As the 2024 NBA playoffs start is coming to an end it’s time for FSP to stir up arguments, as it's a time of comparing player statistics, creating a playoff-style format to determine the best player in the NBA. Before We get started with the actual playoffs we have to select the participants. Our esteemed panel has come together to rank the top 9 p…

We're less than one week away from the start of the 2024 NFL Draft (April 25-27 in Detroit). This exercise is meant to provide a general idea of when a player might be picked over the course of the 1st round so you can get a sense of where your team might find value at a position of need. But, in the end, it's really about thinking outside the box …

Before we shift into playoff mode, we have to put a bow on the 2023-24 NBA season by handing out hardware. That's right: It's time for our final set of NBA awards predictions. Let's make it official. Here's who we think will be hoisting trophies. Check out Episode #512 as @JaiHov , @JEasley84 , @Lock_Tha_Great and @FSP_Wezzy discuss the hottest spo…

Comps allow hardcore NFL fans who don’t watch a lot of college football to compare a prospect’s attributes and liabilities based on that comparison.With each draft class, scouts and draft experts often make comparisons between top prospects and established NFL players. Check out Episode #511 as @JaiHov , @JEasley84 , @Lock_Tha_Great and @FSP_Wezzy …

One of the more interesting and instructive things to do when you’re evaluating draft prospects in any class is to try and drill down to the traits that make them most comparable to this or that current or former NFL player. Sometimes, regardless of the position, it doesn’t take long for a comparison to come through if you watch some tape, and it’s…

The NFL already looks a lot different following the first few days of free agency. While off-season wins don't directly translate to the standings, more than a few teams are positioning themselves nicely for the 2024 campaign. How does a team "win" or "lose" in NFL free agency 2024 when no games are being played? Simple: That comes down to maintain…

Nothing sells tickets in the NFL quite like an elite quarterback and explosive offense. But Super Bowl LVIII is recent evidence that defense still matters greatly in the hunt for a Lombardi Trophy. Check out Episode #508 as @JaiHov , @JEasley84 , @Lock_Tha_Great and @FSP_Wezzy discuss the hottest sports news of the past week and debate landing spot…

With the Super Bowl now in the rearview mirror, we are officially out of the 2023 season and gearing up for 2024. Over the next several months, 31 teams are going to do their best to catch up to the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. That process begins in earnest with free agency, which begins next month. With that in mind, we're taking space…

After a one-week hiatus, the NBA regular season is back in a big way. While All-Star weekend was a bit of a letdown (as has been the case in recent years). The second-half stretch run, which is only about 35% of the regular season is sure to live up to the hype. What should fans be monitoring as teams gear up for the playoff push? Check out Episode…

Now that Super Bowl 58 is in the books, NFL teams are preparing to shift their focus to the off-season as they aim to improve in 2024. Some squads will be looking to add the final piece to make a Super Bowl run next season while others will be attempting to set themselves up for long-term success by either cleaning up their salary cap situation or …

Thursday's NBA trade deadline was one of the last chances for teams to make significant changes to their rosters this season. This year's deadline lacked the star power of recent seasons, but some contenders did not hesitate to make moves. None of the big names that we expected to see on the move -- Dejounte Murray, Kyle Kuzma, Andrew Wiggins -- en…

The storylines are endless. Obviously, it's a matchup of two of the league's best teams. It's a showdown of MVP candidates, not to mention two opportunistic defenses. Super Bowl 58 is set to be a showdown between the Chiefs and 49ers, with great players at nearly every position. Here's a look at how each position stacks up between the two teams hea…

The first half of the 2023-24 NBA regular season is all but in the books and it hasn’t wanted for drama or surprise. As or recording the 2023-24 NBA regular season will have hit the midway mark. Boasting arguably the most competitive collection of teams in a decade as evidenced by the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder sitting one and…

The 2024 NFL free-agent head-coaching class is arguably the greatest ever and is so stacked that future Hall of Famers and former Coach of the Year winners might not land a job this off-season. With seven head-coaching jobs still up for grabs, here are our predictions as to who will fill each opening. Check out Episode #501 as @JaiHov , @JEasley84 …

The 2023 NFL regular season is over, The NFL playoff bracket is set, which means it’s Award Season! While the rest of the NFL is already looking ahead to free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on the season that was and recognize the best individual and team performances of the year. Check out Episode #500 as @Jai…

Another year is in the books, and with 2023 in the rearview mirror, it’s time to look ahead. Plenty is on the sports docket for ’23, with a new year set to usher in new champions, underdogs and surprises. The closer we inch toward January, the more the unknown comes into view. In honor of the new calendar, we are here to make bold predictions for w…

The good guys at FSP are ending 2023 with our 7th annual FSP Awards. THE FSP’s are designed to recognize individual athletic achievement and other sports-related performances during the calendar year of 2023. Some of the FSP’s that will be handed out today are truly a shining accomplishment for the year. Some not so much. Check out Episode #498 as …

