Episodes

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with our eighth Salute To Champion Larry Pickett Sr. Larry Pickett Sr. is a 2026 Salute To Champions Recipient! Larry Pickett Sr. is an American entrepreneur, community leader, former automotive executive, media producer and trainer originally from Queens and now based in Raleigh. Over the course of his career, he has founded and led multiple businesses, including Dealer Training Source, LLC, DTS Production Agency, Best Deals of NC, and Larry Pickett Photography....

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss NC State's dominant win over the UNC Tar Heels. 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 struggled offensively throughout the night, shooting just over 31% from the field and 15% from three-po...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss NC State's win over UNC last night. 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 struggled offensively throughout the night, shooting just over 31% from the field and 15% from three-point range and was ...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the latest information regarding Jerome Tang’s firing from Kansas State. Jerome Tang was fired as head men’s basketball coach at Kansas State University following a difficult 2025-26 season in which the Wildcats struggled to a 10-5 overall record and 1-11 mark in Big 12 Conference play. The dismissal came shortly after Tang made a viral postgame rant criticizing his players after a lopsided home loss, comments the university said did not meet its standards for ...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex preview tonight's UNC vs NC State macthup and and also analyze the lingering controversy from Duke coach Jon Scheyer’s comments about the UNC court-storming incident. Tonight, the North Carolina Tar Heels will take on the NC State Wolfpack at 7:00 p.m. ET in Raleigh’s PNC Arena in their only ACC matchup of the season. UNC will likely be without both Henri Veesaar and Caleb Wilson. Who will win the game? Is this a season-defining game for The Pack? On February 7, 2026,...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss tonight’s UNC vs. NC State matchup, reflect on the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson examining his legacy, the challenges that remain in today’s social and political climate and Jon Scheyer's comments about the UNC court-storming. Tonight, the North Carolina Tar Heels will take on the NC State Wolfpack at 7:00 p.m. ET in Raleigh’s PNC Arena in their only ACC matchup of the season. Who will win tonight? The Rev. Jesse Jackson has died at the age of 84. His family a...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Coach D. Curtis Lawson of NCCU. Coach D. Curtis Lawson, the longtime director of tennis and head men’s tennis coach at North Carolina Central University, has been selected for induction into the Black Tennis Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026. The honor recognizes his decades of contributions to the sport and his impact on advancing tennis within the Black community. Lawson has led NCCU’s program for more than 25 years, building a respected program wh...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Duke's blowout win over Syracuse last night, the impact of Cameron Boozer and Isaiah Evans, how the Blue Devils will prepare for the upcoming matchup against No. 1 Michigan and they debate and analyze Jon Scheyer’s comments about the court-storming incident at UNC and whether his account of staff being injured was accurate. The No. 3 Duke Blue Devils dominated the Syracuse Orange last night, winning 101-64 in a lopsided matchup. Duke jumped out early and never ...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the passing of Jesse Jackson and tomorrow's Salute To Champions Event. The Rev. Jesse Jackson has died at the age of 84. His family announced that the longtime civil rights leader, Baptist minister and two-time U.S. presidential candidate passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. Jackson was a towering figure in the American civil rights movement, working closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., founding the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and advocating for social ju...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with our seventh Salute To Champion Allen Mason. Allen Mason is a 2026 Salute To Champions Recipient! Mason is a development and business professional based in Durham, North Carolina, with more than 20 years of experience in leadership, sales and marketing. A graduate of Elizabeth City State University, he has been affiliated with Dynasty5, LLC and has remained actively engaged with his alma mater through career and community initiatives. In addition to his busin...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss tomorrow's UNC vs NC State showdown, reactions to the new NBA All Star Game format and more. Tomorrow, the North Carolina Tar Heels will take on the NC State Wolfpack at 7:00 p.m. ET in Raleigh’s PNC Arena in their only ACC matchup of the season. Who will win? Last night's NBA All-Star Game took place at the Intuit Dome and featured a new three-team mini-tournament format with USA Stars, USA Stripes and Team World playing short round-robin games to determine a...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Jerome Tang’s controversial firing at Kansas State, the impact of NIL rules on coaching and the excitement of the new NBA All-Star Game format. Jerome Tang was fired as head men’s basketball coach at Kansas State University following a difficult 2025-26 season in which the Wildcats struggled to a 10-5 overall record and 1-11 mark in Big 12 Conference play. The dismissal came shortly after Tang made a viral postgame rant criticizing his players after a lopsided ...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discusss Duke and UNC’s ACC wins, reactions to the new NBA All-Star Game format and whether Jerome Tang’s firing at Kansas State was justified. This past Saturday, the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball earned a 67-54 home victory over Clemson, strengthening their position atop the Atlantic Coast Conference standings. Freshman Cameron Boozer led the way with 18 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, the North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball defeated Pittsburgh 79-65 ...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss their Good Look and Bad Looks on this Good Look Bad Look Monday. It is Good Look Bad Look Monday! What are your Good Looks and Bad Looks of the weekend? Last night's NBA All-Star Game took place at the Intuit Dome and featured a new three-team mini-tournament format with USA Stars, USA Stripes and Team World playing short round-robin games to determine a champion. In the opener, USA Stars defeated Team World in overtime on a walk-off three from Scottie Barnes. USA S...

Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Elizabeth Overstreet and discuss Valentine's Day, love, relationships and more. Elizabeth Overstreet is a Love, Relationship & Business Strategist. Overstreet joins the Sports Shop and shares knowledge about Valentine's Day, love, relationships and much more. For more information visit: elizabethoverstreet.com

Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks to discuss his weekend picks and if Valentine's Day is overrated. Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks joins the Sports Shop to share his picks in the NBA and college basketball. Who will win this weekend: Michigan State Spartans or Wisconsin Badgers? North Carolina A&T Aggies or Hampton Pirates? The NBA All Star Game is this Sunday. Who wins: Team World or Team Stars? The Wisconsin Badgers will host the Michigan State Spartans tonight at 8PM...

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the latest with Trinidad Chambliss regarding his NCAA eligibility and what Valentine's Day really is. Trinidad Chambliss, the quarterback for the Ole Miss Rebels, has been granted a preliminary injunction by a Mississippi state judge, giving him an additional year of NCAA eligibility. This ruling comes after the NCAA denied his request for an extra year, despite his medical history limiting his playing time early in his college career. The judge found that the NCAA di...

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss what person and or athlete they would love to get an autograph from. Tomorrow is Valentine's Day! Is Valentine's Day overrated? Is it even a real holiday? What's going on in the Olympics?

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Caleb Wilson's injury. Caleb Wilson, the standout freshman forward for the North Carolina Tar Heels, recently suffered a fracture in his left hand during a game against Miami a few days ago. Initially thought to be a sprain, further imaging confirmed it was a broken hand and Wilson is now out indefinitely. No official timetable for his return has been announced. How long will he be out? How concerned should Tar Heel fans be?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with our sixth Salute To Champion Angelique Stallings. Angelique Stallings is a 2026 Salute To Champions Recipient! Angelique Stallings is a community leader and business professional based in Durham, North Carolina. She serves as the Vice President of Community Investment at the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce, where she focuses on strengthening economic opportunities and partnerships that support local businesses and underrepresented communities. With more t...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman discusses the serious allegations facing University of Pittsburgh women’s basketball coach Tory Verdi and if the idea of restructuring the NBA All Star game as “Black vs. White" would be entertaining. Tory Verdi, the head women’s basketball coach at the University of Pittsburgh, is currently facing multiple federal lawsuits filed by six former Panthers players who allege he created a hostile and abusive environment during th...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with CL Brown and GameDay Charlie. The Louisville Cardinals dominated the NC State Wolfpack just days ago, winning 118-77, snapping the Wolfpack’s six-game ACC winning streak. Louisville freshman Mikel Brown Jr. put on a historic show, scoring 45 points while hitting 10 three-pointers and going a perfect 7-for-7 at the free-throw line, tying a Louisville single-game scoring record and setting an ACC freshman mark. How good is Brown? UNC is in 7th place in the ACC...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss how to "fix" the NBA All Star Game. NBA critics and even many fans have been critical of the All star Game due to lack of effort displayed by the players leading to an underwhelming game that tends not to be entertaining. How should the NBA "fix" the All Star Game? Can it be fixed? The Hampton Pirates will host the North Carolina A&T Aggies tomorrow night. Will Reese be there? Will you be watching?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Reese going to NBA All Star Weekend the ACC basketball rankings and more. NBA All Star Weekend is this weekend and Reese will be there. Is he excited to go? What's going on in the ACC basketball rankings?