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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the PGA Tour and LIV Golf merger. What does Rory McIlroy think about the merger? Did the PGA Tour do the merger in an attempt to make LIV Golf disappear?  

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex reflect on the past 11 years on the Sports Shop and discuss some of their favorite Sports Shop moments, interviews and memories.  Ian Parks from 'Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks' makes his picks for the NFL season and where some teams will finish. Will the Carolina Panthers make the playoffs? Will the Jacksonville Jaguars have the best record in the AFC? Will the Ru...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex talk about the NBA offseason and the latest regarding New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson and Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant. Zion Williamson (#1) and Ja Morant (#2) were the 1st two draft picks in the 2019 NBA Draft. Recently, they both have been under media scrutiny. Today, who would you rather be: Ja Morant or Zion Williamson? NBA Commissioner Adam Silver w...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the impending announcement of Ja Morant's punishment, and the NFL mini-camps.  NBA Commissioner Adam Silver should be notifying the public of Ja Morant's punishment for his most recent incident with a firearm on social media very soon. What will the punishment be? How much time will Morant miss? Stefon Diggs was at mini-camp today after missing camp yesterday...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman.  Dr. Deborah Stroman from 'Dishin' It Up w/ Dr. Deborah Stroman' talks about Junetenth and the controversial marketing in the United States, the death of track and field athlete Tori Bowie, the staggering statistics surrounding birth rate in the U.S. and the racial aspect of healthcare in America.   

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with North Carolina Representative Zach Hawkins. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed the sports betting bill yesterday at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. North Carolina State Representative Zach Hawkins joins the Sports Shop to talk about the betting bill and details what it means.  

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the latest surrounding trade rumors involving Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. Zion Williamson was drafted in 2019 as the #1 overall pick to the New Orleans Pelicans. And now 5 years later, he may be getting moved. Williamson has struggled to stay on the court as he dealt with injuries that have kept him off the court. The Pelicans are reportedly inte...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with James White. James White from 'More To The Story w/ James White' talks about the diversity of NBA players, teams and how the game is growing globally. We have had great international players enter the NBA like Hakeem Olajuawon, Dirk Nowitzki, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, etc. Is America done dominating basketball?   

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss NFL mandatory mini-camp. NFL mandatory mini-camps are underway. Both Kansas City Chiefs defensvie tackle (DT) Chris Jones and Buffalo Bills wide receiver (WR) missed the first day of mandatory mini-camp for their respective teams. Jones is entering the final season of a four-year contract. Why are Jones and Diggs skipping mini-camp thus far? Will Jones or Diggs ma...

Reese, Kmac, Pam, Kendrick and Alex discuss the legacy of Nikola Jokic and have debates about NBA players and if they are Hall-of-Famers. For the past few years, there has been a debate about who is the best big in the NBA. Some said it was Joel Embiid, while others said it was Nikola Jokic. Embiid and Jokic have been MVP candidates for the past several years. Nikola Jokic is a two-time NBA MVP an...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss last night's NBA Finals Game 5, the LIV Tour and PGA Tour merger and Giants RB Saquon Barkley and his current contract situation with the NY Giants. The Miami Heat lost to the Denver Nuggets last night in the NBA Finals making the Nuggets the 2023 NBA Champions. It only took Denver 5 games to defeat the Heat. Is the current Miami Heat roster good enough to win a c...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the NBA Finals and The Denver Nuggets defeating the Miami Heat last night to claim the franchises’ first ever championship. Nikola Jokic won NBA Finals MVP honors. Where was Jimmy Butler last night? Is Butler a Hall-of-Famer? Is the current Miami Heat roster good enough to win a championship going forward? Should they add Damian Lillard? What about Chris Pau...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Denver Nuggets winning the NBA Championship last night. The Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat last night 94-89 to claim the franchises’ first ever championship. Nikola Jokic won NBA Finals MVP honors averaging 30.2 points, 14.0 rebounds and 7.2 assists in 5 games. Jokic is the fifth international NBA player to win NBA Finals MVP honors. Where d...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss who would win in a tennis matchup between Reese and Pam and the LIV Golf and PGA Tour merger. If Reese and Pam competed in a tennis matchup, who would win? 

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Paul Pierce and his questionable decisions surrounding his appearance on Kevin Garnett’s podcast and his conduct post-retirement. Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett are two retire NBA Hall-of-Fame players who played for the Boston Celtics and won the NBA Championship in 2008. Recently, Pierce made an appearamce on Garnett's podcast and brought a special guest wit...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex preview the Game 5 of the NBA Finals series between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat. Game 5 of the NBA Finals is tonight in Denver at Ball Arena. The Denver Nuggets hold a 3-1 lead over the Heat in the series. What can the Heat do to win Game 5? Will the Denver Nuggets win the series tonight and give the city of Denver their franchises' first ever championship or will t...

It is Good Look Bad Look Monday. Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex share their Good Looks and Bad Looks from this weekend.

Reese, Kmac, Pam, Kendrick and Alex discuss possible destinations for James Harden and Chris Paul next season. NBA Legend Walter Davis joins the Sports Shop to give his insight on the Denver Nuggets vs Miami Heat NBA Finals series. Recently, Ja Morant's team claimed that in the most recent video of Ja Morant brandishing a firearm, Morant is holding a toy gun. Is that believable? Does it even matte...

Reese, Kmac, Pam, Kendrick and Alex discuss Bryce Young being named QB1 for the Carolina Panthers. Yesterday, Bryce Young was named QB1 for the Carolina Panthers. With Young as the starting quarterback, what is expected of him and the Panthers in his rookie season under center? Dalvin Cook and DeAndre Hopkins are two elite NFL free agents looking for new homes. Would they be good fits with the Pan...

Reese, Kmac, Pam, Kendrick and Alex preview Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets and make their picks. The Nuggets currently hold a 2-1 series lead over the Miami Heat. Game 4 is tonight in Miami at Kaseya Center. Who wins tonight? Who wins the series? What player needs to step up in Game 4?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ed Tiryakian. Ed Tiryakian is the Visiting Associate Professor Markets and Management at Duke University. He also is associated with The Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. Tiryakian gives his insight on the PGA Tour and LIV Golf merger.   

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Deborah Stroman talks about the latest drama surrounding Zion Williamson and the decision-making of the youth.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with WRAL Investigative Sports Reporter Brian Murphy about North Carolina sports betting.  Brian Murphy joins the Sport Shop and shares the latest on sports betting in North Carolina. North Carolinians are waiting for Governor Roy Cooper to sign the sports betting bill. What is in this bill and what will North Carolinians be able to bet on? Listen to what Brian...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss last night's NBA Finals game between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets, the expectation of Chris Paul to be waived and Ja Morant's "toy" gun. The Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat 109-94 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals taking a 2-1 lead in the series. Nikola Jokic produced 32 points, 21 rebounds and 10 assists and Jamal Murray added 34 points, 10 rebounds and 10...

Reese and Kmac discuss the merging of the PGA Tour and LIV golf. Everybody was absolutely shocked when the PGA Tour and LIV Golf merger was announced. Golfers like Tiger Woods passed up on huge deals. LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman allegedly offered Woods a contract for up to $1B to join LIV Golf. A deal that Woods turned down to remain loyal to the PGA. A decision that today doesn't seem so wise. Woods...