Episodes

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the NBA Trade Deadline, what these moves mean for the league, whether the Mavericks made the right call moving Anthony Davis and if today’s trade-deadline drama could include a shocking blockbuster involving Giannis Antetokounmpo or Ja Morant before the clock hits 3 p.m. Yesterday, there was a mix of blockbuster trades and supporting trades across the NBA. In one of the biggest headlines of the day, the Dallas Mavericks traded 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis to the W...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Anthony Davis being traded and Ryan Clark's comments about the NFL failing to hire Black head coaches. In one of the biggest headlines of the day yesterday, the Dallas Mavericks traded 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards as part of a large transaction that included Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell, and Dante Exum heading to Washington. In return, Dallas received Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III, two first-round picks an...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss this upcoming Super Bowl Sunday, Saturday's Battle of the Blues, what might be happening tomorrow and more.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Cam Newton's comments about Drake Maye. Is Cam Newton right about Drake Maye?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the NFL not hiring any Black head coaches during this coaching cycle. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recently spoke about the NFL hiring zero Black head coaches during this coaching cycle. Why did this happen? Is the Rooney Rule effective at all? Are expectations for meaningful change too high, or is the league falling short of real accountability? Are we expecting too much? There are 3 teams with 8 wins in the ACC. Who is truly the 2nd best team? Is it the NC...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the blockbuster NBA trade of James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers, what it means for both Cleveland and the Clippers and the growing uncertainty surrounding Ja Morant’s future with the Memphis Grizzlies following Jaren Jackson Jr.’s trade to the Utah Jazz. The Los Angeles Clippers agreed to send the 11-time All-Star guard James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers, with the Cavaliers sending Darius Garland and a second-round draft pick to the Clippers in return...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss college basketball, NC State's win over SMU and if NC State should be in the top 25. The NC State Wolfpack men’s basketball team is having a strong season, with an overall record around 17-6 and an 8‑2 mark in ACC play, placing them near the top of the conference standings. Last night, NC State defeated SMU 84‑83 in a thrilling road game continuing their strong start to the season. The win improves the Wolfpack’s record and keeps them in contention for a top spot in ...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss NC State's win over SMU last night. The NC State Wolfpack men’s basketball team is having a strong season, with an overall record around 17‑6 and an 8‑2 mark in ACC play, placing them near the top of the conference standings. Last night, NC State defeated SMU 84‑83 in a thrilling road game continuing their strong start to the season. The win improves the Wolfpack’s record and keeps them in contention for a top spot in the ACC, while SMU fell just short despite a stro...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Clarence Birkhead. Clarence F. Birkhead is the Sheriff of Durham County, North Carolina, bringing more than four decades of experience in law enforcement and public service to his role. A native of Asheboro, he began his career in 1984 as a deputy sheriff in Randolph County before joining Duke University’s Public Safety Department in 1988, where he spent 17 years rising through the ranks and ultimately serving as Chief of Police. After leading the police depa...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with our first Salute To Champion, attorney, comedian and motivational speaker Roderick G. Allison. Rodrick Allison is a 2026 Salute To Champions Recipient! Roderick G. Allison is known as an attorney, comedian, motivational speaker and entertainer from North Carolina. He earned his bachelor’s degree as Class Valedictorian from North Carolina Central University and his Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill School of Law before founding hi...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss who the Rookie of the Year in the NBA should be and Robert Kraft not making the Hall of Fame. Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel and some other rookies have been balling. The Charlotte Hornets have been playing strong basketball lately as the team has gone on a seven-game winning streak, marking their longest win streak in about a decade. This surge has turned a record of around 23-28 into a legitimate push toward the play-in picture in the Eastern Conference. Analysts...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss what's going on with Bad Bunny, Kid Rock, the Super Bowl halftime shows and Roger Goodell's comments on the state of the NFL. Bad Bunny is set to headline the official NFL Super Bowl halftime performance this Sunday, a choice that has drawn both widespread praise and criticism, largely because he is a Puerto Rican artist who performs mostly in Spanish and has been outspoken on social and political issues. In response, the conservative group Turning Point USA an...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the UNC Lady Tar Heels win over the NC State Lady Wolfpack and UNC's win over Syracuse last night. The North Carolina Tar Heels beat the Syracuse Orange 87-77 last night in a game that was much closer at the end than it looked for most of the night. The Tar Heels dominated early and built a huge lead, going up by as many as 32 points in the second half behind strong performances from Caleb Wilson, who had 22 points and 9 rebounds and Henri Veesaar, who posted 1...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss UNC's win over Syracuse last night. The North Carolina Tar Heels beat the Syracuse Orange 87-77 last night in a game that was much closer at the end than it looked for most of the night. The Tar Heels dominated early and built a huge lead, going up by as many as 32 points in the second half behind strong performances from Caleb Wilson, who had 22 points and 9 rebounds and Henri Veesaar, who posted 17 points and 11 rebounds. Syracuse didn’t quit, though, staging a lat...

