FantasyAlarm.com Acquires Fighting Chance Fantasy Sports

Fantasy sports news and information service Fantasy Alarm.com, LLC has announced that it has acquired content provider Fighting Chance Fantasy.

2010-08-12

LONG BEACH, CA, August 12, 2010 (Press-News.org) Fantasy sports news and information service www.FantasyAlarm.com, LLC (Fantasy Alarm) has announced that it has acquired content provider Fighting Chance Fantasy and will merge the two brands into a one-stop fantasy sports haven.

The new Fantasy Alarm website will debut on August 8th with former Fighting Chance Fantasy owners Jeff Mans and Ryan Hallam as head writers and content supervisors. The pair will also lead a new broadcasting element of Fantasy Alarm that will include podcasts, radio/television shows and appearances, viral videos, web series and convention/trade show appearances. The Fantasy Alarm Show officially launched with a live 60 minute show on Sunday August 8th at 11:00 PM EST on the Fantasy Sports Channel.

"Needless to say, we are thrilled to add Ryan and Jeff to our team. We believe they have the combination of experience and leadership skills to take on their new key roles with our company," said Fantasy Alarm Managing Partner Dan Williams. "This acquisition is another example of our commitment to building the premier fantasy sports enthusiast tool which virtually guarantees our users will win their fantasy football, baseball or basketball league every year. Since our Launch in March 2010 the response to our product has been overwhelmingly positive, it's definitely an exciting time," Williams added. The Fantasy Alarm website will now feature daily updated content such as scouting reports, injury updates, statistical analysis, waiver pickups, trade advice and many other fantasy resources as well. This content will be blended with Fantasy Alarm's cutting edge player information and lineup tracking service creating one of the most up to date and informative fantasy sites in the industry.

The acquisition will also make Fantasy Alarm the lead supporter of the Superdraft High Stakes Fantasy Football League currently forming and set to draft on August 28th, 2010. The Superdraft had over 2500 attendees last season and just announced that Snoop Dog will perform at its kick off party. The event includes appearances by actor Ashton Kutcher, Stacy Keibler and will also feature many other celebrities hosting live drafts.

About FantasyAlarm.com, LLC

Fantasy Alarm is the fantasy sports industries premiere fantasy sports information web site and the only that provides near real-time alerts and breaking news related to the game of fantasy sports. FA was created for fantasy sports players by of Long Beach, CA fantasy sports players who were tired of having to log-on or be tied to their computer to manage their teams. Our mission is to assist both the serious and casual fantasy sports player better manage their day-to-day lineups. Our proprietary "push" technology tracks breaking lineup information and will text and/or email you up to the minute information related to your team. FA provides managers with an edge by allowing time to replace players in their lineup with reserves should on days/weeks they are not starting. For further information please contact us at info@FantasyAlarm.com or 800.282.0638

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