Episodes

March 13, 2026

Guest: Big Vino - ACC Tournament - Duke

Pam, Dr. Deborah Stroman, Big Vino and Alex discuss the ACC Tournament, his Duke fandom and more. The Duke Blue Devils men's basketball survived a late scare to defeat the Florida State Seminoles men's basketball 80-79 in a thrilling finish. Duke was led by freshman standout Isaiah Evans, who poured in 32 points and knocked down seven three-pointers to keep the Blue Devils in front during key stretches of the game. Florida State made a late push in the final minute, but Duke held on defensively...
March 13, 2026

NFL Free Agency: Kyler Murray Signs With Vikings, Travis Kelce Returns

Pam, Dr. Deborah Stroman and Alex discuss the latest in NFL Free Agency, Dwight Howard, Aliyah Boston and more. Kyler Murray, the former No. 1 overall pick who spent the first seven seasons of his career with the Arizona Cardinals, has signed a one‑year deal with the Minnesota Vikings after being released by Arizona earlier this week. The contract is reportedly for the veteran minimum of around $1.3M, giving the Vikings a low-risk opportunity while the Cardinals still absorb a significant porti...
March 13, 2026

Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks + Pam Honors Dr. Deborah Stroman During Women's History Month

Pam, Dr. Stroman and Alex speak with Ian Parks to discuss his weekend picks and Pam honors Dr. Stroman during Women's History Month. Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks joins the Sports Shop to share his picks in the NBA. Who will win this weekend: Arizona Wildcats or Iowa State Cyclones? Kara Lawson currently serves as the head coach of the USA women’s national basketball team through the 2028 Olympics after leading the Duke Blue Devils women’s basketball team to another ACC Champ...
March 13, 2026

ACC Tournament: Duke Escapes Florida State, UNC Falls To Clemson In Heartbreaker, Semifinal Matchups Set

Pam, Dr. Deborah Stroman and Alex discuss the dramatic finishes, including Duke’s narrow escape over Florida State, UNC’s heartbreaker against Clemson and what these results mean for the ACC tournament semifinals and each team’s momentum heading into the postseason. The ACC Men's Basketball Tournament in Charlotte delivered an exciting night of quarterfinal action Thursday. The Duke Blue Devils survived a late scare to defeat the Florida State Seminoles men's basketball 80-79 in a thrilling fin...
March 13, 2026

ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament: NC State Wolfpack Eliminated, Miami Advances

Pam, Dr. Deborah Stroman and Alex discuss the highs and lows of Thursday’s ACC Tournament action, breaking down NC State’s tough loss to Virginia, Miami’s strong performance against Louisville and other ACC action yesterday in Charlotte. The ACC Men's Basketball Tournament in Charlotte delivered an exciting night of quarterfinal action Thursday. The NC State Wolfpack men's basketball was eliminated from the tournament after falling 81-74 to Virginia in the quarterfinals. The Wolfpack stayed wit...
March 12, 2026

UNC Tar Heel Star Caleb Wilson Makes 3rd Team All-American: Was It the Right Choice?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss whether Caleb Wilson truly deserved his 3rd Team All-American nod from Sporting News and how he stacks up against other top college stars this season. North Carolina Tar Heel star Caleb Wilson was selected by Sporting News as a 3rd Team All-American. Did the voters get it right?
March 12, 2026

Dishin' It Up w/ Dr. Deborah Stroman - Why Or Why Not?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman presents questions to the Sports Shop crew and they must answer, explaining why or why not they made their selection. Why or why not?
March 12, 2026

Guests: CL Brown & GameDay Charlie - ACC Men's Basketball Tournament

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with CL Brown and GameDay Charlie. CL Brown and GameDay Charlie discuss the ACC Men's Basketball Tournament, Mikel Brown's injury, Duke's chances, the dark horse of the ACC Tournament and more.
March 12, 2026

NC State Wolfpack Defeat Pitt Keeping NCAA Tournament Chances Alive + Kara Lawson Leads Team USA Women’s Basketball

