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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks. Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks shares his picks from some NFL games this weekend. Who wins: Pittsburgh Steelers or Cincinnati Bengals? Jacksonville Jaguars or Buccaneers? Arizona Cardinals or Chicago Bears?

Kmac, Pam, Kendrick and Alex discuss Dave Doeren's comments related to UNC and Mack Brown. Dave Doeren made some controversial comments about UNC when he was in the NC State locker room. How should people feel about Doeren and his comments?

Pam, Kendrick and Alex discuss Aaron Rodgers’ potential return, Tua Tagovailoa and Lamar Jackson's recent comments. New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered an achilles tear months ago. Recently, Rodgers was added to the active Jets roster. How should people feel about Rodgers? Tua Tagovailoa has been criticized for his play. Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens are underdogs in a...

Pam, Kendrick and Alex discuss the wins of UNC, Duke and NC State. All three triangle basketball teams won last night. The #21 Duke Blue Devils defeated the #10 Baylor Bears 78-70. The NC State Wolfpack defeated the St. Louis Billikens 82-70. #11 North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the #7 Oklahoma Sooners 81-69. 

Kmac, Pam, Kendrick and Alex discuss if Steph Curry should be ranked ahead of Shaq all-time. Shaq recently said that Steph Curry should be ranked ahead of him all-time and should be in the conversation of best player of all-time. Should Curry be ranked ahead of Shaq all-time? Is Curry the best player of all-time?

Kmac, Pam, Kendrick and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman talks about signing day in college football and the controversy surrounding UNC's Mack Brown and NC State's Dave Doeren.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Ja Morant's return to NBA play. Ja Morant made his debut last night for the 2023-24 NBA season after a 25-game suspension to open the season. The Memphis Grizzlies came back from down 24 points to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 115-113 last night. Ja Morant recorded 34 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds and the game-winning bucket in his return to NBA play. What should peop...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Warriors win over the Celtics, the UNC Lady Tar Heels, and some narratives surrounding Draymond Green and Micah Parsons. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics 132-126 last night in overtime. Are the Warriors back? #24 North Carolina Lady Tar Heels defeated the Oklahoma Sooners yesterday 61-52. With the win, UNC improved to 8-4 while Oklahoma dropped...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Christmas and which teams have the worst fan bases in sports. Which team has worst fan base in sports? The Dallas Cowboys? New York Yankees? Los Angeles Lakers? Duke? Someone else? Ja Morant made his debut last night for the 2023-24 NBA season after a 25-game suspension to open the season. The Memphis Grizzlies came back from down 24 points to defeat the New Orlea...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with UNC great Phil Ford about the passing of Eric Montross. Yesterday morning, UNC legend Eric Montross passed away from cancer at age 52. Phil Ford joins the Sports Shop to talk about his experience with Montross as well as the life, legacy and impact of Montross.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Reese's birthday festivities, the passing of Eric Montross and the Eagles loss to Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 20-17 last night on Monday Night Football. With the win, the Seahawks improved to 7-7 while the Eagles dropped to 10-4. The Eagles have lost three straight games. Should Philly fans be worried about the Eagles? Yesterday morni...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss upcoming bowl games and the Lakers hanging a banner for winning the In Season Tournament. Western Kentucky University and Old Dominion competed yesterday in the Toastery Bowl. Western Kentucky trailed 28-0 early in the second quarter before winning the game 38-35. WKU scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to win the Famous Toastery Bowl in OT over Old...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Clippers winning 8 straight games, Ja Morant returning tonight and the abysmal Detroit Pistons. People were clowning the Clippers after they traded for James Harden and struggled to win games. Now almost two months after the trade, the Clippers have caught fire. The Los Angeles Clippers have won 8 straight games. Are the Clippers the 2nd best team in the West...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with actress Lauren E. Banks. Lauren E. Banks is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama and Howard University, from which she received her MFA and BFA in acting, respectively. In 2017, Lauren was awarded Yale's Carol Finch Dye Award, whose previous recipients include Frances McDormand and Meryl Streep. Banks is most known for her work as Siobhan Quays in Showtime's...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Reese's birthday, UNC's loss to Kentucky and the accomplishments of North Carolina Central University coaches LeVelle Moton and Trei Oliver. It's Reese's birthday! #9 UNC lost to #14 Kentucky over the weekend 87-83. Was this a bad loss for UNC? North Carolina Central basketball LeVelle Moton won his 252nd game on Friday. He is now the record holder for the most wins as...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Cowboys loss to the Bills and UNC's loss to Kentucky. The Buffalo Bills defeated the Dallas Cowboys 31-10. With the win, the Bills improved 8-6 to while the Cowboys dropped to 10-4. Who will win the NFC East: The Philadelphia Eagles or the Dallas Cowboys? #9 UNC lost to #14 Kentucky 87-83 in a close game over the weekend. Should Reese and Pam be okay with the...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss their Good Looks and Bad Looks on this Good Look Bad Look Monday. Yesterday, the Carolina Panthers got their second win of the season after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 9-7. With the win, the Panthers improved to 2-12 while the Falcons dropped to 6-8. Will the Panthers win another game this season?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the state of the Warriors and the leadership of Steph Curry. The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors 121-113 last night. With the loss, the Warriors dropped to 10-14 and currently sit at 11th place in the Western Conference. Additionally, Draymond Green is suspended indefinitely. Should people be worried about the Warriors? With all of Draymond...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Raiders historic win over the Chargers. The Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 63-21 last night on Thursday Night Football. What does this loss mean for Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley's job security going forward? What does this win mean for Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce's job going forward?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with LeVelle Moton. As Coach Moton closes in on a monumental accomplishment, he reflects on his life and upbringing. Coach Moton is closing in on history as he is poised to become the winningest coach in NCCU basketball history. The North Carolina Central University Eagles men's basketball team will host the St. Andrews Knights tonight at 7pm. Will NC Central get th...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks. Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks shares his picks from some NFL games this weekend. Who wins: New York Giants or New Orleans Saints? Washington Commanders or Los Angeles Rams? Baltimore Ravens or Jacksonville Jaguars?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with CL Brown. CL Brown from Shoot Around w/ CL Brown breaks down this weekend's game between UNC vs Kentucky.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Draymond Green's indefinite suspension. Draymond Green has been suspended indefinitely after his ejection in the Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns game two nights ago. Did the NBA get it right with the indefinite suspension?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the potential split between Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots at the end of the season and the fracas that took place at the end of the Pacers and Bucks game. New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and the Patriots are expected to separate at the end of the season. What's next for Bill Belichick? What about the Patriots? The Milwaukee Bucks defea...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss NC State acquiring Grayson McCall through the transfer portal and the state and future of the NCAA with the transfer portal. The NC State Wolfpack football team added Grayson McCall to the quarterback room yesterday through the transfer portal. Also, MJ Morris is out at NC State and is heading to Maryland. Are these good moves or bad moves?