Any Odds API recommendations for Soccer stats? Specifically ones that can provide Team Shots on Target?
Anyone know of a Soccer API that can pull Team Shots on Target from FanDuel?
Looking for a Seahawks Fan.
We’re heading into Year 11 of our league, and our format is a little unique to help keep it competitive and fun:
How does it work?
We have three separate 12-team leagues (A, B, and C) with promotion and relegation at the end of every season:
• Bottom 3 in A move down to B
• Bottom 3 in B move down to C
• Top 3 in C move up to B
• Top 3 in B move up to A
League Details:
• Platform: Sleeper
• Format: 12-Team, Redraft, .5 PPR
• Waivers: FAAB
• Draft Date: Decided by each league
• Roster: 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 Flex, 6 Bench
• No Kickers/Defense
We have an X account (@RelegationLG) that posts news from each league so everyone can stay up to date. We also have a groupchat on X that includes all 3 leagues (36 total managers) and is active year round.
Our goal? One fan from every NFL team to keep the group chat fun and diverse. If you’re a Seahawks fan and are interested, drop a comment or send me a DM. If you have any additional questions, let me know!
To start, I know this format won’t appeal to everyone. A lot of fantasy football players enjoy the unpredictability, roster management, and randomness that come with traditional leagues. That’s part of what makes fantasy fun for many people.
That said, I also know there are plenty of managers who prefer formats that reduce some of the luck involved and place a greater emphasis on weekly decision making and skill (league median scoring is a good example).
This isn't meant to replace fantasy football, it's just a different way of playing. If you’re happy with the traditional fantasy format, that’s completely fine, this probably isn’t aimed at you. I’m mainly looking for feedback from people who are open to trying something different and interested in discussing the concept.
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Looking for feedback on a new fantasy football format that combines season long fantasy football with DraftKings style DFS.
How it works:
• 12 teams
• Build a new lineup every week using a salary cap (just like DraftKings NFL DFS)
• No season long rosters, no waivers, no trades
• Standings are tracked throughout the entire season
Weekly scoring:
• Top 6 scoring teams get a Win (1-0)
• Bottom 6 scoring teams get a Loss (0-1)
• Repeat every week throughout the regular season
Playoffs:
• Top 6 teams make the playoffs
• Playoff structure similar to a normal fantasy football league
• Finish in the top 50% of scoring each playoff week to advance toward the championship
Why I think this format is interesting:
Everyone starts on equal footing every week.
Reduces luck involved as there are no:
• Injuries ruining your season
• Bye weeks destroying your lineup
• Waiver wire luck
• Trade drama
Instead, success comes from:
• Player evaluation
• Matchup analysis
• Salary management
• Consistently building strong lineups week after week
There will always be some luck in fantasy football, but this format is designed to be much more skill based than traditional season long leagues.
Everything would be tracked automatically through a website. Would you play in a league like this? How would you improve the concept?
To start, I know this format won’t appeal to everyone. A lot of fantasy football players enjoy the unpredictability, roster management, and randomness that come with traditional leagues. That’s part of what makes fantasy fun for many people.
That said, I also know there are plenty of managers who prefer formats that reduce some of the luck involved and place a greater emphasis on weekly decision making and skill (league median scoring is a good example).
This isn't meant to replace fantasy football, it's just a different way of playing. If you’re happy with the traditional fantasy format, that’s completely fine, this probably isn’t aimed at you. I’m mainly looking for feedback from people who are open to trying something different and interested in discussing the concept.
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Looking for feedback on a new fantasy football format that combines season long fantasy football with DraftKings style DFS.
How it works:
• 12 teams
• Build a new lineup every week using a salary cap (just like DraftKings NFL DFS)
• No season long rosters, no waivers, no trades
• Standings are tracked throughout the entire season
Weekly scoring:
• Top 6 scoring teams get a Win (1-0)
• Bottom 6 scoring teams get a Loss (0-1)
• Repeat every week throughout the regular season
Playoffs:
• Top 6 teams make the playoffs
• Playoff structure similar to a normal fantasy football league
• Finish in the top 50% of scoring each playoff week to advance toward the championship
Why I think this format is interesting:
Everyone starts on equal footing every week.
Reduces luck involved as there are no:
• Injuries ruining your season
• Bye weeks destroying your lineup
• Waiver wire luck
• Trade drama
Instead, success comes from:
• Player evaluation
• Matchup analysis
• Salary management
• Consistently building strong lineups week after week
There will always be some luck in fantasy football, but this format is designed to be much more skill based than traditional season long leagues.
Everything would be tracked automatically through a website. Would you play in a league like this? How would you improve the concept?
To start, I know this format won’t appeal to everyone. A lot of fantasy football players enjoy the unpredictability, roster management, and randomness that come with traditional leagues. That’s part of what makes fantasy fun for many people.
That said, I also know there are plenty of managers who prefer formats that reduce some of the luck involved and place a greater emphasis on weekly decision making and skill (league median scoring is a good example).
This isn't meant to replace fantasy football, it's just a different way of playing. If you’re happy with the traditional fantasy format, that’s completely fine, this probably isn’t aimed at you. I’m mainly looking for feedback from people who are open to trying something different and interested in discussing the concept.
