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As the WNBA tips off its 28th season this week, viewership and revenue are skyrocketing and show no signs of slowing. Ticket sales are up. Stars are landing the most lucrative endorsement deals in history. Some of these victories are larger than others. But today the WNBA is beginning to look less like a scrappy startup and more like an entertainment powerhouse, and 2024 could be the year we look...

Spoiler Alert: Giannis Antetokounmpo will represent the East. As the 2024 NBA playoffs are in full swing, 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 th...

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 players in the Eastern and Western Conference...

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 players in the Eastern and Western Conference...

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 about what could happen and not just what...

 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 sports news of the past week and #FS...

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 discuss the hottest sports news of the past wee...

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 clear. Other times, not so much. Check out Episod...

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 maintaining and improving its rost...

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 spots for the top 10 defensive free agents available t...

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 this week to highlight some of the best avail...

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 #506 as @JaiHov , @JEasley84 , @Lock_Tha_Great a...

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 swinging trades to acquire assets in the form of y...

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 -- ended up changing teams, but that doesn'...

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 head-to-head. There will be plenty of...

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 two in the Western Conference standings. Check ou...

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 , @Lock_Tha_Great and @FSP_Wezzy discuss the hott...

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 @JaiHov , @JEasley84 , @Lock_Tha_Great and @FSP_Wezzy...

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 what awaits this upcoming year.   Check out Episode...

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 @JaiHov , @JEasley84 , @Lock_Tha_Great and @FSP_W...

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 biggest sports stories of 2023 .#FSPSTYLE...

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_Wezzy discuss the hottest sports news of the past...

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 final will count toward regular-season records, wit...

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 things wrong.  Check out Episode #494 as @JaiH...

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 Episode #493 as @JaiHov , @JEasley84 , @Lock_Tha_Gre...