Episodes

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Chiefs win over the Commanders and Dodgers win over the Blue Jays. The Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays in an instant classic last night, winning 6-5 in 18 innings to take a 2-1 lead in the 2025 World Series. The marathon matchup tied the record for the longest game by innings in World Series history and lasted six hours and 39 minutes, making it the second-longest by duration. Shohei Ohtani put on a historic performance, reaching base nine tim...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the college football coaching landscape. The Colorado Buffaloes football program is navigating an up-and-down 2025 season. After a 53-7 loss to the Utah Utes over the weekend, we can acknowledge the team has faced several major challenges. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders and two-way star Travis Hunter both left for the NFL, leaving big shoes to fill. Is it too early to fire Deion Sanders? Brian Kelly was fired as head coach of the LSU Tigers football team yesterda...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss their Good Looks and Bad Looks on this Good Look Bad Look Monday. The Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team won their exhibition game against the Tennessee Volunteers last night with a final score of 83-76. Ranked No. 6, Duke overcame a halftime deficit to secure the victory, led by freshman forward Cameron Boozer, who recorded an impressive 24 points and 23 rebounds. This exhibition served as the team’s final preseason matchup before the official start of the...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss HBCU Football and the sports weekend. The Alabama Crimson Tide won their game against the South Carolina Gamecocks over the weeend with a final score of 29-22. The win extended Alabama's streak to seven consecutive victories and improved their record to 7-1 overall and 5-0 in Southeastern Conference (SEC) play. How good is Alabama? There was a ton of HBCU Football over the weekend. The Alabama State Hornets dominated Reese’s Alabama A&M Bulldogs 56-13. The Del...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the the Eagles, AJ Brown, Brian Kelly, the NFL weekend and more. Brian Kelly was fired as head coach of the LSU Tigers football team yesterday following a 49-25 home loss to the Texas A&M Aggies that dropped LSU to 5-3 overall and 2-3 in SEC play. Why are there so many firings in college football? The NFL was active this weekend! The Philadelphia Eagles secured a decisive 38-20 victory over the New York Giants yesterday, improving their season record to 6-2. Despite...

Reese, Kmac Pam and Alex discuss LSU firing Brian Kelly, HBCU Football and more. Brian Kelly was fired as head coach of the LSU Tigers football team yesterday following a 49-25 home loss to the Texas A&M Aggies that dropped LSU to 5-3 overall and 2-3 in SEC play. The loss appeared to be the final straw for the program, which had struggled to meet expectations under Kelly’s leadership. Kelly, who signed a 10-year, $100M contract with LSU in 2021, compiled a 34-14 overall record and a 19-10 mark ...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with lawyer Gregory Reynald Williams. GRW Law discusses the gambling-related arrests surrounding Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and others. How did Kash Patel and the FBI get involved? What are Billups and Rozier being charged with? What really happened? Both Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and Chauncey Billups, head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, are currently at the center of federal investigations into alleged sports-betting activities. Billups was arres...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss speak with Ian Parks and discuss his NFL picks for this weekend. Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks joins the Sports Shop to share his picks in the NFL. Who will win this weekend: Pittsburgh Steelers or Green Bay Packers? Cleveland Browns or New England Patriots? Chicago Bears or Baltimore Ravens? Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers are hosting Jordan ?Love and Rodgers' former team, the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at 8:20 PM. Will Aaron Rodgers throw for over...

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Wade Harris and James Frisby. It is Firebirds Friday! Wade Harris is the CEO, Director of Player Development and the Managing Partner of the Raleigh Firebirds. Coach James Frisby is the owner and founder of FASST Sports Performance Training, located in Winchester, Virginia. He established FASST in 2013 and has more than 25 years of experience in sports performance and fitness training. Beyond in-person training, Coach Frisby extends his reach through online coach...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss NBA Gambling and what games we should watch this weekend. Both Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and Chauncey Billups, head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, are currently at the center of federal investigations into alleged sports-betting activities. Billups was arrested in what sources describe as a related but separate FBI investigation into illegal gambling activities. What is going on? What will happen? Who else is involved? What did Rozier do? There are ...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss NBA gambling, the Chargers vs Vikings game last night and more. Both Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and Chauncey Billups, head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, are currently at the center of federal investigations into alleged sports-betting activities. Billups was arrested in what sources describe as a related but separate FBI investigation into illegal gambling activities. What is going on? What will happen? Who else is involved? Last night in the NFL, the Los...