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss whether NC State’s win over Pittsburgh was enough to secure an NCAA Tournament spot and how Kara Lawson’s leadership is shaping the future of Team USA women’s basketball. The NC State Wolfpack men’s basketball team defeated Pittsburgh 98-88 in the second round of the ACC Tournament in Charlotte yesterday. NC State had lost four of its previous six games and needed a strong performance to stay competitive heading into Selection Sunday. Quadir Copeland led the team wit...
March 11, 2026

Guest: Nolan Smith - Tennessee State Tigers Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Nolan Smith. Nolan Smith is a basketball coach and former professional player who currently serves as the head coach of the Tennessee State Tigers men's basketball in the Ohio Valley Conference. Smith first gained national recognition as a standout guard at Duke University, where he helped lead the Blue Devils to the 2010 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship and was later named ACC Player of the Year and a consensus All-American in 2011. He was selec...
March 11, 2026

ACC Tournament Recap, Duke’s Injury Challenges, Bam Adebayo’s 83-Point Night + Maxx Crosby Trade Drama

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss last night’s ACC Tournament action, Duke’s injury challenges and upcoming quarterfinal matchup, Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point game and the fallout from Maxx Crosby’s voided trade. The ACC Tournament is underway! What happened last night and what's on tap for today? The Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team has had an outstanding 2025-26 season, finishing with a 29-2 overall record and 17-1 in ACC play, earning the No. 1 national ranking and the ACC regular-season...
March 11, 2026

Maxx Crosby Trade Drama + NC State’s ACC Tournament Hopes +Bam Adebayo’s Historic 83-Point Night

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the drama surrounding Maxx Crosby’s voided trade, NC State’s chances in the ACC Tournament and just how historic Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game really was. The situation involving Maxx Crosby has turned into one of the strangest stories of the NFL offseason. The Las Vegas Raiders had reportedly agreed to a blockbuster trade that would send Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for two first-round picks, which would have been a huge move for both teams. Baltim...
March 11, 2026

Bam Adebayo Scores 83 Points, The Second-Highest Point Total in NBA History

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point game and where this performance ranks in NBA history. Bam Adebayo delivered one of the most historic individual performances in NBA history last night, scoring 83 points for the Miami Heat in a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards. Adebayo's 83 points is the second-highest single-game scoring performance in NBA history, behind only Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game in 1962 and surpasses Kobe Bryant’s famous 81-point game from ...
March 10, 2026

Did Dak Prescott Cancel His Wedding Over A Prenup? + Rico Dowdle To Pittsburgh: Should Aaron Rodgers Return?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Dak Prescott calling off his wedding, the latest NFL free agency moves including Tua Tagovailoa going to the Falcons and Rico Dowdle signing with the Steelers, and debate broader football questions such as how Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. will fit together in Atlanta, whether Aaron Rodgers should return or retire and which NFL team currently has the worst quarterback situation. Dak Prescott and his fiancée, Sarah Jane Ramos, have officially called off t...
March 10, 2026

Was The NBA Right To Cancel “Magic City Night”? + What's The Worst QB Situation In The NFL?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the worst quarterback situations in the NFL, the controversy surrounding the Atlanta Hawks’ canceled Magic City Night promotion and more. What's the worst QB situation in the NFL? Recently, Luke Kornet publicly criticized the Atlanta Hawks for planning a promotional event connected to Magic City, a famed Atlanta adult‑entertainment club, during a game against the Orlando Magic. The team had announced a themed promotion called “Magic City Night” (originally scheduled...
March 10, 2026

ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament Kicks Off In Charlotte As SEC’s Greg Sankey Weighs In On NIL And NCAA Future

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Men's ACC Basketball Tournament and Greg Sankey comments on The Paul Finebaum Show. The ACC Men's Basketball Tournament begins today and runs through Saturday, March 14, 2026. The tournament opens with the first round today, followed by the second round tomorrow. The quarterfinals are played on March 12, the semifinals on March 13 and the event concludes with the championship game on March 14. All games are being held at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Who play...
March 10, 2026