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Looking for feedback on a new fantasy football format that combines season long fantasy football with DraftKings style DFS.
How it works:
• 12 teams
• Build a new lineup every week using a salary cap (just like DraftKings NFL DFS)
• No season long rosters, no waivers, no trades
• Standings are tracked throughout the entire season
Weekly scoring:
• Top 6 scoring teams get a Win (1-0)
• Bottom 6 scoring teams get a Loss (0-1)
• Repeat every week throughout the regular season
Playoffs:
• Top 6 teams make the playoffs
• Playoff structure similar to a normal fantasy football league
• Finish in the top 50% of scoring each playoff week to advance toward the championship
Why I think this format is interesting:
Everyone starts on equal footing every week.
Reduces luck involved as there are no:
• Injuries ruining your season
• Bye weeks destroying your lineup
• Waiver wire luck
• Trade drama
Instead, success comes from:
• Player evaluation
• Matchup analysis
• Salary management
• Consistently building strong lineups week after week
There will always be some luck in fantasy football, but this format is designed to be much more skill based than traditional season long leagues.
Everything would be tracked automatically through a website. Would you play in a league like this? How would you improve the concept?
Going into Year 11 of our fantasy football league, we’re looking for managers who are active with trades, waivers and chat. The best leagues are the ones where everyone participates all season.
🏆 League Overview
Three separate 12-team leagues (A, B, C) with a promotion & relegation system. This helps keep every matchup meaningful and competitive.
⬆️ Top 3 in C → B
⬆️ Top 3 in B → A
⬇️ Bottom 3 in A → B
⬇️ Bottom 3 in B → C
📋 League Details
• Platform: Sleeper
• Format: 12-team Redraft, 0.5 PPR
• Waivers: FAAB
• Cost: FREE
• Roster: 1 QB | 2 RB | 3 WR | 1 TE | 1 FLEX | 6 Bench
• No Kickers or Defense
💬 Group Chat
• Groupchat on X is active year round with sports related discussion
• Includes all 36 managers
• Made up of all random Reddit users
• Check out our Twitter/X: @RelegationLG to see league action
🏈 Who We’re Looking For
Our league features one fan from each NFL team, and we’re just a few spots away from completing the lineup. We’re currently looking for fans of the:
• Bills
• Seahawks
• Commanders
We have 36 spots total, so a few teams will end up with duplicate fans. If we still have room after filling these teams, we’ll open it up to fans of any team, but no promises on availability.
Interested? Drop a comment with your favorite NFL team!
A week ago I shared my garage simulator setup [Reddit Link] that I built for $340. It worked surprisingly well, but I felt there was room for improvement. Since then, I’ve made a few upgrades while staying true to the original goal: creating a functional golf sim in a small space on a budget.
This new build gives me room to park my car without moving the net. I can also slide the net to the side in seconds if needed.
After the latest upgrades, the total investment comes to $344, including the $20 profit from selling the original net. I was fortunate to find a few great deals and pick up some items for free, so replicating this exact setup may cost a bit more. Even so, I think it’s a very affordable build for what you get.
I’d love to hear any feedback or suggestions for future improvements. If you’re looking to build something similar, feel free to ask any questions. Full setup details are below:
• Ceiling Height: 9’
• Width: 11’
• Length: Garmin R10 ➡️ 19 ft ➡️ Net (I adjust the mat as needed for the best results)
Garmin R10 (Used): $300
• Facebook Marketplace
• Included 12-pack of RCT balls
Original Net: $40
• [Menards Link]
• Later sold for $60 (+$20 profit)
New Net (12’ x 15’) — $52
• [Amazon Link]
Black Hitting Tarp: Free
• Reused from original net setup
DIY Golf Mat: $12
• Base: 34” x 46” Anti-Fatigue Mat: Free
• Standing Surface: 3’ x 4’ Turf: $12
[Menards Link]
• Hitting Strip: 12” x 24” strip: Free
Reused from original net setup
Going into Year 11 of our fantasy football league, we’re looking for active managers who are active with trades, waivers and chat. The best leagues are the ones where everyone participates all season.
🏆 League Overview
Three 12-team leagues (A, B, C) with promotion & relegation system. This helps keep every matchup meaningful and competitive.
⬆️ Top 3 in C → B
⬆️ Top 3 in B → A
⬇️ Bottom 3 in A → B
⬇️ Bottom 3 in B → C
📋 League Details
• Platform: Sleeper
• Format: 12-team Redraft, 0.5 PPR
• Waivers: FAAB
• Cost: FREE
• Roster: 1 QB | 2 RB | 3 WR | 1 TE | 1 FLEX | 6 Bench
• No Kickers or Defense
💬 Group Chat
• Groupchat on X is active year round with sports related discussion
• Includes all 36 managers
• Made up of all random Reddit users
• Check out our Twitter/X: @RelegationLG to see league action
🏈 Who We’re Looking For
Our league has 1 fan from each NFL Team, we're just missing a few fans to complete our lineup.
• Commanders
• Seahawks
• Ravens
Interested? Drop a comment with your favorite NFL team!