Reese, Pam, and Alex discuss the recent arrests of Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups, what these cases mean for the league’s integrity, and how the rise of sports betting is reshaping professional basketball’s relationship with fans, players, and the law. Both Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and Chauncey Billups, head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, are currently at the center of federal investigations into alleged sports-betting activities. The investigation reportedly stems from suspiciou...

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman poses a question: If you were to watch one sport for the rest of your life, what sport would it be?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with CL Brown and GameDay Charlie. CL and GameDay join the Sports Shop to discuss ACC Football and ACC Basketball.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if they believe in the Knicks. The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-111 last night to open their season. Last season, the Knicks lost to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. New York hired their coach Tom Thibodeau and hired Mike Brown as his replacement. Do you believe in the Knicks this season?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss this week’s edition of ‘5 Where The Talent Resides’. The ninth week of ‘5 Where The Talent Resides’ is here! What 5 athletes are featured today?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Mavs vs Spurs. Cooper Flagg made his NBA debut for the Mavericks last night. The San Antonio Spurs dominated the Dallas Mavericks 125-92 last night. Victor Wembanayama was impressive, scoring 40 points and adding 15 rebounds in just 30 minutes. Flagg got the start at point gaurd and scored 10 points and added 10 rebounds in the blowout loss. Flagg played 32 minutes and shot 4-13 in the game. How good is Victor Wembanayama? Will Cooper Flagg be okay? Should we b...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Chucky Brown. Chuck Brown joins the Sports Shop to discuss his new role as the color analyst for NC State men’s basketball broadcasts on the Wolfpack Sports Network this coming season. Chucky shares his thoughts on Will Wade, NC State's basketball roster and the NBA season.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Tua Tagovailoa, Mike McDaniel and more. Tua Tagovailoa threw for 100 yards and 3 interceptions on Sunday in a 31-6 loss against the now 2-5 Cleveland Browns. Tua hasn’t been playing well this season as the Dolphins are now 1-6. What did Mike McDaniel say about Tua? Who is the problem: McDaniel, Tua or both? Many people have been critical of Stephen A. Smith over the years, but especially recently. Is it time for ESPN to move on from First Take?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Adam Silver’s comments about potential changes to the NBA All Star Game. What format did NBA Commissioner Adam Silver suggest they change the NBA All-Star game to? Michael Jordan is officially part of NBC Sports' NBA coverage starting with the 2025-26 season. Announced in May 2025, Jordan signed on as a special contributor. This is a role that doesn't involve full-time commentary or studio hosting, but instead includes special appearances, analysis and possibl...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss their issue with LeBron James’ attire and more. Opening Night of the 2025-26 NBA season delivered. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 119-109. Luka Dončić put on a show for L.A. with 43 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists, a near triple-double. How did Luka Doncic look in his debut? Are the Lakers and Warriors legitimate championship contenders? The Lakers were without star LeBron James. LeBron was seated on the Lakers bench in an outfit t...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss opening night of the NBA Season. NBA Basketball is back! The NBA is back on NBC! What did you think of Carmelo Anthony's attire last night? Opening Night of the 2025-26 NBA season delivered. The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder edged out the Houston Rockets in a thrilling double-overtime battle, winning 125-124 on their ring night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge for OKC, dropping 35 points, with 24 of them coming in the fourth quarter and overtimes. ...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Bill Belichick and UNC's docuseries. In August 2025, Bill Belichick announced that a docuseries about the North Carolina Tar Heels football program would be released on Hulu, aiming to spotlight the team’s rebuilding efforts and commitment to winning under his leadership. Produced by EverWonder Studio, the series was intended to focus on the players and the program, not just Belichick himself. However, after a rocky start to the season, including a 2-3 record a...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Southern firing Terrence Graves and the top 25 college football poll rankings. Southern University announced yesterday that head football coach Terrence Graves had been fired following a disappointing 3-24 homecoming loss to Prairie View A&M. At the time of his dismissal, the team held a 1-6 overall record for the season. Athletic Director Roman Banks acknowledged that while Graves brought energy and had personal ties to the university, the team’s performance o...