The Best of the Sports Shop

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss OJ Simpson's death, his legacy and some NBA basketball. OJ Simpson is a polarizing person in U.S. History. Simpson passed away yesterday at age 76 from prostate cancer. What is his legacy? How will he be remembered? What's going on in the NBA?

Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks. Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks shares his picks for this coming weekend in the NBA. Who will win this weekend: Detroit Pistons or Dallas Mavericks? Utah Jazz or Los Angeles Clippers? Phoenix Suns or Sacramento Kings?

Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Wade Harris and Marcus Burgess. It is Firebirds Friday! Wade Harris is the CEO, Director of Player Development and the Managing Partner of the Raleigh Firebirds. Marcus Burgess is the interim president of Saint Augustine's University. For more information visit: raleighfirebirds.net

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss John Calipari officially becoming the head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks. John Calipari is now officially the head coach of the Arkansas University men's basketball team. Calipari was at Kentucky University for 15 years. How did Calipari come to the decision to leave Kentucky? What does he plan to do in Arkansas?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss sports betting in the NBA. Jontay Porter is the brother of Michael Porter Jr. Jontay Porter is a two-way player on the Toronto Raptors. Porter is currently being investigated for betting and if found guilty, is facing a potential ban from the NBA. What does NBA Commissioner Adam Silver have to say about NBA players betting on games?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Caleb Williams has faced adversity, if Kmac should want Drake Maye and if the transfer portal has helped or hurt college athletics.  Caleb Williams will likely be the #1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. However, some people are skeptical of Caleb Williams as he enters the NFL. Should people be worried about Caleb Williams? Has Williams faced adversity?...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman and Val Ackerman. Val Ackerman is the Commissioner of the Big East and is the former WNBA Commissioner as well as the first WNBA Commissioner ever. Ackerman and Dr. Stroman discuss both women's college basketball and professional women's basketball.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Kendra Bulluck. Kendra N. Bulluck-Major, Executive Director of the Orange Blossom Classic, is a serial entrepreneur and business professional with over 18 years of experience in business development, acquisition, and management. Bullock joins the Sports Shop to share some important information about the Classic and another event. For more information visit: htt...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Warriors basketball, the NFL Draft and The Master's. The Warriors are in 10th place in the Western Conference, half a game behind the Los Angeles Lakers, who they defeated last night. How should people view the Golden State Warriors? The Masters is this weekend. Tiger Woods says that he can win it. Do you believe in Tiger Woods this weekend? The NFL Draft is comin...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss various renditions of the NCAA men's basketball anthem "One Shining Moment." "One Shining Moment" is the NCAA men;s basketball anthem. There have been many different renditions but, which is the best? What should be the NCAA women's basketball anthem?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss expectations for Tiger Woods this weekend in the Masters. The Masters is this weekend. Tiger Woods says that he can win it. Do you believe in Tiger Woods this weekend?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with author Dr. Harris Cooper. Dr. Harris Cooper talks about baseball, whiskey, his upbringing and the two books he has out. The books are available online through Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Target. You can get a signed copy online at: findingamericabaseball.com or at the Durham Bulls ball park team store.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss viewership in men's and women's college basketball, college tranfer portal moves, Cooper Flagg and Kentucky's men college basketball coaching search. John Calipari has been the Kentucky Wildcats head coach for decades. Calipari is leaving Kentucky to coach the Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team. Who should Kentucky hire to replace him? Dawn Staley? For college me...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss UConn's national championship win over Purdue. The #1 UConn Huskies defeated the #1 Purdue Boilermakers 75-60 to win the NCAA Tournament National Championship last night. UConn is the first team to repeat as National Champions in men's college basketball since the Florida Gators in 2006-07. Is UConn's head coach Dan Hurley the best coach in college basketball? What's ne...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if UConn is a dynasty. With UConn winning the National Championship last night, UConn is the first team to repeat as National Champions in men's college basketball since the Florida Gators in 2006-07. Is UConn a dynasty? Are they the "standard?"

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Gregory Reynaud Williams (GRW Law). GRW Law talks about trangender athletics, the transfer rule, sports gambling, the transfer portal and more.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss and if the Hornets should hire Lindsey Harding as their head coach. The Charlotte Hornets have no been good for quite some time and they will have a head coachin opening at the end of the season. If you were the Charlotte Hornets, do you give Lindsey Harding the head coaching job? Kara Lawson is the head coach of the Duke Blue Devils women's basketball team. Her a...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Elizabeth Overstreet and discuss sports viewership in men's and women's sports.  Elizabeth Overstreet is a Love, Relationship & Business Strategist. Overstreet talks about women's basketball and sports viewership.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss South Carolina's National Championship. The South Carolina Gamecocks finished their perfect season with a 38-0 record and a NCAA National Championship. How impressive is Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks? What makes for a better story: Purdue winning their first National Championship or UConn repeating?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss NC State basketball, Bronny declaring for the NBA Draft and more. Both NC State basketball teams lost in the Final Four over the weekend. The women's NC State Lady Wolfpack lost to the eventual National Champion #1 South Carolina Gamecocks. The men's NC State basketball team lost to the #1 Purdue Boilermakers who play tonight in the National Championship game agai...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss who could replace John Calipari, Bronny James declaring for the NBA Draft, Cooper Flagg and Walter Davis entering the Hall of Fame. Former Kentucky Wildcats coach John Calipari is finalizing a 5-year deal with the Arkansas Razorbacks basketball team. Calipari has won one National Championship in 15 years with Kentucky. What does this mean for men's college basketb...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Alabama vs UConn in the men's Final Four and their Good Looks and Bad Looks on this Good Look Bad Look Monday. Former Kentucky Wildcats coach John Calipari is finalizing a 5-year deal with the Arkansas Razorbacks basketball team. Calipari has won one National Championship in 15 years with Kentucky. What does this mean for men's college basketball? #1 Purdue Boilermakers...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the men's and women's NCAA Tournament Final Four matchup, the future of NC State basketball and tonight's NCAA National Championship. Both NC State basketball teams lost in the Final Four over the weekend. The women's NC State Lady Wolfpack lost to the eventual National Champion #1 South Carolina Gamecocks. The men's NC State basketball team lost to the #1 Purdue...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ernie Myers. Ernie Myers talks about the Final Four matchups and NC State men and women's basketball.  For the men's team, #11 NC State Wolfpack play the #1 Purdue Boilermakers in the Final Four tomorrow night. Who will win? For the women's team, #3 NC State Lady Wolfpack play #1 South Carolina Gamecocks tonight. Who will win? What will be the NCAA Men's C...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Chucky Brown. Chucky Brown talks about the Final Four matchups and NC State men and women's basketball.  For the men's team, #11 NC State Wolfpack play the #1 Purdue Boilermakers in the Final Four tomorrow night. Who will win? For the women's team, #3 NC State Lady Wolfpack play #1 South Carolina Gamecocks tonight. Who will win? What will be the NCAA Men's...