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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the NFL Draft and evaluate the draft selections from the Panthes, Raiders, Rowboys, Commanders, Jets and Cardinals. The NFL Draft concluded this weekend! How did your team do during the draft? Are there picks you’re especially excited about or scratching your head over? Which teams "won" the draft? How did the Carolina Panthers do?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss whether the Knicks can hold off the Hawks in a tightly contested series, how far the surging Spurs can go behind Victor Wembanyama and whether the Celtics are on a clear path to the Finals despite Joel Embiid’s return for the 76ers. The 2026 NBA playoffs are currently in the first round and several strong storylines are taking shape. The first-round playoff series...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the NFL Draft winners and losers and the NBA Playoffs including teams like the Lakers and Knicks. The 2026 NBA playoffs are currently in the first round. The first-round playoff series between the  New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks is currently tied 2-2 and has been one of the most competitive matchups so far. The Knicks won Game 1, but the Hawks responded by t...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss their Good Looks and Bad Looks on this Good Look Bad Look Monday. It is Good Look Bad Look Monday! What are your Good Looks and Bad Looks? How was your weekend? The NFL Draft concluded this weekend! How did your team do during the draft? Are there picks you’re especially excited about or scratching your head over? Which teams "won" the draft?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss round 2 of the NFL Draft and if Henri Veesaar will stay with UNC. Round 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft takes place today, continuing the selection process after Round 1. It begins in the evening and gives teams another chance to add impact players who slipped out of the first round. Many franchises use this round to target value picks, fill key roster needs, and find sta...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks to discuss the first round of the NFL Draft and his NBA Playoff picks. Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks joins the Sports Shop to share his picks for this weekend in the NBA Playoffs. Who will win this weekend: Los Angeles Lakers or Houston Rockets? San Antonio Spurs or Portland Trail Blazers? Boston Celtics or Philadelphia 76ers? Atlant...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss round one of the NFL Drfaft and last night's NBA Playoff games.  Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft featured a mix of expected picks and a few surprises at the top. The Las Vegas Raiders selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick, followed by edge rusher David Bailey going to the New York Jets and running back Jeremiyah Love landing with the...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss round one of the NFL Draft night and last night's NBA games. Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft featured a mix of expected picks and a few surprises at the top. The Las Vegas Raiders selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick, followed by edge rusher David Bailey going to the New York Jets and running back Jeremiyah Love landing with the Arizona...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman discusses why the NBA is better than college basketball and gives the Sports Shop crew a quiz on Sports acronyms. Which is better: NBA Basketball or College Basketball? How did you do on the quiz?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss last night's NBA Playoff games. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns to take control of their series, using their pace and defense to stay ahead for most of the game and securing a key win.  Devin Booker kept Phoenix competitive, but the Suns couldn’t generate enough late momentum to close the gap. With the win, Oklahoma City now leads the seri...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the biggest storylines heading into the 2026 NFL Draft in Detroit, including what to watch on draft night, the contrasting roster-building approaches of UNC and Duke in the transfer portal, fan reactions across both programs and whether Henri Veesaar will return to UNC or declare for the NBA Draft. The 2026 NFL Draft begins tonight and runs from April 23-25, 2026, with...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the biggest storylines heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, including its start in Detroit, the controversy surrounding Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini, Fernando Mendoza’s decision to skip the event and Alabama’s unusually thin group of top-tier prospects compared to recent years. The 2026 NFL Draft begins tonight and runs from April 23-25, 2026, with the f...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if they would rather have Brandon Miller or Scoot Henderson. Last night’s NBA playoff action had a little bit of everything, but the  Los Angeles Lakers  were the main storyline, beating the  Houston Rockets  101-94 to take a 2-0 series lead.  LeBron James  finished with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, but it felt more like...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Lakers win over the Rockets and the dynamic between LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Last night’s NBA playoff action had a little bit of everything, but the Los Angeles Lakers  were the main storyline, beating the  Houston Rockets  101-94 to take a 2-0 series lead.  LeBron James  finished with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, b...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the performances of LeBron James and Scoot Henderson last night and who has been the best star of the NBA Playoffs thus far.  Last night’s NBA playoff action had a little bit of everything, but the Los Angeles Lakers  were the main storyline, beating the  Houston Rockets  101-94 to take a 2-0 series lead.  LeBron James finished with...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss what UNC, Duke and NC State Basketball did in the transfer portal. Over the past week or so, Triangle college basketball programs have been active in the transfer portal, with North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball and Duke Blue Devils men's basketball taking very different approaches to roster building. UNC has undergone a major roster overhaul, highlighted by...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss what UNC Basketball did in the transfer portal.  Over the past week or so, North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball has completely reshaped its roster through the transfer portal, highlighted by a massive burst of activity in the last couple of days. The headline additions came all at once, with the Tar Heels landing Terrence Brown , along with  Matt Ab...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss last night's NBA Playoff action including the Lakers, Trail Blazers, 76ers and the performances of LeBron James and Scoot Henderson. Last night’s NBA playoff action had a little bit of everything, but the Los Angeles Lakers were the main storyline, beating the Houston Rockets 101-94 to take a 2-0 series lead. LeBron James finished with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 7...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the NFL Draft, tonight's NBA Playoff games and more. Tonight’s NBA playoff slate features pivotal matchups as several series continue to develop and pressure begins to rise across the league. The Boston Celtics  host the  Philadelphia 76ers  in a high-stakes Eastern Conference battle, out west, the  Los Angeles Lakers  take on the&nb...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Ty Simpson is better than Brock Purdy RIGHT NOW. Since it's NFL Draft week, do you believe Alabama QB Ty Simpson is a 1st round pick? Is Ty Simpson better than Brock Purdy RIGHT NOW?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Knicks’ collapse against the Atlanta Hawks after blowing a double-digit lead in Game 2, breaking down whether the Hawks and CJ McCollum’s clutch late-game shot-making can actually swing the series and the NFL Draft. The New York Knicks suffered a tough 107-106 loss to the Atlanta Hawks last night, blowing a double-digit lead in Game 2 of their play...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves’ big comeback over the Denver Nuggets and whether Anthony Edwards and company can finish the job in the series, the Cleveland Cavaliers taking control against the Toronto Raptors and if anyone is really paying attention to that matchup and then turn their focus to tonight’s slate. The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a strong come...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the ongoing uncertainty surrounding North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball as the program undergoes a major offseason reset, breaking down, the coaching staff shake-up involving Michael Malone, Kim English’s sudden reversal that left questions about what went wrong and where UNC goes next, while also shifting to the bigger NCAA eligibility conversation an...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss a wild night in the playoffs, from the New York Knicks collapsing late against the Atlanta Hawks to the Carolina Hurricanes grinding out a double-overtime thriller over the Ottawa Senators. The  New York Knicks suffered a tough 107-106 loss to the Atlanta Hawks last night, blowing a double-digit lead in Game 2 of their playoff series. CJ McCollum led Atlanta with 3...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex preview tonight's NBA playoff games. The NBA Playoffs began this weekend! The 2026 NBA Playoffs opened with a strong weekend of Game 1 action that mostly saw higher seeds take control, though there were a few early surprises. Looking ahead, Game 2 action continues tonight and tomorrow with key matchups including the Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers, New York Knicks v...