Episodes

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Nate McMillan. Nate McMillan is a former NBA player, former NBA head coach and the current lead assistant for the Los Angeles Lakers on JJ Redick's coaching staff. McMillan joined the Sports Shop to discuss his foundation, The Nate McMillan Foundation as well as talk about his time with the Lakers involving LeBron James, Bronny James, Luka Doncic, Coach K (Mike Krzyzewski) and more. McMillan also has an upcoming event: Overnight Camp: Ages 10-18 Dates: August 19...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss LeBron James. LeBron James allegedly facetimed Luka Doncic after Doncic signed a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron did not attend Luka’s press conference around the extension announcement, which sparked questions about his involvement and priorities. Is the LeBron criticism fair?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Bill Belichick's comments, nba players that are GMs of college basketball progams and the Cleveland Browns quarterback situation. Damian Lillard is the GM of the men's basketball team at his alma mater Weber State. What other NBA players are GMs of college programs? Bill Belichick spoke recently about North Carolina Tar Heel Football. What did Belichick say about the quarterback situation? The Cleveland Browns released their 1st QB depth chart & Shedeur Sanders is ...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders and the Cleveland Browns. The Cleveland Browns released their 1st QB depth chart & Shedeur Sanders is listed 4th. Is he listed too low? Why does Cleveland have so many quarterbacks? Why did they bring in Tyler Huntley? Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan spoke about his quarterback, the 1st overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, Cam Ward. Are there similarities between Joe Burrow and Cam Ward?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the college football top 25 list and the NCAA College Football Coaches Poll. Who is #1? Where is Alabama?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss opening weekend game sin college football and Lamar Jackson. College Football is around the corner! What games should we be on the lookout for? What about HBCU games? Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh recently spoke about Lamar Jackson stating, “He is a historically good passer… He’s as good as any passer that there’s ever been—and I think now the numbers are proving that.” Is Harbaugh right?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Luka Doncic's contract extension. In early February, Luka Dončić was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers in a three-team deal also involving the Utah Jazz. Now, less than six months after the trade, Doncić has signed a 3‑year, $165M max extension with the Lakers, securing his long-term future in L.A. with a player option after the third year. What does Luka's extension mean for LeBron James?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Tennessee Volunteers Football, Sterling Sharpe's Hall of Fame Induction and the Dallas Cowboys. Micah Parsons publicly requested a trade after talks with Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones broke down over a contract extension. He’s in the final year of his rookie deal, set to earn close to $24M in 2025, while seeking an extension at market-leading defensive rusher rates—possibly exceeding $40M per year, or even a $200M package over three years. Parsons reportedly was frustra...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss who has a birthday today and who is joining the Sports Shop this week. Brant Fowler II is a sophomore at Southern University majoring in Mass Communications. He is interning with the Sports Shop this week..

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss their Good Looks and Bad Looks on this Good Look Bad Look Monday. How was your weekend?

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss if Lamar Jackson is a historically great passer and Terry McLaurin requesting a trade. In a recent interview with ESPN’s This Is Football, Harbaugh emphatically called Jackson a "historically great passer." He emphasized that the long-standing narrative that Jackson was only a runner has been completely erased: "He is as good as any passer that there's ever been, and I think now the numbers have proven that." Is Harbaugh right? Yesterday, Terry McLaurin formally req...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss if the Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin relationship will work. Aaron Rodgers is the quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers. This is Rodgers’ third team in his NFL career. This is also likely his last season in the NFL. Will Rodgers work well in Pittsburgh? Is the Aaron Rodgers & Mike Tomlin relationship real?

Reese, Kmac and Alex speak with Wade Harris and Jessica Davis. It is Firebirds Friday! Wade Harris is the CEO, Director of Player Development and the Managing Partner of the Raleigh Firebirds. Jessica Davis is the Vice President and Client Service Advisor at Pinnacle Financial Partners, based in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area of North Carolina.

