Episodes

KMac, Pam and Alex discuss the NBA FInals and if the Spurs are too young to win the series. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 over the weekend in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. What went wrong for the Spurs? Do you believe the Spurs can grow up fast enough to beat the Knicks? Are they too young?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex and one of our summer interns, Houston Hooker, discuss Carolina Hurricanes hockey, their win over Vegas last night. The Carolina Hurricanes were defeated by the Vegas Golden Knights 5-4 over the weekend in double overtime in game three of the Stanley Cup Finals. Game 4 of the NHL Finals is in Las Vegas tomorrow night at 8pm. What went wrong for Carolina? Can the Canes make a comeback?

Reese, KMac, Pam and Alex discuss the Chicago Bears moving to Indiana. Will their name change to the Indiana Bears? Is it a good idea for them to move? The Chicago Bears' board of directors officially voted to advance stadium plans in Hammond, Indiana, taking a significant step toward leaving Soldier Field. The franchise pivoted to this Northwest Indiana location after exhausting opportunities in Chicago and failing to secure a stadium incentive package in Arlington Heights.

Reese, KMac, Pam and Alex discuss their Good Looks and Bad Looks on this Good Look Bad Look Monday. It's Good Look Bad Look Monday! What are your Good Looks and Bad Looks? The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 over the weekend in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. What went wrong for the Spurs? Do you believe the Spurs can grow up fast enough to beat the Knicks?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Nick Saban's testimony before Congress regarding NIL in college football. Recently, former Alabama football coach Nick Saban testified before the U.S. Senate in support of bipartisan legislation aimed at bringing more structure and oversight to college athletics. Saban argued that the current landscape of college sports, driven by NIL (name, image and likeness) payments and the transfer portal, has become increasingly difficult to manage and needs national regu...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks to discuss Carolina Hurricanes hockey, his NBA Finals picks and some WNBA picks. Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks joins the Sports Shop to share his picks for this weekend in the NBA Playoffs. Who will win this weekend: San Antonio Spurs or New York Knicks? Dallas Wings or Los Angeles Sparks? The New York Knicks are up 1-0 in their NBA Finals series against the San Antonio Spurs after winning Game 1 by a score of 105-95 last night. ...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex preview Game 2 of the NBA Finals and discuss what the Knicks need to do win. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 Wednesday night in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson led the way for the Knicks scoring 30 points but needed 31 shots to do so. Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 18 points and 12 rebounds and played solid defense on Victor Wembanyama. The Knicks were able to steal Game 1 on the road. Did the Spurs beat themselves in Game 1 or did the Kn...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex and one of our summer interns, Houston Hooker, discuss Carolina Hurricanes hockey, their win over Vegas last night. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 last night in overtime of the Stanley Cup Finals. Seth Jarvis scored on the power play in overtime to give the Canes a win in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final last night. Game 3 of the NHL Finals is in Las Vegas tomorrow night at 8pm. Can the Canes build on the momentum? Will the Canes win the C...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Reese's experience at Cristo Rey High School's mass, the Hurricanes win, last night's Raleigh Firebirds game and more. The Raleigh Firebirds played the Tri-City Tide at 7 p.m. at John Chavis Memorial Park in Downtown Raleigh last night. Unfortunately for the Firebirds, they suffered a 106-102 loss to the Tide. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 last night in overtime of the Stanley Cup Finals. Seth Jarvis scored on the power play in overti...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Knicks’ Game 1 victory over the Spurs in the NBA Finals, breaking down whether New York won the game or San Antonio lost it, while also questioning the Spurs’ rotation decisions, including why Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper didn’t play more while Harrison Barnes and De’Aaron Fox saw heavy minutes. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 last night in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson led the way for the Knicks scoring 30 points but ...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss whether Aaron Donald should come out of retirement following the Los Angeles Rams' blockbuster acquisition of Myles Garrett and what a potential return would mean for the Rams' Super Bowl chances and the NFL landscape. The Los Angeles Rams made headlines by acquiring star pass rusher Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns in a blockbuster trade, immediately strengthening an already talented defense. Garrett, who is coming off a dominant season and is widely re...

