Episodes

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the upcoming NFL Scouting Combine, the lack of representation of HBCU athletes in the draft process and the ongoing public feud between 50 Cent and T.I.'s Family. The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine will run from Thursday, February 26 through Sunday, March 1, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, giving teams a chance to evaluate top prospects through on-field drills, interviews, and medical testing. The initial list of 319 invitees drew criticism for includ...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the latest in sports controversies, from the highly anticipated Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch to the criticism surrounding Darryn Peterson’s availability and draft prospects, debating whether boxing is losing its excitement and if Peterson still deserves to be a top pick despite his inconsistent season. Legendary boxers Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao have officially agreed to a professional rematch of their historic 2015 bout, scheduled for September 19,...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss UNC's win over Louisville and if Caleb Wilson should return. The North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Louisville Cardinals 77-74 on Monday night in a tightly contested ACC matchup in Chapel Hill. Guard Seth Trimble led UNC with a career-high 30 points, including two clutch free throws in the final moments to seal the win. Despite playing without injured freshman Caleb Wilson, the Tar Heels shot efficiently and held off a late push from Louisville. The Cardinal...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Gunner Rivers’ commitment to NC State and if college basketball should have transfer rule restrictions. Gunner Rivers has been making headlines after committing to play college football for the NC State Wolfpack. The four-star quarterback from St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope, Alabama, chose NC State over several major programs and announced his decision on social media. He is the son of former NFL quarterback and NC State legend Philip Rivers, who ...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the AP Men’s Basketball Top 25 Poll, NC State vs Virginia tonight and more. The NC State Wolfpack are scheduled to play the Virginia Cavaliers tonight, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in an ACC matchup. The game is set to tip off at 7:00 p.m. ET at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Virginia. Virginia enters the game ranked No. 11 nationally with a 24-3 overall record and an eight-game winning streak, while NC State comes in at 19-8 overall and 10-4 in conference ...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss UNC's win over Louisville last night. The North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Louisville Cardinals 77-74 on Monday night in a tightly contested ACC matchup in Chapel Hill. Guard Seth Trimble led UNC with a career-high 30 points, including two clutch free throws in the final moments to seal the win. Despite playing without injured freshman Caleb Wilson, the Tar Heels shot efficiently and held off a late push from Louisville. The Cardinals were paced by Mikel Brown J...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex recap the Winter Olympics and discuss their Good Looks and Bad Looks of the weekend. It is Good Look Bad Look Monday! What are your Good Looks and Bad Looks? Is this season's NBA MVP race the best we've seen? The 2026 Winter Olympic Games concluded yesterday, with a festive closing ceremony at the Arena di Verona in Italy, celebrating sport, culture, and the Olympic spirit before the flag was handed over to the next host city. One of the biggest highlights was Team US...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss whether the Tar Heels can keep winning after their 77‑64 road victory over Syracuse, where Henri Veesaar returned from injury and led UNC with 19 points in a much‑needed bounce‑back game and the tragic news that NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore was found dead at age 25. The North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team defeated the Syracuse Orange men's basketball team 77‑64 on the road this weekend. Henri Veesaar returned to the lineup from injury and led UNC ...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss LaMelo Ball’s recent car crash in downtown Charlotte, whether he handled the post‑game interview appropriately when he said he felt “alive and blessed” and LeBron James' comments about Jaylen Brown. LeBron James recently publicly credited Celtics' Jaylen Brown for his outstanding play this season. After the Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 111‑89, LeBron said he believes Brown deserves to be considered in the MVP conversation, noting his leadershi...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the recent NBA headlines, including LeBron James praising Jaylen Brown’s MVP-caliber season, their current "respectful" relationship, as well as the Lakers’ tribute to Pat Riley with his new statue at Crypto.com Arena, reflecting on his legendary impact on the franchise. LeBron James recently publicly credited Celtics' Jaylen Brown for his outstanding play this season. After the Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 111‑89, LeBron said he believes Brow...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Duke's win over #1 ranked Michigan over the weekend. Duke, ranked No. 3 in the country, defeated No. 1 Michigan 68-63 in a highly anticipated clash Saturday night at a neutral site in Washington, D.C. It was a top‑three matchup that felt like an early Final Four preview between two of the nation’s best teams. Duke used a strong defensive effort to hold Michigan to one of its lowest scoring games of the season. Freshman Cameron Boozer led the Blue Devils with 18...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the 2026 Winter Olympics and their Good Looks and Bad Looks of the weekend. The 2026 Winter Olympic Games concluded yesterday, with a festive closing ceremony at the Arena di Verona in Italy, celebrating sport, culture, and the Olympic spirit before the flag was handed over to the next host city. One of the biggest highlights was Team USA winning the men’s ice hockey gold medal for the first time since 1980, defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime with a thrilling late goal...

