The Best of the Sports Shop

Reese, Kmac and Pam discuss Memorial Day and debate cookout traditions, trends and dishes. Who makes better baked beans: Reese or Kmac? What are essential dishes needed at cookouts?

Reese, Kmac and Pam discuss the last night's ECF matchup between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat. The Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat last night 110-97 in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference Finals. With the win, the Celtics stay alive and push the series to at least six games. The Celtics got contribtions from several players, four of them scoring 20+ points. The Heat struggled as their s...

Reese, Kmac and Pam talk with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Deborah Stroman outlines some lowlight incidents in fan conduct in sports. Dr. Stroman also shares her experience following her recent trip to Africa.

Reese, Kmac and Pam discuss the recent events surrounding the Washington football franchise. The Washington Commanders recent trademark application was denied. What’s next for the Commanders? How has the Washington football franchise been handled over the years?  

Reese, Kmac and Pam discuss tonight's ECF matchup between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat. The Boston Celtics host the Miami Heat tonight in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference Finals series. The Celtics were down 0-3 but managed to win Game 4 in Miami 116-99 to avoid a sweep. Teams are 0-150 in the NBA Playoffs when down 0-3. Will the Celtics force a Game 6? Can the Celtics be the first team in...

Reese, Kmac and Pam discuss some of the biggest news in the sports world. The Florida Panthers swept the Carolina Hurricanes last night with their 4-3 victory over the Canes. With the victory, the Panthers advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1996. Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens offense have a new offensive coordinator in Todd Monken. Will Jackson’s style of pla...

Reese, Kmac and Pam speak with the founder of the Triangle Golf Challenge Sherrod Banks. The golf tournament will be on Friday June 9 at Lonnie Poole Golf Course. The event is designed to raise money for families who are moving from welfare to work and from public housing to private homeownership. For more information visit: trianglegolfchallenge.org OR call 919-474-9137  

Reese, Kmac and Pam discuss the The Soccer Tournament (TST) in Cary, NC. The 7-on-7 soccer tournament is from June 1-June 4 at WakeMed Soccer Park located in Cary, North Carolina. The tournament winner will receive the $1M prize. For more information visit: thetournament.com

Reese, Kmac and Pam discuss the Eastern Conference hockey series between the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers.  The Canes are down 0-3 to the Panthers. Four NHL teams have comeback from an 0-3 deficit. Will the Hurricanes be the 5th NHL team to comeback from an 0-3 deficit in the playoffs? Can they force a Game 5 at PNC Arena? Game 4 is tonight in Florida at FLA Live Arena.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss NBA playoff basketball.  The Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat last night 116-99 in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference Finals. NBA teams are 0-150 when down 0-3 in a playoff series. Will the Celtics be the first NBA team to comeback from an 0-3 deficit in the playoffs? Will they beat the Heat in this series? Game 5 wil be tomorrow in Boston at TD Garden....

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers last night 113-111. With the win, the Nuggets were able to complete the sweep as Nikola Jokic was crowned the WCF MVP. Jokic had a triple-double last night passing Wilt Chamberlain for most triple-doubles (8) in a single postseason and he still has another series to go. Chamberlain's record of seven had stood for 56 years. Anthony Davis averaged 2...

Reese, Kmac and Pam discuss NBA Playoff basketball and Carolina Hurricanes hockey. The Miami Heat host the Boston Celtics tonight in Game 4 at Kaseya Center. Will Jimmy Butler and company win tonight and sweep the Celtics or will the Celtics win tonight and send it back to Boston? Carmelo Anthony officially retired yesterday. Is he a Hall-of-Famer? Is Al Horford a Hall-of-Famer? What should be the...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss NBA playoff basketball. The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers last night 113-111. With the win, the Nuggets were able to complete the sweep as Nikola Jokic was crowned the WCF MVP. Jokic had a triple-double last night passing Wilt Chamberlain for most triple-doubles (8) in a single postseason and he still has another series to go. Chamberlain's record...