Reese, Kmac, Pam, and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman breaks down Game 1 of the NBA Finals and challenges the Sports Shop crew with several thought-provoking questions: How do you defend Jalen Brunson? Is Victor Wembanyama being unfairly labeled as soft? What would a Knicks championship mean for Karl-Anthony Towns' legacy? And does God favor athletes in competition? The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, stealing home-court advan...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Wade Harris. It is Firebirds Friday......on a Thursday! Wade Harris is the CEO, Director of Player Development and the Managing Partner of the Raleigh Firebirds. Wade Harris joins the Sports Shop to discuss Raleigh Firebirds Basketball during the playoffs and to preview the Firebirds Eastern Conference Championship game tonight. The Raleigh Firebirds will play the Tri-City Tide at 7 p.m. at John Chavis Memorial Park in Downtown Raleigh. Tickets can be purch...

Reese, Kmac, Pam, and Alex discuss the Knicks' Game 1 victory over the Spurs last night, breaking down whether San Antonio beat themselves with costly mistakes or if New York simply imposed their will and earned the win. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 last night in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson led the way for the Knicks scoring 30 points but needed 31 shots to do so. Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 18 points and 12 rebounds and played solid defense on Victor We...

Reese, Pam, and Alex discuss the Knicks' Game 1 victory over the Spurs last night, breaking down whether San Antonio beat themselves with costly mistakes or if New York simply imposed their will and earned the win. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 last night in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson led the way for the Knicks scoring 30 points but needed 31 shots to do so. Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 18 points and 12 rebounds and played solid defense on Victor Wembanya...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex preview Game 1 of the NBA Finals, make their predictions for tonight's matchup and the series as a whole, and react to Draymond Green's criticism of the Knicks by debating whether New York is a legitimate championship contender or if Green is unfairly downplaying the team's impressive postseason run. The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 of their Western Conference Finals series over the weekend, winning the series 4-3 and advancing...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Peabo Bryson's passing, reflect on his lasting legacy, examine the impact of his timeless music and debate whether any modern artist compares to the talent of Bryson. Peabo Bryson was one of the most celebrated R&B balladeers of his generation, known for hits such as “If Ever You’re in My Arms Again” and for his Grammy-winning Disney duets “Beauty and the Beast” with Celine Dion and “A Whole New World” with Regina Belle. He died yesterday, June 2, 2026, at age ...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex and one of our summer interns, Houston Hooker, discuss Carolina Hurricanes hockey, their loss to Vegas last night and the French Open. The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 last night in the Stanley Cup Finals. What went wrong for the Canes last night? What adjustments do they need to make? Game 2 of the NHL Finals is back in Raleigh tomorrow night. Will the Canes win the Cup Finals?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the passing of Peabo Bryson and reflect on the remarkable legacy he leaves behind. Peabo Bryson was one of the most celebrated R&B balladeers of his generation, known for hits such as “If Ever You’re in My Arms Again” and for his Grammy-winning Disney duets “Beauty and the Beast” with Celine Dion and “A Whole New World” with Regina Belle. He died yesterday, June 2, 2026, at age 75 after suffering a stroke. His smooth, powerful voice and timeless love songs left...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Hurricanes loss to the Golden Knights last night. The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 last night in the Stanley Cup Finals. What went wrong for the Canes last night? What adjustments do they need to make? Game 2 of the NHL Finals is back in Raleigh tomorrow night. Will the Canes win the Cup Finals?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss whether it truly feels like a Stanley Cup Finals city in Raleigh, break down the Carolina Hurricanes’ historic run and what a championship would mean for the Triangle, debate if the Los Angeles Rams are now Super Bowl favorites after acquiring Myles Garrett in a blockbuster NFL trade, and preview the NBA Finals as the San Antonio Spurs prepare to host Game 1 against the Knicks. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-1 Friday night in the East...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss whether it truly feels like a Stanley Cup Finals city in Raleigh. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-1 Friday night in the Eastern Conference Finals, winning the series and advancing to the Stanley Cup Finals. With Game 1 of the NHL Finals taking place in Raleigh tonight, excitement is building across the Triangle as fans prepare for one of the biggest sporting events the city has ever hosted. But does it feel like a championship city rig...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss which NFL team they would want to retire their jersey, big moves made in the NFL yesterday, including multiple blockbuster trades involving Myles Garrett and if it makes them the Super Bowl favorite. Among the biggest deals, the Cleveland Browns sent reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in a blockbuster trade package that included edge rusher Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick and a 2029 third-round p...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Draymond Green's recent comments about the New York Knicks. Despite the Knicks' run to the NBA Finals, Green questioned whether the team has what it takes to win a championship. On his podcast, he argued that New York still lacks a true "1A" superstar and challenged the team to prove him wrong. His most controversial remark came when he said, "You're supposed to get out of the East," suggesting that reaching the Finals from the Eastern Conference shouldn't automatica...