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League: A group of owners (typically ranging from eight to 12 teams) that compete against each other for their fantasy football league title.

Dynasty League: This is similar to a 'Keeper League' (see below), but instead of a few players, an entire roster is held over. This league calls for a long-term committment, but it also makes each draft run . . . View Full Definition

National Football League (NFL): The largest professional American football league, with 32 teams.

Bush League: Lesser minor-league teams in small cities or towns.

Custom-Scoring League: A league can decide to assign its own value to touchdowns, field goals, extra points, etc. For instance, some leagues will assign point values based on the length of touchdown runs and field . . . View Full Definition

National Hockey League (NHL): A professional league started on november 22, 1917; currently contains 30 teams in the u.s. and canada.

Keeper League: These leagues allow you to keep a certain number of players each season. The number of keepers varies from league-to-league. Some leagues, called 'Dynasty Leagues,' allow you to keep your en . . . View Full Definition

Bush-Leaguer: A derogatory term used to identify a low quality, or second rate, ballplayer

Texas Leaguer: A poorly hit ball that loops meekly over the infield and lands for a hit.

Hot Stove League: Is a term used to decribe the rumors, the gossip, the trade talks and the free agency action that accompany baseball's downtime during the winter months.