Reese. Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Marlon Smith. Marlon Smith is a bestselling author, international keynote speaker, and legacy wealth consultant with more than 33 years of experience in youth leadership, personal development and financial education. His work has been featured in Essence Magazine and other major media outlets and he has spoken in 45 states and 19 countries, earning recognition as a semifinalist for Oprah’s BIG GIVE. A University of Virginia-trained electrical engineer, Marlo...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Darryn Peterson is making the right decision, Duke vs Michigan, Reese's latest song and more. Darryn Peterson has become a major storyline after a recent performance in which he scored 23 points, including 20 in the first half, in a win for the Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball over Oklahoma State, but then barely played in the second half due to cramping and leg issues. Head coach Bill Self indicated that Peterson asked to come out, which sparked conversatio...

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Johhny Hawkins. Johnny D. Hawkins is a longtime law‑enforcement and public safety professional running as the Democratic candidate for Durham County Sheriff in the March 2026 primary election. He brings nearly 38 years of experience spanning military service as a U.S. Army veteran and extensive leadership roles within the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, including time as a correctional warden, director of special operations and intelligence, chief of d...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Pistons’ dominant win over the Knicks, Henri Veesaar’s uncertain return for UNC, Darryn Peterson’s health and draft‑stock questions at Kansas and Duke’s continued dominance over NC State in women’s basketball. The Detroit Pistons defeated the New York Knicks 126-111 at Madison Square Garden last night, completing a season sweep in the process. Cade Cunningham led the way with a dominant 42-point performance, adding 13 assists and eight rebounds to power Detroit t...

Reese, Pam, and Alex discuss the Detroit Pistons win over the Knicks last night, break down their top five NBA players and debate Adam Silver’s anti-tanking stance and how it could impact the league’s competitive balance. The Detroit Pistons defeated the New York Knicks 126-111 at Madison Square Garden last night, completing a season sweep in the process. Cade Cunningham led the way with a dominant 42-point performance, adding 13 assists and eight rebounds to power Detroit to a victory. How goo...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the latest concerns surrounding Darryn Peterson’s health and draft stock, debating whether his limited minutes reflect injury, strategy, or focus on the NBA and whether it’s acceptable for college basketball players to sit out games to protect their NBA draft stock. Darryn Peterson has become a major storyline after a recent performance in which he scored 23 points, including 20 in the first half, in a win for the Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball over Oklahoma S...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman discusses Jeffrey Epstein’s connections to the world of sports, including his ties to major athletes, executives and the Olympics, as well as his alleged connection to Chairman and President of the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Casey Wasserman. She also explores the broader harm caused by Epstein, how his network operated, and the lasting impact of his actions on both individuals ...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex and speak with GameDay Charlie and discuss Duke and UNC Basketball. The Sports Shop crew also explores the latest concerns surrounding Darryn Peterson’s health and draft stock, debating whether his limited minutes reflect injury, strategy, or focus on the NBA. Dylan Mingo will play basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels next season. What type of player are the Tar Heels getting? Darryn Peterson has become a major storyline after a recent performance in which he sco...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the thrilling Alabama-Arkansas double-overtime showdown, Darius Acuff Jr.’s historic 49-point performance and the latest concerns surrounding Darryn Peterson’s health and draft stock, debating whether his limited minutes reflect injury, strategy, or focus on the NBA. Last night, the Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball team defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team 117‑115 in a thrilling double‑overtime SEC matchup in Tuscaloosa. On the Arkansas s...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss yesterday's Salute To Champions event. The Sports Shop Radio show recognizes, honors and highlights African American individuals who have achieved in their respective fields and or paved the way for others during our Salute To Champions Program in the month of February. The individual areas that are recognized are in the areas of Education/Business, Politics/Community, Sports & Entertainment. Individuals recognized have some association with the state of North ...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss NC State’s dominant win over UNC, the significance of it as a potential statement game and the broader trends in college sports, including the transfer portal and NIL. The NC State Wolfpack men's basketball defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball 82-58 last night in a dominant rivalry matchup in Raleigh. UNC struggled offensively throughout the night, shooting just over 31% from the field and 15% from three-point range and was without key players due ...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss NC State’s dominant 82-58 win over UNC and whether the coaching change from Kevin Keatts to Will Wade was the right move for the Wolfpack’s resurgence. The NC State Wolfpack men's basketball defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball 82-58 last night in a dominant rivalry matchup in Raleigh. The Wolfpack jumped out to an early lead and controlled the game from start to finish, earning their largest win over UNC since 1962 with a 24-point margin. UNC stru...