Looking for advice on how I can put together a golf mat for hitting off of.
Budget: $100 or less
What I have so far is shown in the image:
- 46" x 34" anti fatigue thick rubber mat
- Free hitting strip, which maybe I shouldn't even use?
My thought was to buy some cheap turf or carpet to lay on top of the black mat and then cut a 12" x 24" section from the carpet/cheap turf to install either my free hitting area or and much nicer hitting turf that I can purchase.
Any suggestions on where to go from here including links to exactly what you are referring to would be very helpful.
To begin, I am a 17 handicap and no I have not shanked one into the wall yet. Key word "yet", but if that happens, oh well.
I threw this together fairly quickly and it has worked better than expected. The net hooks and unhooks in seconds giving me garage space again. Figured I'd share this to give others inspiration and show you can make it work with a low budget and almost no space. Would also appreciate any suggestions, details below:
Ceiling: 9 ft
Width: 11 ft
Length: Garmin R10 (--7ft->) Golf Mat (--8ft->) Net
Garmin R10 = $300
Net = $40
Mat = $0 (included with net)
Would love to add the following:
- DIY joint friendly mat large enough to stand and hit on
- Ceiling Net
- Side Nets for added protection
- Any other suggestions?
I’m looking for a launch monitor recommendation, I'm not sure if my specific setup/use case should be taken into consideration or not so I will describe it just in case.
I recently built a home driving range (hitting into a net), and I mainly just want feedback that I’d normally get from watching ball flight at a real range, things like carry distance, launch height, direction/shape, etc.
I’m not really interested in simulator golf, playing courses, online features, or game modes. This would be strictly for practice and getting a good idea of how each shot performed.
That said, I'm wondering if there are any launch monitors that stand out as the best value for this type of setup?
I’ve got a pretty big gap right now between my 5i (~195yds) and driver (~260yds). Driver is a 2013 Callaway X Hot and my irons are Callaway Rogues (not sure what year).
I'm looking to fill that gap with a 4H / 7W / 5W / 3W. I likely wouldn't be getting all 4 but some combination of the bunch.
Is it realistic to find a halfway decent option around $60 used? I’ve seen some Callaway X Hot 4 hybrids pop up for ~$50, which got me thinking, are there other used models people recommend in that same price range?
Open to any suggestions on what’s worth hunting for.
Trying to decide on wedge setup and looking for feedback. I know this is going to be very much personal preference but am still interested in the results.
I am looking into getting new wedges, I currently have and am keeping my 44° pitching wedge (~135 yards) and a 56° wedge (~90 yards). I’m trying to figure out what makes the most sense for filling the gap in between.
My current carry estimates:
44° (PW): 135
48°: ~120–125
50°: ~115–120
52°: ~105–110
56°: ~90
I’m debating between two setups to bridge the gap:
Option 1: 44° / 48° / 52° / 56°
Option 2: 44° / 50° / 56°
I’m trying to figure out if the extra gapping and shot options with 3 wedges is worth it, or if a simpler 2-wedge setup is better for consistency and less overthinking of what club to hit.
If you’ve played either setup, what did you go with and why? Did you prefer tighter yardage gaps or keeping things simple and relying more on partial shots?
From what I understand, both clubs go fairly similar distances depending on the player. I’m only planning to carry one of them, so I’m curious what others prefer and why.
If you’ve had both in your bag, which one did you end up sticking with? What made you choose it over the other: consistency, versatility, confidence, typical course conditions, etc.?
For context, I don't have a club between 5 iron (200 yards) and Driver and I’m just trying to tighten up my long game and prevent overlap.
Edit: I appreciate all the feedback, received way more responses than I thought so figured I would ask Chat GPT to summarize the findings in case others have a similar question in the future:
🟢 7-Wood (majority opinion)
Most commenters leaned 7W as the easier, more consistent club.
Common reasons:
Much easier to hit consistently than a hybrid
Higher launch + softer landing (better for holding greens)
Great from fairway and even light rough
Very straight / forgiving miss pattern
Often becomes a “favorite club” or most confident long club
Overall sentiment:
A lot of people said they switched from hybrid → 7W and didn’t go back.
🔵 Hybrid (smaller but strong group)
Still plenty of support for hybrids, especially for specific conditions.
Common reasons:
Better out of thick rough / bad lies
Lower, more controlled ball flight (better in wind)
Easier to “punch” or keep under tree branches
Shorter shaft = more control for some players
More versatile in trouble situations
Overall sentiment:
More of a “utility” or “problem-solving” club.
🟡 Both / depends (very common theme among better players)
A lot of experienced players said they carry both or wish they could.
Key idea:
7W = high, soft, green-stopping shots
Hybrid = lower flight, rollout, and rough/utility shots
Club choice depends on lie, wind, and course setup
📊 Final takeaway from the thread:
7W was the most commonly preferred single option
Hybrid was preferred in specific conditions (wind/rough/control)
Best players / most detailed replies almost always said: “they do different jobs”
🧠 TL;DR:
If you want simplicity + forgiveness → 7W
If you want versatility in bad lies + wind control → Hybrid
If you want the “best setup” → many end up eventually carrying both