Mike Beacom Fantasy Sports Pioneer
In 2000, Mike Beacom started his career in fantasy sports as a contributing writer for Fantasy Sports Magazine. The following year he and a partner started FantasyGMs.com, which included a strong offering for college football analysis.
After three years they merged with Pro Fantasy Sports. At their peak PFS provided player news and feature content for eight sports relying on a staff of more than 30 writers. Within three years they sold their company to Jeff Thomas.
Mike joined the executive committee (chairman) of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association in 2004. Then in 2007 he took over as president. He helped organize the selection process for FSWA annual writer's awards and also developed the FSWA Hall of Fame and crafted the HOF selection process. He developed partnerships with SiriusXM to announce award finalists on-air.
He also was a contributing writer to Sports Illustrated, FootballDiehards.com and appeared on 30+ sports talk radio stations around the country.
He did editorial work with Cox Media Group and was a contributing writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals, FootballDiehards.com, Inside Wisconsin Sports Magazine, Pro Football Weekly and many more.
He is the author of three Books: The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Understanding Football, The Game I Won't Forget: Wisconsin Badgers, and Ohio State Football: Yesterday and Today.
Mike also taught journalism at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for 16 years.
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4/10/2020
- Mon, 10-18-2021 18:00'We were able to overcome the Patriots… and the zebras,' Ezekiel Elliot said, referring to several questionable calls and non-calls Sunday. | From @ToddBrock24f7
- Mon, 10-18-2021 17:57For 18 minutes, Tennessee’s 31-26 loss to Ole Miss was a projectile-throwing festival as Vols fans showed their displeasure after a last-minute call.
- Mon, 10-18-2021 17:55Could the Seahawks and Cam Newton be a good match? Head coach Pete Carroll provided an update on Seattle's quarterback plans Monday.
- Mon, 10-18-2021 17:47A.J. Brown has two surgically-repaired knees, an injured hamstring, and is facing the best passing defense in the NFL. Can the Titan come up big on MNF?
- Mon, 10-18-2021 17:45More bad injury news for the Cleveland Browns.
- Mon, 10-18-2021 17:45Looking to close Week 6 on a winning note? 4for4 has you covered with a single-game DFS breakdown of the Bills-Titans matchup.
- Mon, 10-18-2021 17:44The New York Giants are expected to sign inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney to their practice squad.
- Mon, 10-18-2021 17:42Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs discusses grabbing his league-leading seventh INT of 2021 vs. Patriots. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network
- Mon, 10-18-2021 17:42One bettor has two parlays open that will win nearly $340,000 should Buffalo win and cover on Monday night.
- Mon, 10-18-2021 17:42Patrick Daugherty breaks down all of Week 6's biggest storylines, including Jonathan Taylor's continued hot play. (Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports)