"702 Sports: On the Sidelines" is a high energy, over the top, Las Vegas-based sports show and podcast promoting inclusion while supporting the nonprofit and LV community.
Hosted by personality heavyweight Alfred "Big Al" Ford, a LV local who has been in the sportsbook industry for over 30 years, has a huge passion for community. He is backed by sidekicks James "JP" Van Prooyen, Seth Schorr, Best Buddies' Rylee Osgueria, and a colorful arrangement of puppeted characters, each one adding their own personal touch to each episode.
With weekly guests and fun-filled excitement, each hour-long episode taps into the hottest news in sports, what our guests are doing around town & how the community can get involved.
Creation 4 Cause & 702 Sports:OTS is a proud supporter of Best Buddies International, Best Buddies' NV, and the C.A.R.E. Complex.
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SPONSORED BY: JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS
(10520 S. EASTERN AVE IN HENDERSON)
Check out 702 Sports:OTS with Big Al & JP every Fridays on the 11s & 5s CST, 9s & 3s PST on BGCSN and Saturdays on the 8s & 2s CST, 6s & 12s PST on BGCSN
Saturdays on the 9s & 3s CST, 7s & 1s PST on BGCSN2
Creative Director/Producer Anise Labrum goes over the upcoming show with host Big Al on location @ Stallone's Italian Eatery located at Santa Fe Station Hotel and Casino
4949 N. Rancho Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada 89130
Big Al, born in Chicago in 1970, moved to Las Vegas in 1980. Initially a high school athlete, he later found his passion in the sports gaming industry. Starting at the Las Vegas Hilton in 1993, he briefly worked as a flight attendant for ATA Airlines in the late 1990s before returning to his career path. With over three decades in the sports gaming industry, Alfred is a devoted family man, a father of four adults, and a proud grandfather of eight, maintaining a strong commitment to faith and spirituality in his life.
James Van Prooyen, aka JP, a 20-year retired U.S. Air Force combat veteran, transitioned to civilian life in 2015 with a clear sense of purpose. He is the mastermind behind a mutually enriching network supporting its members. Concurrently, he has built a meaningful podcasting career, captivating audiences with his unique insights. Passionate about sports, veteran causes, and the Ragnar Relay running scene, James is a multi-faceted individual genuinely committed to positive contributions in his own enrichment and the betterment of his communities.
Meet Rylee Osgueria, born in 2001 in the scenic Lake Havasu City, Arizona, where she spent three formative years before relocating to Las Vegas. A graduate of Basic High School in Henderson, Nevada, class of 2020, Rylee is a talented artist who loves to sing, dance, and create captivating TikTok videos. Her artistic endeavors extend to painting and artwork, showcasing her diverse creative skills. Rylee's infectious laughter is a testament to her great sense of humor, and she has a penchant for enjoying classic films like "The Goonies" and "The Country Bears." With a dynamic personality and a passion for the arts, Rylee Osgueria is set to make her mark on the world with her creativity and positive energy.
Born in Modesto, Ca in 1989, moved to Las Vegas in 2014. After graduating from ASU with a business degree he spent the first 10 years of his professional life in the banking industry. He never had a passion for banking and it took a few years to find his one true passion, sports and media. With no kids of his own yet he takes joy in being the fun uncle! Seth is a family man with a strong emphasis on his faith and his community.
Cousin Fayson aka Adam Fayon is originally from Chicago and has been in Las Vegas approximately 4 years. He met Big Al around that time due to their mutual passion in the sports book.
Fayson is a former D2 college basketball player whose interest are in sports, media and editing.
One-Legged Willy, an original member of 702 Sports from the very first episode, is a fun-loving neon green skeleton with one leg and the raw ability to play off Big Al’s quirky-ness. He loves the Raider’s and is believed to be from New Jersey, but no one has actually asked him.
Perhaps Big Al’s favorite character, with her cheeky British accent and charismatic personality, Olivia always has a keen habit of showing up randomly to chime into the conversation during the episodes. She can often be seen “on the sidelines” helping to encourage Big Al and guests.
Conceived in Paris by two French immigrant parents, his mother a light bulb and his father an HD plasma screen, Plamsa Pete moved to Las Vegas with the dream of being part of the big lights on the Vegas strip. After meeting Big Al at a store, of where he was later purchased for $50 with the intent of making him a permanent guest on the show. Plasma majorly crushes on Dicso Ball-ah and hopes to make beautiful baby balls of light with her one day.
Born and bred in the southernmost region of Georgia, she is a sassy, but sweet southern belle of whom only wants to be included in the show. She loves sunsets and men who love to volunteer. She is also the love interest of Plasma Pete, but he tends to flirt behind her back. We aren’t sure if these two will blossom a love affair or not. TBC.
With a grizzly voice, much described as the bear version of the “Peanuts teacher”, Barry is a snuggly and gentle small giant with a big supporting role of backing the puppets and the 702 Sports:OTS hosts up with his bear like charm and kick back fashion sense.