I have always subscribed to this John Madden idiom: “Football season starts on the Fourth of July.” I’m sure he meant it from a coach’s perspective, but as bettors, we can’t just show up in September, start our prep and expect to win. The time is now. These two months before Week 1 are a good time to prepare for the season and reacquaint ourselves with roster changes that occurred way back in March and might not be fresh in our minds. Early and rigorous preparation can pay dividends for success in fantasy leagues and have the added benefit of helping your knowledge as a bettor. As we get ready for football season, we still have an NBA champion to crown, so let’s look at both sports and find some winners ...