Some of the biggest stories in the world involved athletes and teams – for on- and off-the-field reasons. As 2023 comes to an end, here's a look back at the 7 biggest sports moments of the calendar year. Check out Episode #497 as @JaiHov , @JEasley84 , @Lock_Tha_Great and @FSP_Wezzy discuss the hottest sports news of the past week and we break down…

The final year of the four-team College Football Playoff will arguably be the most memorable as the committee made history Sunday with numerous decisions we never expected to witness. This year's race for the four spots presented some unique challenges for the committee. Check out Episode #496 as @JaiHov , @JEasley84 , @Lock_Tha_Great and @FSP_Wezz…

For the first time in league history, the NBA introduced an In-Season Tournament. The Knockout stage of the inaugural NBA in-season tournament is set, as the quarterfinal matches will be played on December 4 and 5 at the sites of the higher-seeded teams. The semifinals and finals are scheduled for Dec. 7 and 9 in Las Vegas. All games save for the f…

12 weeks into the 2023 college football season, let's just say it has largely played out as expected, which stands in stark contrast to where the sport stood one year ago. FSP opens each season by having our staff break down its picks for the top awards of college football, as you can see from our preseason picks ,we are human, and even we can get …

The 2023-24 NBA season is finally underway. Fans everywhere are already on the edge of their seats as this season has the makings to be one of the best we have ever seen. The answers are far from us right now. But amidst all the chaos and all the headlines, we are here to offer our picks for each major regular-season NBA player award. Check out Epi…

The season now consists of 18 weeks. That makes (checks math) nine weeks the halfway point. So with the season halfway home, why not hand out some awards based on the first 50 percent of the 2023 campaign? Check out Episode #492 as @JaiHov , @JEasley84 , @Lock_Tha_Great and @FSP_Wezzy discuss the hottest sports news of the past week and handing out…

The NBA point guard position is one of the most exciting in the league. These players are responsible for running the offense, creating scoring opportunities for themselves and their teammates, and making plays. This list is strictly related to their 2022-23 stats/ performance and who has the best chance of maintaining their great play throughout t…

Point guard is widely considered the deepest position in the NBA, but the shooting guards might have something to say about that as the 2023-24 season approaches.The shooting guard position is among the most talented in the NBA right now, with incredible scoring machines and elite two-way players taking center stage. This list is strictly related t…

The small forward is a crucial swing position, helping anchor a team's offense, defense and (theoretically) championship hopes. The small forward position is one that is very deep in today’s NBA with many who play the position being able to display their versatility in other spots as well. This list is strictly related to their 2022-23 stats/ perfo…

In 2023-24, the power forward position in the NBA looks a whole lot different than it did 20 to 30 years ago. The players who make up the top 10 are as versatile as they come on both sides of the ball with newcomers emerging as potential stars every day and with older veterans clinging to their spots amongst them. This list is strictly related to t…

Some might say the big man is a dying breed in the NBA. Try telling that to Nikola Jokic or Joel Embiid, two of the 10 best centers in the NBA today who have won the past three MVP awards. This list is strictly related to their 2022-23 stats/ performance and who has the best chance of maintaining their great play throughout the rest of the current …

The NFL always provides plenty of surprises as the regular season gets underway. The key is figuring out which of those surprises could turn out to be a trend and which ones will end up as a one-week anomaly. With the 2023 season in full swing and plenty of moves left to be made, now is a good time to assess whose stock is rising, and whose is drop…

It's overreaction time! Good teams aren't in midseason form and bad teams don't know they're bad, an excellent combination of jumping to conclusions around the league. Every year, we look back on some wild stuff that happened during the opening weekend and marvel at just how opposite things turned out for that player, that team or that coach. So, l…

With week one of college football in the can, some things are crystal clear. There are some very good football teams out there who deserve praise. On another note, there are teams that are extremely overrated and should be listed as frauds. Check out Episode #484 as @JaiHov , @JEasley84 , @Lock_Tha_Great and @FSP_Wezzy discuss the hottest sports ne…

The NFL season starts in less than a week! And questions need answers! Can he revive his career? Can they overcome growing pains? Can X jell with Y?We ask these questions about certain players and teams at the start of every season. Considering it’s time to kick the season off, it feels like a good time to tackle some of the NFL’s most significant …

The 2023 NFL season is finally upon us! And what better way to celebrate pro football’s return than throwing out meaningless predictions for how an unpredictable season will play out? Check out Episode #482 as @JaiHov , @JEasley84 , @Lock_Tha_Great and @FSP_Wezzy discuss the hottest sports news of the past week and predict some preseason awards, AF…

College football players would trade individual accolades for a title, nevertheless, being recognized at the national level is a decent consolation prize. Like games, accolades aren't won on paper. But looking ahead to the 2023 season, the following guys are in excellent position to claim a major national honor. Check out Episode #481 as @JaiHov , …