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss if Detroit sports teams get enough respect. The Detroit Lions finished the 2024 season at 15-2, winning their first-ever NFC North title and clinching the No. 1 seed in the NFC for the first time in franchise history. After going 14-68 in the previous season, the Detroit Pistons posted a 44-38 record in 2024-25, tripling their win total and earning a playoff berth. They broke their NBA postseason losing streak with a win over the Knicks and showcased real progress. ...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss last night’s Hall of Fame Game and if Bryce Young will be an MVP candidate this coming season. The 2025 NFL Hall of Fame Game saw the Los Angeles Chargers dominate the Detroit Lions with a decisive 34-7 victory, officially kicking off the preseason. The Chargers' defense set the tone early, forcing five turnovers.These takeaways provided a steady stream of scoring opportunities, allowing Los Angeles to build momentum quickly. Quarterback Trey Lance, in his Chargers ...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Shannon Sharpe being fired by ESPN just before his brother's HOF induction. Yesterday, Shannon Sharpe officially parted ways with ESPN, just weeks after settling a $50M sexual assault lawsuit. The lawsuit accused Sharpe of assaulting her during their relationship. Sharpe denied the allegations and had hoped to return to ESPN in time for the NFL season. Sharpe's last appearance on the network was in late April, shortly after the lawsuit was filed. In yesterday’...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman discusses Gilbert Arenas being arrested. Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was recently arrested and charged in connection with an alleged high-stakes illegal poker ring run out of his Encino, California mansion. Federal authorities unsealed an indictment accusing Arenas of conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business, running that business, and making false statements to investigators. Arenas pleaded not guilty and was ...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss tonight's NFL Hall Of Fame Game. Tonight, the NFL preseason officially kicks off with the Hall of Fame Game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Detroit Lions, set to begin at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. While preseason games don't count toward the regular season, they're a chance to see rookies and backups in action—particularly relevant tonight, as Chargers star quarterback Justin Herbert is expected to sit out. Instead, Trey Lance will start, followed by rooki...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Gilbert Arenas' arrest. Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was recently arrested and charged in connection with an alleged high-stakes illegal poker ring run out of his Encino, California mansion. Federal authorities unsealed an indictment accusing Arenas of conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business, running that business, and making false statements to investigators. Arenas pleaded not guilty and was released on a $50,000 bond. His trial is scheduled to begin ...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Shannon Sharpe being fired by ESPN. Yesterday, Shannon Sharpe officially parted ways with ESPN, just weeks after settling a $50M sexual assault lawsuit. The lawsuit accused Sharpe of assaulting her during their relationship. Sharpe denied the allegations and had hoped to return to ESPN in time for the NFL season. Sharpe's last appearance on the network was in late April, shortly after the lawsuit was filed. In yesterday’s episode of his podcast "Nightcap" with Chad ...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Jimmy Jenkins. Jimmy Jenkins joins The Sports Shop to discuss the documentary that he directed titled, “Nothing But A Winner.” The documentary releases tomorrow, July 31, 2025, with a running time of 1h 55m. The film weaves together the legacies of Paul "Bear" Bryant (1958–1982) and Nick Saban (2007–2023), each winning six national championships. It features interviews with former players from both eras—names like Ozzie Newsome, Jonathan Allen, CJ Mosley, Wi...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Jimmy Haslam's comments about Shedeur Sanders and the NFL-related shooting in New York on Monday. At training camp, Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam firmly stated the selection of rookie QB Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round was GM Andrew Berry’s decision, distancing himself from the controversial pick. Sanders, a highly hyped prospect, fell to the fifth round, and Browns fans questioned the move. On Monday, a tragic shooting rocked Midtown Manhattan. The a...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss their favorite sports movies and sports documentaries. Jimmy Jenkins is the director of a sports documentary titled, "Nothing But A Winner.” Jenkins’ documentary is about Reese and Kmac’s favorite college football program, the Alabama Crimson Tide. Jenkins will be a guest on the Sports Shop today. In the spirit of today’s guest, what are some of your favorite sports movies and sports documentaries?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss their favorite sports movies and sports documentaries. Jimmy Jenkins is the director of a sports documentary titled, "Nothing But A Winner.” Jenkins’ documentary is about Reese and Kmac’s favorite college football program, the Alabama Crimson Tide. Jenkins will be a guest on the Sports Shop today. In the spirit of today’s guest, what are some of your favorite sports movies and sports documentaries?