Yahoo said today that it paid an undisclosed sum to acquire Bignoggins, maker of popular fantasy-sports apps, in a bid to ensure its leagues remain popular in a world where they are increasingly managed on mobile devices. Bignoggins, a one-person operation run by developer Jerry Shen, created the popular Fantasy Monster and Draft Monster apps for iOS and Android. The apps have been removed from the App Store and Google Play.
Yahoo, which introduced fantasy sports leagues in 1999, was one of the first big sites to harness the potential of online sports communities. Unlike some of its competitors, Yahoo's leagues are free, and they quickly amassed a large and loyal audience. In recent years Yahoo has drawn competition from ESPN, CBS, and...
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