 hours ago

2010 Draft Prep: Stereotypes you should ignore

CBS Sports — Is an elite tight end as good as having another No. 1 receiver? Does the "starting" running back really matter? Our Jamey Eisenberg tries his best to clear up some misperceptions you may carry into Draft Day. Tight end - Running back - Sports - NFL - Football

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