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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss UNC hiring Michael Malone as their new head basketball coach. Michael Malone is the former head coach of the Denver Nuggets. Today marks two weeks since UNC fired former head coach Hubert Davis and the search for his replacement has officially concluded. As of yesterday, the Tar Heels have hired Michael Malone, the former head coach of the Denver Nuggets, after la...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Michigan’s championship win over the UConn Huskies and a defining moment for Elliot Cadeau, whose transfer from the North Carolina Tar Heels transformed him from a promising but inconsistent player, into the leader of a national title team. The Michigan Wolverine’s 69-63 win over the UConn Huskies in the national championship carried major historical weight...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss UNC’s ongoing search for a new men’s basketball coach, debate why the program remains without a hire two weeks after Hubert Davis was fired, weigh whether the decision to let Davis go was premature or necessary to preserve the Tar Heels’ winning culture and preview tonight's National Championship game. Tomorrow marks two weeks since UNC fired for...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Michigan’s dominant Final Four win over Arizona, preview tonight’s men’s championship matchup against UConn and UCLA’s commanding performance over South Carolina to capture their first women’s national title. The Final Four matchup between Michigan Wolverines  and Arizona Wildcats over the weekend quickly turned into a one-sided...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Geno Auriemma’s controversial Final Four exchange with Dawn Staley, break down the unresolved apology drama and preview tonight’s men’s national championship clash between UConn and Michigan and what a UConn victory could mean for Dan Hurley’s legacy. On Friday night, the UConn Huskies lost to the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Final Four,...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Geno Auriemma's "apology" to Dawn Staley. On Friday night, the UConn Huskies lost to the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Final Four, ending their tournament run. Following the Final Four loss,  Geno Auriemma had a heated, very public exchange with Dawn Staley in the closing moments, reportedly sparked by frustration over a missed pregame interaction and the in...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss how UCLA dominated the women’s national championship game against South Carolina, and then turn to Virginia, analyzing the surprising firing of Amaka Agugua‑Hamilton after a Sweet 16 run and the reported internal issues that led to the decision. The UCLA Bruins defeated the   South Carolina Gamecocks in dominant fashion in the women's national  cham...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss UCLA winning the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. The UCLA Bruins defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks in dominant fashion in the women's national  championship game national championship game yesterday. UCLA controlled the game from the opening tip, built an early lead and never looked back, overwhelming South Carolina on both ends of the floor. The Gamec...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Easter speeches and their significance, share personal experiences with giving them and give their predictions for the upcoming men’s and women’s Final Four matchups. Apparently, an Easter speech is a spoken message, often delivered by children or leaders in a church setting that celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the themes of hope, renew...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if UNC firing Hubert Davis was a knee-jerk response to Duke's success. Following the departure of Hubert Davis, UNC launched a high-profile search for its next men’s basketball head coach, aiming to continue the program’s tradition of excellence. The search has focused on candidates with proven NCAA Tournament experience, strong recruiting ties and the...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if it is a good thing or bad thing that UNC has not hired a coach yet and they preview tonight’s women’s Final Four matchups, including UConn vs. South Carolina and the impact a win by Dawn Staley’s team would have on her legacy. Following the departure of Hubert Davis, UNC launched a high-profile search for its next men’s basketball head c...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Wade Harris, Bob MacKinnon and Ian Parks. Wade Harris is the CEO, Director of Player Development and the Managing Partner of the Raleigh Firebirds. Bob MacKinnon is the former Firebirds coach and is now serving the Firebirds as an advisor. Bob MacKinnon began his coaching career in 1982 and served as a Coach in the NCAA ranks for 25 years as an Assistant, Assoc...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the upcoming Final Four matchups, Kirk Cousins signing with the Raiders and analyze how Cousins has amassed over $330M in his NFL career through strategic contracts and guaranteed earnings. Kirk Cousins recently signed a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders that’s officially listed as five years for $172M, but it’s really a short-term, low-risk contract with abou...

Reese, Pam, and Alex discuss UNC’s search for a new men’s basketball head coach and explore potential candidates for the role. Following the departure of Hubert Davis, UNC launched a high-profile search for its next men’s basketball head coach, aiming to continue the program’s tradition of excellence. The search has focused on candidates with proven NCAA Tournament experien...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Marcus Anderson. Marcus Anderson is Grammy and Stellar Award Nominated artist. With 13 studio albums on his list of accomplishments, the fusion jazz artist brings R&B, Pop, Rock and Funk to make music that puts listeners in another atmosphere. Anderson joins the Sports Shop to discuss new music, the latest in his life and career and he enlightens us with in...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Brant Fowler II. Brant joins the Sports Shop to talk about Southern University sports.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Justin Gainey is the right hire for NC State. The NC State Wolfpack  moved quickly to stabilize its men’s basketball program after Will Wade’s sudden departure by hiring Justin Gainey as the 22nd head coach. Gainey, a 49‑year‑old NC State alumnus and former Wolfpack guard (1996-2000), spent the past five seasons as an assistant and associate he...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with CL Brown and GameDay Charlie. CL Brown and GameDay Charlie discuss the UNC coaching search, Justin Gainey, the biggest surprises in men’s basketball, Final Four predictions, takeaways from NC State’s press conference and more.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss UNC's search for a new head men's basketball coach and they react to Justin Gainey's press conference. Following the departure of Hubert Davis, UNC launched a high-profile search for its next men’s basketball head coach, aiming to continue the program’s tradition of excellence. The search has focused on candidates with proven NCAA Tournament experience, stro...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Justin Gainey's introductory press conference. The NC State Wolfpack moved quickly to stabilize its men’s basketball program after Will Wade’s sudden departure by hiring Justin Gainey as the 22nd head coach. Gainey, a 49‑year‑old NC State alumnus and former Wolfpack guard (1996-2000), spent the past five seasons as an assistant and associate head coach under...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss The Cleveland Browns enter the 2026 season with one of the league’s most unsettled quarterback situations, now under new head coach Todd Monken , who has made it clear there will be a true competition rather than a predetermined starter. While veteran Deshaun Watson is viewed internally as having a “fresh start” and remains a leading candidate fo...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Comedian CP and Herman Wrice. This weekend at Goodnights Comedy Club in Raleigh, two standout comics are taking the stage with very different but equally entertaining styles. On Saturday, April 4, Comedian CP, a writer/performer whose comedy special Sunday After Six debuted on VEEPS and who has written and appeared on multiple TV and streaming comedy proje...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the details of Tiger Woods’ 2026 rollover crash, including the circumstances of the accident, the sheriff’s report and Woods’ plans to step away from golf to focus on his health. On March 27, 2026,  Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover crash near his home on Jupiter Island, Florida, after attempting to pass a truck pulling a trailer and cl...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the controversy surrounding the Rooney Rule, weighing James Uthmeier’s criticisms against Roger Goodell’s defense of the policy and debating its impact on diversity and hiring practices in the NFL. The NFL’s Rooney Rule, which requires teams to interview minority candidates for key leadership positions, has recently come under renewed scrutiny af...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the McDonald’s All-American Game, Mo Williams being hired as assistant coach for the Kentucky Wildcats  and weigh in on whether Tommy Lloyd should stay with Arizona or pursue the UNC head coaching opportunity. Last night’s 2026 McDonald’s All-American Game showcased the next generation of elite high school basketball talent in Glendale, Arizona, w...