Reese, Kmac and Pam discuss the return of Brittney Griner to women's basketball. Yesterday, Brittney Griner played in her Phoenix Mercury home-opener. Griner had 27 points and 10 rebounds. What is responsible for the growth of women's basketball? Jim Brown passed away at age 87. What was his impact socially and in the sports world? PGA Championship: Brooks Koepka won the PGA Tournament; Michael Bl...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex recap Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals matchup between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics.  The Miami Heat defeated the Boston Celtics 128-102, taking a commanding 3-0 lead in the ECF series. Jimmy Butler only needed 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists to get the win as the Heat got contributions up and down the roster. For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen...

Reese, Kmac and Pam recap Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets.  The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 119-108, taking a commanding 3-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals series. Jamal Murray scored 37 points in the game, 30 of his 37 coming in the first half alone. Nikola Jokic had 24 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assist...

Reese, Kmac and Pam preview tonight's Game 2 Eastern Conference Finals matchup between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat. The Boston Celtics host the Miami Heat tonight in Game 2 of the ECF. The Celtics will look to even the series 1-1 after losing Game 1 at home 123-116. Miami won Game 1 largely in part because of 2nd half heroics from Jimmy Butler. On paper, the Celtics are the better team, but...

Reese, Kmac and Pam recap last night's Game 2 Western Conference Finals matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers. The Nuggets defeated the L.A. Lakers 108-103 to take a 2-0 lead in the WCF series. Jamal Murray had 37 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Murray scored 23 of his 37 points in the 4th quarter. Once again, Nikola Jokic had a triple-double providing the Nuggets with 23 po...

Reese, Kmac and Pam discuss last night's game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Florida Panthers. The Panthers defeated the Canes 3-2 in OT4. The game went 2-2 nearly for seven periods and lasted for 139:47 seconds. The first game of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Florida Panthers and the Carolina Hurricanes is now the sixth-longest game in NHL history (4OTs). The longest game in...

Reese, Kmac and Pam talk with the voice of the Carolina Hurricanes Mike Maniscalco. Mike Maniscalco joins the Sports Shop and provides his expertise regarding the Carolina Hurricanes series against the Florida Panthers. The Canes are in the Eastern Conference for the first time since 2019. Maniscalco discusses the success of the Carolina Hurricanes this season and how they match up with the f...

Reese, Kmac and Pam talk with GameDay Charlie.  GameDay Charlie talks Carolina Hurricanes hockey. The Canes are in the Eastern Conference for the first time since 2019. That year they were swept by Boston Bruins. The Hurricanes last won the Stanley Cup in 2006. GameDay Charlie talks about the Hurricanes/Panthers series and provides some context surrounding Game 1.  The Carolina Hurricane...

Reese. Kmac and Pam discuss NBA playoff basketball and the Philadelphia 76ers' search for a new coach. Former Sixers coach Doc Rivers was fired a couple of days ago after the Sixers lost in Game 7 to the Boston Celtics, failing to make the Eastern Conference Finals yet again. 76ers General Manager Daryl Morey and the Sixers' front office are in search of a new coach. Who should they select? Should...

Reese, Kmac and Pam discuss NBA playoff basketball.  The Miami Heat stunned the Boston Celtics last night 123-116, taking Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals series. Jimmy Butler ended the night with 35 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds. The Celtics will look to even the series in Game 2 of the series which will be tomorrow in Boston at TD Garden. Is there more blame on the Celtics players...

Reese, Kmac and Pam discuss last night's playoff game between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers. The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 132-126 last night in Game 1 of their Western Conference Finals matchup. Nikola Jokic had 34 points, 21 rebounds and 14 assists. Anthony Davis had 40 points and 10 rebounds while LeBron James added 26 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists. The...

Reese, Kmac and Pam speak with James White about Ja Morant's recent suspension. Ja Morant was suspended by the Memphis Grizzlies organization just days ago for once again brandishing a firearm. This time it was on his friend's Instagram Live. Morant's suspension is pending a league review and investigation, but the belief is he may face a lengthy suspension. Early this year in March, Morant was br...