The Best of the Sports Shop

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Cliff Bumgardner and Chris Lea. Bumgardner and Lea discuss a pro wrestling documentary on PBS titled, "When Giants Walked Here" regarding some wrestling legends and Dorton Arena. The documentary will air next Thursday at 10pm. You can also see it at the Rialto on Tuesday. The Rialto address is 1620 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27608

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if it is okay to call yourself the goat. Simone Biles is one of the greatest Olympians ever and is likely the greatest gymnast of all time. Is it okay to call yourself the goat?

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Tommy Davidson. Tommy Davidson discusses his storied career, new music, new ventures and all the actors and celebrities he's worked with including Katt Williams, Richard Pryor, Bernie Mac, Jodeci, Mary J. Blige, Cedric the Entertainer, Samuel L. Jackson D.L. Hughley, Halle Berry and more. What new things are coming down the pike for Davidson? Does Tommy Davidson make...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Kobe and Gigi day and last night's NFL HOF game. The NFL Hall of Fame game was last night to open the NFL preseason! The Chicago Bears defeated the Houston Texans 21-17 last night. The game ended early because of inclement weather. How did the new Kickoff look? Julius Peppers will be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame. What did he say about his induction?

Pam and Alex discuss Simone Biles, her Olympic performance and her historical standing in Olympic competition. Simone Biles became a six-time Olympic gold medalist yesterday. She earned her ninth Olympic medal of all time, tying Nadia Comaneci for the most all-time. Biles is the first gymnast to win non-consecutive Olympic all-around golds and she is the first Olympic all-around champion over the...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Paris Olympics and tonight's NFL Hall of Fame game. The Chicago Bears and Houston Texans will face off in the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game tonight at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Aug. 1. Are the new NFL Kickoff rules good or bad? Have you been watching the Paris Olympics?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman discusses the Paris Olympics, doping and focuses on a specific case of doping by Chinese athletes. What does it mean to be clean as an athlete? What is fair?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Katie Ledecky's performance in the 1500m freestyle event at the Paris Olympics and Team USA's performance in 3-on-3 competition. Katie Ledecky dominated the 1500 m freestyle event in the Olympics yesterday. How great is Katie Ledecky? Team USA has not been good in 3-on-3 competiton. Is the U.S. sending their best?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss if the new NFL Kickoff rules, if they would rather have Dak Prescott or CeeDee Lamb and Aaron Rodgers and Garrett Wilson. Aaron Rodgers has been animated during some New York Jets practices. Where is Rodgers' energy coming from? What about Garrett Wilson and the other Jets? Can Aaron Rodgers win MVP this season? The Dallas Cowboys are looking to sign wide receiver CeeDe...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Team USA's win over South Sudan and the NFL Team USA defeated Team South Sudan 103-86 yesterday. Joel Embiid did not play against South Sudan after he had started all the previous games. Anthony Davis started the game yesterday in Embiid's place. Will every player on Team USA play next game against Puerto Rico on Saturday? What USA Olympian will be benched next game?

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss and if people are anointed as the greatest too soon. Simone Biles won yet another gold medal when Team USA's women's gymnastics team won the gold medal in the 'Women's Artistic Team All-Around event' at the Olympics. Biles is the greatest olympic gymnast ever. But in today's world, are people anointed as "The Goat" too soon? Is this gymastics team the best ever? Which...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss what Olympic sports they hae been watching most. What Olympic sports has the Sports Shop crew been watching most? What is Reese's favorite Olympic sport? Which Carolina Panthers player will have the biggest impact this season?

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss comments from Bryce Young and Dave Canales. Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young and head coach Dave Canales spoke yesterday about the team. What did Bryce Young and Dave Canales say? Should Panthers fans be optimistic?

Reese and Alex discuss Team USA's women's rugby team medaling, Team USA's women's gymnastics team winning the gold medal and the legacy of Simone Biles. Team USA's women's gymnastics team won the gold medal in the 'Women's Artistic Team All-Around event' at the Olympics. What is the legacy of Simone Biles? Team USA's women's rugby team defeated Australia 14-12 yesterday on a score on the last play...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Dave Canales' comments about Carolina Panthers players that have stood out at practice. Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales made statements recently about Carolina Panthers players that have been standing out in camp. Who are they? Do you know them? The Olympics are still going on! What happened in the Paris Olympics yesterday?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Tua Tagovailoa is a better quarterback than Justin Herbert. Who is better: Tua Tagovailoa or Justin Herbert? Is Tua a top quarterback in the NFL? Tua Tagovailoa inked a new deal over the weekend. Tagivailoa signed a 4-year, $212M contract with the Miami Dolphins. Tua has a record of 1-5 against teams with a winning record. Can you win with Tagovailoa? Is T...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Tua Tagovailoa is a top quarterback in the NFL. Who is better: Tua Tagovailoa or Justin Herbert? Would Tua be a top 5 quarterback if he were in the NFC? Tua Tagovailoa inked a new deal over the weekend. Tagivailoa signed a 4-year, $212M contract with the Miami Dolphins. Tua has a record of 1-5 against teams with a winning record. Can you win with Tagovailo...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss if Tua is overrated and overpaid. Tua Tagovailoa inked a new deal over the weekend. Tagivailoa signed a 4-year, $212M contract with the Miami Dolphins. Tua has a record of 1-5 against teams with a winning record. Can you win with Tagovailoa? Is Tua overpaid and overrated? Is Tua deserving of his new contract?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Tua Tagovailoa is deserving of his new contract and if he is a top 5 quarterback in the AFC. Tua Tagovailoa and Jordan Love inked new deals over the weekend. Jordan Love signed a 4-year, $220M contract with the Green Bay Packers and Tua Tagivailoa signed a 4-year, $212M contract with the Miami Dolphins. Which was the better deal: Tua with the Dolphins or Love w...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Erika Wilkins and Brianna Kennedy. Wilkins and Kennedy join the Sports Shop to discuss an event on August 3rd and what people to support students in the community, black-owned businesses and more! On Saturday, August 3, 2024, go to Forest Hills Event Field to attend The Coco Drip Back To School Bash. The address is 1619 University Dr. Durham, NC 27707. To...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Jayson Tatum not playing in Team USA's win over Serbia and the controversial opening ceremony at the Olympics in Paris. Team USA defeated Team Serbia 110-84 over the weekend. LeBron James and Kevin Durant led the way for Team USA. Durant had a game-high 23 points on 8-for-9 shooting including 5-for-5 from three while James recorded 21 points, 9 assists and 8 rebou...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss their Good Looks and Bad Looks of the weekend. Have you been enjoying the Olympics so far? How was your weekend?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss which Olympic sport they are most looking forward to watching. The 2024 Paris Olympics are here! Which Olympic sport should people most be forwarding to watching? Can Pam swim? Which newcomer to the ACC do you think will be most successful this season: SMU, Cal or Stanford?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dabo Swinney and evaluate ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips and the ACC Conference as a whole. Jim Phillips is the commissioner of the ACC. Has Phillips done a good job? Is the ACC Conference in a good place? Dabo Swinney is the head football coach of the Clemson Tigers. Swinney spoke to the Sports Shop about this upcoming season. What should Clemson fans expect?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Mack Brown and Fran Brown. Fran Brown is the head football coach of the Syracuse Orange. Mack Brown is the head football coach of the UNC Tar Heels. Both Fran and Mack spoke to the Sports Shop. What insight did Fran and Mack offer about their respective teams as the season approaches?