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Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss the Chelsea vs Wrexham soccer game tonight and a little Carolina Panthers football. A high profile soccer match between British power Chelsea and Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham will play in Chapel Hill tonight in Kenan Stadium at 7:30 pm. The match is estimated to bring in $15M in economic impact to Chapel Hill. The Carolina Panthers will begin their season in a few months. Wi...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Joel Embiid's recent comments on winning a championship and Steph Curry's view on the Warriors going into next season. Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid wants to win a championship. Can Embiid win a ring in Philly? Stephen Curry seems to be fond of the new Warriors roster. The Golden State Warriors added some players like Chris Paul and Dario Saric while also...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the personnel cuts ESPN has been making recently. ESPN has been making personnel cuts, but why is ESPN making these cuts? Is ESPN making cuts for money, image or something else? Also, ESPN is looking into a new broadcast team to replace the trio of Mark Jackson, Jeff Van Gundy and Mike Breen. Who would be good in this role? How will streaming and sports intersect?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, Tony Pollard and their contract situations. New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley and Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs did not sign their franchise tags with their respective teams. However, Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard did sign his contract tender. Should Barkley and Jacobs have signed their tenders? What a...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss DeAndre Hopkins signing with the Titans, Saquon Barkley's contract situation, Dame's trade request and more. DeAndre Hopkins is signing a two-year, $26M deal with the Tennessee Titans with the opportunity to make up to $15M with incentives. With the addition of Hopkins, can the Titans win the AFC South? Saquon Barkley and the New York Giants still have not reached...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Steph Curry's victory in golf and Carlos Alcaraz's huge victory in tennis. This weekend, Stephen Curry won his 1st American Century (AC) Championship. Steph won the tournament with a walk-off eagle shot. Could Curry be a professional golfer?  Carlos Alcaraz won Wimbledon this weekend with a victory over Novak Djokovic. Alcaraz is only 20 years old and with th...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss their weekend activities and share their Good Looks and Bad Looks on this Good Look Bad Look Monday. This weekend, Stephen Curry won his 1st American Century (AC) Championship. Could Curry be a professional golfer? Also, Reese details going to Charlotte Hornets games years ago and seeing Sonya Curry with a baby. Did Reese meet Steph Curry as a baby? How many peopl...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Nicole Sampson and Anissa Little about North Carolina high school girl's basketball and the All-Star game taking place on Monday. On Monday night, the NCHSAA East/West Girl's All Star game will take place in Greensboro at the Greensboro Coliseum. Nicole Sampson is the coach at Southeast Raleigh high school and Anissa Little is the coach at Union Pines high...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Steve Rao about a cricket tournament.  The State of North Carolina will be hosting the major league cricket championship in Morrrisville on July 20. For more information visit: majorleaguecricket.com    

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss James Harden's trade request, Saquon Barkley's contract situation and Damian Lillard's trade request. The Miami Heat reportedly put together a trade package for Tyler Herro and several first round picks. Will Miami and Portland get a deal done? Will Lillard even be dealt? The New York Giants and Saquon Barkley still have not agreed on a contract. What should the G...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the controversy surrounding Northwestern University football, NBA Summer League and more on the ESPY's.      

Kmac, Pam, Kendrick and Alex discuss if the format of the ESPY Awards needs to be changed.  The 2023 ESPY's took place last night. Many awards were given out to elite athletes like LeBron James, Patrick Mahomes and Angel Reese to name a few. However, it seems the ESPY's may not be all that they're cracked up to be. Does the format of the ESPY Awards need to be changed? If so, what changes sho...

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Jon Scheyer's press conference yesterday. Duke Head Basketball Coach Jon Scheyer had a press conference yesterday where he spoke with media members about all things Duke basketball. Will Duke be better next year than they were this past season? How much confidence should there be in Scheyer as the coach?

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Ja Morant, Damian Lillard, James Harden, Chris Paul and LeBron James' speech at the ESPY's. LeBron James won the 'Record-Breaking Performance' award at last night's ESPY's. When James gave his acceptance speech, he was clear when informing the public that he is not retiring and has 'a lot' left in the tank. Did anyone expect James to retire? What does this say about LeBr...

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss last night's ESPY's and share their thoughts on the event and the impact of the Jimmy Valvano Foundation. 

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with the president of TWIG Rose Foster and Justine Pennycooke about golf.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Rand Paul's comments at the LIV Golf-PGA Tour merger hearing in regards NIL. Kentucky Senator Rand Paul spoke during a hearing regarding the LIV Golf-PGA Tour merger and pivoted to talking about NIL (name, image and likeness). Paul has problem with NIL and made some controversial comments.      

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Zion Williamson's offseason and Brandon Miller's summer league play. New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has had trouble staying healthy in his basketball career. This offseason Williamson has focused on working on his body via diet and exercise to prepare for the upcoming season. Brandon Miller had his best Summer League showing last night scoring 26 poi...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss their favorite cities, the Northwestern University football controversy, Jon Gruden's lawsuit and the MLB All Star Game. Pat Fitzgerald was fired by the president of Nothwestern University. However, the assistant coaches will get to stay. Should they have fired the assistant coaches too? Did Northwestern handle this correctly? What's next for Northwestern football...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with two-time Grammy nominated saxophonist Marcus Anderson. Marcus Anderson is hosting the 5th Annual Jazz and Coffee Escape at North Carolina Central University. The jazz festival will run from July 27-29. There will be jazz music, coffee and BBQ. There will be a mix of well-established and up and coming artists featuring an incredible lineup including Glenn J...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Pam's superior tennis ability and the Northwestern University football hazing scandal. Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald was recently fired in a hazing scandal. Did Fitzgerald know about the hazing? Will Fitzgerald take legal action against Northwestern? Are there others leadership members within the Northwestern University that should be held accountable...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Damian Lillard's trade request, prospective suitors and the firing of Northwestern University footbal coach Pat Fitzgerald. Damian Lillard requested a trade to the Miami Heat and the Heat only. Portland Trail Blazers GM Joe Cronin is in no rush to trade Lillard and plans to get the best deal they can. Will Dame be traded before the season starts? When will he be t...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Pat Fitzgerald and his firing amid a hazing scandal.  Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald was recently fired in a hazing scandal. Did Fitzgerald know about the hazing? Will Fitzgerald take legal action against Northwestern? Not too long ago, Bob Huggins was arrested for drunken-driving. It was reported that Huggins retired but now Huggins is saying he...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the NBA In Season Tournament. Once the groups for the tournament are all sorted out, the teams will play one another on Tuesdays and Fridays from Nov. 3-28 as part of group play called “Tournament Nights.” Each team will play four group games in all, with two coming at home and another two on the road. The quarterfinals will occur on Dec. 4-5, the semi...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Brandon Miller's play so far in the Summer League and Pam and Reese's celebrity tennis match. Brandon Miller of the Charlotte Hornets hasn't looked as great as people expected him to look so far in the Summer League. Should the Hornets have drafted Scoot Henderson instead? Does the G-League develop players better than college? Are we overreacting to the Summer Lea...