ACC Postseason Awards: Who Was Snubbed? Any Surprises? + NFL Free Agency

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Duke’s historic sweep of the ACC postseason awards and the most notable NFL free agency moves, such as Tyler Linderbaum joining the Raiders, Rico Dowdle signing with the Steelers and more. The Duke Blue Devils men's basketball dominated the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) postseason awards, becoming the first team in conference history to sweep the major honors. Freshman star Cameron Boozer won both ACC Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year, while teammate Maliq ...
March 10, 2026

NFL Free Agency: Malik Willis, Tua Tagovailoa Mike Evans, Tyler Linderbaum Lead Early Big-Money Deals

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the recent NFL Free Agent signings. The National Football League (NFL) free agency period has partially opened. The league’s “legal tampering” or negotiation window began at noon yesterday, allowing teams to talk with agents and negotiate contract terms with players who are about to become free agents. However, these agreements cannot be officially signed yet. The official start of free agency happens when the new NFL league year begins tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. ET, at w...
March 9, 2026

Tua Tagovailoa Released By Miami Dolphins: Which NFL Teams Should Pursue Him?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Tua Tagovailoa being released by the Dolphins and what teams should pursue him. The Tua Tagovailoa has been released by the Miami Dolphins, with the team using a post–June 1 designation. This allows Miami to spread an NFL‑record $99M in dead cap over two years instead of taking the full salary‑cap hit in a single season. Tagovailoa, the No. 5 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, had been Miami’s starter for six seasons. The Dolphins previously tried to trade him...
March 9, 2026

Duke Repeats As ACC Tournament Champions: How Do ACC Teams Stack Up In Women's NCAA Tournament?

Reese, Kmac, Pam, and Alex break down the women’s ACC Tournament and discuss how ACC teams might fare in the NCAA Tournament. The women’s ACC Basketball Tournament has concluded and Pam was on-site in Duluth, Georgia, covering the action for the Sports Shop! The Duke Blue Devils captured the championship with a 70-65 overtime victory over the Louisville Cardinals in the title game. Duke overcame a late deficit, tied the game in regulation and then pulled ahead in overtime to claim their second ...
March 9, 2026

Duke Blue Devils Beat UNC Tar Heels In Rivalry Showdown: Can Duke Be Defeated In ACC Tournament?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Duke's win over UNC on Saturday night and the Men's ACC Basketball Tournament. The Duke Blue Devils men's basketball defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball 76-61 in their regular-season finale at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Duke, ranked No. 1 in the country, led 39-34 at halftime before taking control in the second half with a strong defensive performance and a 24-2 scoring run that helped seal the victory. Duke freshman Cameron Boozer led the Blue ...
March 9, 2026

ACC Women's Basketball Tournament Recap: Duke Repeats As ACC Champions

Reese, Pam and Alex recap the ACC Women's Basketball Tournament. The women's ACC Basketball Tournament is over! Pam took a trip down to Duluth, Georgia to cover the tournament for the Sports Shop! What did Pam see down in Georgia? The ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament was won by the Duke Blue Devils women's basketball, who claimed the championship with a 70-65 overtime victory over the Louisville Cardinals women's basketball in the title game. Duke rallied from a late deficit, tied the game in...
March 9, 2026

Duke Tops UNC In Rivalry Showdown; Caleb Wilson’s Season Ends Early + NC State Struggles Down Stretch Ahead Of ACC Tournament

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Duke's win over UNC on Saturday night, Caleb Wilson's injury, NC State's late season decline and more. The Duke Blue Devils men's basketball defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball 76-61 in their regular-season finale at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Duke, ranked No. 1 in the country, led 39-34 at halftime before taking control in the second half with a strong defensive performance and a 24-2 scoring run that helped seal the victory. Duke freshman Came...
March 6, 2026

Battle Of The Blues: Duke Vs UNC + Pam Updates Us On The Women's ACC Tournament

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss this weekend's Duke vs UNC matchup, the women's ACC Tournament and more. The Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team will host the North Carolina Tar Heels tomorrow night at Cameron Indoor Stadium, with tip-off expected around 6:30 p.m. ET. Duke enters the matchup ranked No. 1 nationally and riding an impressive ACC regular-season performance, while North Carolina, ranked in the top 20, is coming off a win against Duke earlier this season. Caleb Wilson has been ...