the present invention is a data processing system for monitoring , recording and modifying information relating to fantasy sports teams and fantasy sports lineups , and making calculations , necessary for assisting fantasy owners in managing their teams , notifying them of injuries related to their teams , and in setting their lineups . in particular , the data processing system gathers data from external sources such as news , blogs , social networks sites , injury reports , and other user and system administrator configurable sources . this information is then analyzed and utilized by the system enabling it to help users more effectively manage their team . in certain embodiments the system can manage the team for the fantasy owner in their absence or under other circumstances such as lack of user activity .