Episodes

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the NFL Top 100 Players rankings, how the peer-voted list is determined and whether Lamar Jackson's placement at No. 69 is justified. The NFL Top 100 Players is a peer-voted ranking determined entirely by current NFL players. Each player submits a ballot ranking the top 20 players in the league, with points awarded based on each player's placement. Voting takes place during the regular season, so postseason performances are not included. The final rankings are based ...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss last night's MLB All-Star Game, NBA Summer League action and more. The American League defeated the National League 4-0 in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia last night. The American League's pitching staff was dominant throughout the game, combining for a three-hit shutout while striking out 15 National League batters. Bellinger was named the game's Most Valuable Player for his key offensive contribution. Did you watch? Last night's NB...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss ESPN's survey ranking the top 10 NFL quarterbacks and debate the accuracy of the list. The 2026 NFL training camps are approaching. Recenelty, ESPN surveyed league executives, coaches and scouts to help rank the top 10 players at 11 different positions. This is the seventh edition of these annual rankings. Who are the top 10 players at the quarterback position? Is Jalen Hurts top 5?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Shanita Brown. Dr. Shanita Brown is a counselor educator, licensed clinical mental health counselor, researcher, author and advocate dedicated to helping individuals heal from trauma. She serves as a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Counselor Education Program at East Carolina University, where her work focuses on trauma-informed care, intimate partner violence, mental health, and student wellness. Dr. Brown is the author of Healing & Thriving After ...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if there is any value in an NBA team getting LeBron James. With LeBron James entering the later stages of his legendary NBA career, teams may have to consider whether signing him still provides enough value to justify the investment. While his age raises questions about durability and long-term impact, LeBron continues to bring elite basketball IQ, leadership, championship experience, and the ability to influence a team both on and off the court. Is there any v...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the NBA Summer League, Hubert Davis, Caleb Wilson and more. The NBA Summer League action has been great. All of the top four picks have been impressing in the Summer League. And one of them, Caleb Wilson of the Chicago Bulls, has been sensational. Hubert Davis was in Brooklyn when Caleb Wilson was picked No. 4 overall in the NBA Draft. Davis is in Las Vegas this week to watch Wilson and other players he coached at Carolina take the floor at the NBA Summer Leagu...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss which sports cities have the most hostile fans, the altercation between Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro and more. Sports fans are known for bringing unmatched passion and energy, but some cities have built reputations for having the most hostile crowds in the game. Which sports city has the most hostile fans? Former Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro reportedly got into a physical altercation while on a practice court at Resorts World in Las Vegas. Accordi...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss last night's home run derby and debate which sports city fanbase is the most hostile. The 2026 MLB Home Run Derby, held last night at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, ended with a thrilling comeback by St. Louis Cardinals slugger Jordan Walker. Walker defeated hometown favorite Kyle Schwarber in the final after hitting six consecutive home runs on his last six swings to erase a late deficit. His dramatic finish silenced the Philadelphia crowd and earned him the fi...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if the Commanders should change their logo, the NBA Summer League and grade the World Cup so far. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is currently in its semifinal stage. England is scheduled to face Argentina on Wednesday, while the other side of the bracket is being contested by heavyweights Spain and France who play tomorrow afternoon. Who will win? What grade would you give the World Cup so far? The NBA Summer League action has been great. All of the top four picks hav...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss why Caleb Wilson didn't shoot more threes at UNC and debate whether Wilson's injury cost Hubert Davis his job? The NBA Summer League action has been great. All of the top four picks have been impressing in the Summer League. AJ Dybantsa of Washington Wizards, Darryn Peterson of the Utah Jazz, Cameron Boozer of the Memphis Grizzlies and Caleb Wilson of the Chicago Bulls. How good is Caleb Wilson? Why didn't Wilson shoot more three-pointers at UNC? Did Wilson's i...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the 2026 American Century Championship and why Caleb Wilson didn't shoot more three-pointers when he was at UNC. The NBA Summer League action has been great. All of the top four picks have been impressing in the Summer League. AJ Dybantsa of Washington Wizards, Darryn Peterson of the Utah Jazz, Cameron Boozer of the Memphis Grizzlies and Caleb Wilson of the Chicago Bulls. How good is Caleb Wilson? Why didn't Wilson shoot more three-pointers at UNC? Former tenn...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss ESPN's survey ranking the top 10 NFL quarterbacks and debate the accuracy of the list. The 2026 NFL training camps are approaching. Recenelty, ESPN surveyed league executives, coaches and scouts to help rank the top 10 players at 11 different positions. This is the seventh edition of these annual rankings. Who are the top 10 players at the quarterback position? Is Jalen Hurts top 5?