The brain trust here at FSP put together a list of who we perceive to be the top 7 QB’s & WR’s heading into the upcoming NFL season. This list is strictly related to their 2022 stats/ performance and who has the best chance of maintaining their great play heading into next season Check out Episode #480 as @JaiHov , @JEasley84 , @Lock_Tha_Great and …

The brain trust here at FSP put together a list of who we perceive to be the top 7 Wide Receivers & Tight Ends heading into the upcoming NFL season. This list is strictly related to their 2022 stats/ performance and who has the best chance of maintaining their great play heading into next season. Check out Episode #479 as @JaiHov , @JEasley84 , @Lo…

The brain trust here at FSP put together a list of who we perceive to be the top 7 Pass Rushers & Linebackers heading into the upcoming NFL season. This list is strictly related to their 2022 stats/ performance and who has the best chance of maintaining their great play heading into next season. Check out Episode #478 as @JaiHov , @JEasley84 , @Loc…

The brain trust here at FSP put together a list of who we perceive to be the top 7 Cornerbacks & Safeties heading into the upcoming NFL season. This list is strictly related to their 2022 stats/ performance and who has the best chance of maintaining their great play heading into next season Check out Episode #477 as @JaiHov , @JEasley84 , @Lock_Tha…

Training camps will be underway across the NFL starting this week. Some clubs boast more drama than others, especially when it comes to quarterback competitions. Either way, we're going to see surprising reports about acquisitions and competition between and among teammates for contested spots atop depth charts. Check out Episode #476 as @JaiHov , …

The opening days of NBA free agency saw players sign for more than $2.6 billion in guaranteed contracts.Of the top 20 players in FSP’s Free Agency ranking, just two changed teams by reaching a new deal. Despite the lack of big moves, there were a handful of very good teams that improved and some teams made very questionable decisions. Check out Epi…

There are a lot of perks to being a celebrity: money, fame, and power. With power comes great responsibility. Whether it’s a Sexual addiction or a Hyper-sexual disorder. Whatever one chooses to label it, this episode is here not to praise these athletes but hand out awards for the 1st and 2nd “All-Horny” Team. Check out Episode #474 as @JaiHov , @J…

The 2023 NBA free agent class isn’t a particularly strong one, with just 3.5 All-NBA-level players headlining by the name of James Harden, Draymond Green and Kyrie Irving. What we saw in the 2023 NBA Finals is signing the right role players can win you a championship. Will we see above-average starters being overpaid this summer out of desperation?…

Once the NBA Finals end, it’s a sprint to the draft with rumors and smoke screens bubbling up in equal measure until the big night finally arrives. As teams get more workouts and more rumors surface, it makes things more clear what the general range these players are going to fall. There were some risers and fallers in this draft, and a lot of that…

Over the next couple of weeks, you’re going to hear a lot of NBA Draft prospect comparisons :some good, some absolutely disastrous. Comparisons take into account physical tools/athleticism, style of play, strengths and weaknesses. We're looking for NBA archetypes and reachable ceilings for the top prospects in this year's draft. Check out Episode #…

The 2023 playoffs have been filled with its share of blowouts, but we’ve still seen a healthy dose of standout performances. The Larry O’Brien and Bill Russell trophies will be handed out in a couple of weeks. For now, let’s take a look in the rearview mirror, let’s sort through the awards of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Check out Episode #470 as @JaiHov…

The coaching carousel is usually a pretty tame affair. A few teams at the bottom of the standings shuffle out a first-time failure for the new hot assistant. Typically, the best coaches stay put, and the overall coaching landscape remains largely unchanged. Suddenly, some of the best jobs in basketball are available, and all of them have multiple c…

As the 2022-23 NBA season is coming to an end it’s time for FSP to stir up arguments, as it's a time of comparing player statistics, creating a playoff-style format to determine the best player in the NBA. Our esteemed panel has come together to rank the top 8 players in the Eastern Conference based on their 2022-23 stats/performance. Same Criteria…

As the 2022-23 NBA season is coming to an end it’s time for FSP to stir up arguments, as it's a time of comparing player statistics, creating a playoff-style format to determine the best player in the NBA. Our esteemed panel has come together to rank the top 8 players in the Western Conference based on their 2022-23 stats/performance. Same Criteria…

After three days full of surprise picks, shocking developments, and a truckload of trades, the 2023 NFL draft is finally complete. Just like free agency, the draft can give every fan base the chance to hope for better results for the upcoming season, thanks to the addition of new talent for their favorite team. That said, not every team takes full …

We're less than one week away from the 2023 NFL Draft, so it's time to get all of our last-minute projections in before the real thing gets rolling.As usual, the conversation at the top of this year's draft will be dominated by the quarterbacks, even if one of the top storylines ends up being where some of the biggest names might tumble if they don…