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with comedian Big Vino. Big Vino joins the Sports Shop to talk about his life, his journey through hardships and how he’s overcome challenges to pursue comedy. He also shares what’s been going on in his career, what inspires his material and the excitement of performing live. Cocoa Brown is an American actress, writer, and stand-up comedian known for her bold, relatable humor and a wide range of television and film roles. Brown is scheduled to perform at Goodnights Co...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the two remaining NFL head coaching vacancies and who might be next to get hired, the effectiveness of the Rooney Rule amid the recent departures of Raheem Morris and Mike Tomlin, exploring why the number of Black head coaches has declined and whether more will be hired. The Rooney Rule is an NFL hiring policy adopted in 2003 to increase diversity in coaching and front-office leadership. It requires teams with a head coaching vacancy to interview at least two externa...

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks to discuss his NBA and college basketball picks for this weekend. 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: Toronto Raptors or Orlando Magic? Harvard Crimson or Brown Bears? Detroit Pistons or Golden State Warriors? The Golden State Warriors will host the Detroit Pistons tonight at 10 PM. Will Steph Curry score more than 29.5 points tonight? Rece...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Cooper Flagg’s record-breaking rookie performance and other NBA milestones he’s setting, the controversy surrounding Bill Belichick missing first-ballot Hall of Fame induction and Vahe Gregorian’s reasoning and Sean Mannion’s hire as the Eagles’ offensive coordinator. Cooper Flagg scored 49 points and 10 rebounds last night, setting the NBA record for most points ever scored by a teenager. Flagg has been on a tear during his rookie year. What other records has Flagg ...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss UNC is not moving the Dean E. Smith Center just yet, but it is actively studying its long-term future. The discussion has picked up because the arena, which opened in 1986, is aging and needs major upgrades to remain viable. University leaders are considering several options, including renovating the Smith Center, building a new arena on campus, or potentially constructing a new facility off campus, with Carolina North emerging as one possible site. Reese and Pam bel...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Cooper Flagg’s historic performance last night, the impact former Duke players are already making across the NBA and whether Duke’s talent-loaded starting five underachieved by failing to win a national championship last season. The Charlotte Hornets beat the Dallas Mavericks 123-121 last night in a tight game that came down to the final seconds. The night was highlighted by a huge Duke rookie duel: Cooper Flagg exploded for 49 points and 10 rebounds, setting the NBA...

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Cocoa Brown. Cocoa Brown is an American actress, writer, and stand-up comedian known for her bold, relatable humor and a wide range of television and film roles. She has appeared in projects such as For Better or Worse, The Single Moms Club, Breaking Bad, 9-1-1, American Crime Story and Marlon, among others, while also maintaining a strong presence in stand-up comedy through national tours and club performances. Brown is scheduled to perform at Goodnights Comedy C...

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman and Dr. Robert Turner about the brain health of black men and her annual Black Men's Health Brain Conference. Dr. Stroman and Dr. Turner discuss the brain health and a conference titled, Black Men’s Brain Health (BMBH) Conference. The conference hosted by mensbrainhealth.org is the Black Men’s Brain Health (BMBH) Conference, an annual event focused on addressing brain health issues that disproportionately affect Black men. The conference cente...

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with CL Brown and GameDay Charlie and discuss UNC Basketball, NC State Basketball, Duke Basketball and more. Is UNC's back on track? Is the Pack back?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss speak with Gary Jackson. Gary Jackson is Reese's fraternity brother. What does he do?