Reese, Pam and Alex recap Wimbledon. Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a thrilling three-hour and 46-minute match to defend his Gentlemen's Singles title at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships. With the victory, the Italian world No. 1 secured his second consecutive Wimbledon crown. For the women, Ninth seed Linda Nosková won the Ladies' Singles title, defeating her Czech compatriot. Karolína Muchová 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in an intense final on Centre Court. At 21 years old, No...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss their Good Looks and Bad Looks on this Good Look Bad Look Monday, the NBA Summer League, Caleb Wilson and more. The NBA Summer League action has been great. All of the top four picks have been impressing in the Summer League. AJ Dybantsa of Washington Wizards, Darryn Peterson of the Utah Jazz, Cameron Boozer of the Memphis Grizzlies and Caleb Wilson of the Chicago Bulls. How good is Caleb Wilson? If a redraft, or a reranking, would you rearrange the order in which th...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Tommy Davidson. Tommy Davidson is a stand-up comedian, actor and singer best known as one of the original cast members of the Emmy Award-winning sketch comedy series In Living Color. Davidson has also appeared in films including Strictly Business, Bamboozled, Juwanna Mann and Black Dynamite, voiced Oscar Proud in Disney's The Proud Family, and continues to tour nationally as a stand-up comedian. Davidson is performing at Goodnights Comedy Club in Raleigh, No...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex debate if Coco Gauff is the next women's tennis star and discuss the blockbuster Kawhi Leonard trade that has unexpectedly been put on hold. Coco Gauff was eliminated in the Wimbledon semifinals after a heartbreaking loss to Karolína Muchová. Gauff rallied after dropping the first set and held a match point in the deciding 10-point tiebreak, but Muchová saved it and went on to win 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (12-10). The victory sends Muchová to her first Wimbledon final, while Gauf...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown and speculate if we will ever know the truth behind the move. Jaylen Brown was traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers on July 1, 2026 in a blockbuster trade, which became official on July 6. The trade sent Brown to Philadelphia in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks, giving Boston more financial flexibility and additional assets to reshape its roster for the future. Celti...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss LeBron James' agent Rich Paul receiving voice notes from NBA teams interested in James and NBA Summer League action from last night and preview tonight's action. Last night, there were 7 games on what was an entertaining opening night of NBA Summer League action in Las Vegas. No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa and the Washington Wizards edged No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson and the Utah Jazz, 92-88. Dybantsa finished with 27 points and seven rebounds in his professional...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss LeBron James' agent Rich Paul receiving voice notes from NBA teams interested in James and the blockbuster Kawhi Leonard trade that has unexpectedly been put on hold. The Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors seemingly agreed to a deal that would send Leonard back to Toronto in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and multiple future draft picks. However, the NBA has delayed final approval while it completes an investigation into allegations that the Clippers ...

Reese, Pam and Alex recap last night's NBA Summer League games, preview tonight's games and give an update on the World Cup and Wimbledon. Last night, there were 7 games on what was an entertaining opening night of NBA Summer League action in Las Vegas. No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa and the Washington Wizards edged No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson and the Utah Jazz, 92-88. Dybantsa lived up to the hype with 27 points and seven rebounds in his professional debut, while Peterson finished with 24 point...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss whether an HBCU "Super Conference" combining the SWAC and MEAC could ever become a reality and if people really think wrestling is real. There is no official unified "HBCU Super Conference" combining the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) and Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), as both Division I conferences continue to operate independently. While the concept of a super league has been a popular talking point among fans and analysts following high-pro...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman joins the Sports Shop to give the Sports Shop crew a quiz.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss whether an HBCU "Super Conference" combining the SWAC and MEAC could ever become a reality, why the idea continues to generate buzz and what a successful merger might look like while preserving the traditions and rivalries that define HBCU athletics. There is no official unified "HBCU Super Conference" combining the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) and Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), as both Division I conferences continue to operate independentl...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the relationship between Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. Jaylen Brown was traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers on July 1, 2026 in a blockbuster trade, which became official on July 6. The trade sent Brown to Philadelphia in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks, giving Boston more financial flexibility and additional assets to reshape its roster for the future. What was the relationship truly like between Brown...