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The MVP of the NFL and the Super Bowl, Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to a 38-35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 57. Overall, the game was evenly matched and very close, the Eagles did control a ten-point lead at halftime. However, within the final two minutes of the game, a crucial holding call went against the Eagles that set the Chiefs up for a game-winning field...

Super Bowl fifty-seven will feature the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. It's the first time two black quarterbacks will start in a Super Bowl, two brothers will go up against each other, and the head coach of the Chiefs Andy Reid will go up against his former team. Reese, K-Mac, and Pam have been back and forth on who they think are going to win the big game.

The Super Bowl has always been historic for sports betting. Ian Parks joins the Sports Shop to give his picks on what prop bets to take, what to look out for, and who his overall pick is to win the big game on Sunday.

As always, each and every Friday we're joined by Wade Harris for Firebirds Friday and a special guest of him. This week he's joined alongside the mayor of Apex, Jacques Gilbert. Mayor Gilbert shares what's been going on in the community, and gives an update on the Apex police department and training procedures.

Super Bowl weekend is finally upon and Reese, Pam, and Graham give some early predictions on what they expect in the big game on Saturday. Also, we have ACC hoops in action tomorrow with our three local teams all coming off losses. Which team will be able to get back on track first?

After the Tar Heel's loss to Wake Forest on Tuesday night, the team stayed in the locker for forty-five minutes as head coach Hubert Davis addressed the team. Armando Bacot also had a message to his teammates "if you're not all in, don't show up to practice on Thursday." Reese, K-Mac, & Pam discuss what Hubert Davis could have in store for the team this afternoon.

Following North Carolina's most recent loss to Wake Forest Tuesday night, Gameday Charlie shares his thoughts on what he saw in the Tar Heel's performance and makes some predictions on what the team could expect as they return to practice today.

As we get closer and closer to Super Bowl 57 this weekend, Reese, K-Mac, and Pam discuss what the pregame coverage is looking like out in Phoenix, AZ. They also inform us that Rhianna's Super Bowl Halftime has an exact start time making us wonder if the NFL Script to the game got leaked.

Last night it was announced that the Brooklyn Nets were trading Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns. T.J. Warren was also a part of the trade along with a haul of first-round picks. The Nets will be acquiring Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, and four unprotected future first-round picks, sources told ESPN Wednesday night.

Yesterday was Kyrie Irving's first practice with the Dallas Mavericks and his first media availability. Kyrie said "he’s happy to be in a place where he feels wanted. He says he felt tolerated and disrespected at times in Brooklyn." Also, now that two days of media coverage have concluded for the Super Bowl, it's time to really start shifting coverage on the big game Sunday.

As always, each and every Wednesday, there’s always More To The Story with James White. In honor of the Super Bowl this weekend and Black History Month, brother White recognizes the fact that two black quarterbacks will be starting this Sunday in the big game. He also highlights that we’re going to witness the true meaning of equity as far as watching either Hurts or Mahomes fail, but still succee...

Appleby's historic night led to North Carolina's downfall in Winston-Salem. The Demon Deacons defeated the Tar Heels 92-85 giving UNC its third straight loss. Hubert Davis said after the game that wants to see someone play with the same "passion" that he did and Armando Bacot also commented after the loss.

Last night, history was made in Los Angeles as LeBron James scored his 38,390th career point, to set the new all-time scoring record in the NBA and pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar who previously set the record back in 1984. We hear sounds from last night's game and a discussion is offered on whether James has now passed Michael Jordan as the G.O.A.T.

It seems as though we're starting to see a similar trend with some of our local ACC teams in our area this season, most of their wins are only coming on their home court. What's going to happen when they play at a neutral site in Greensboro for the tournament, and what teams have the best chance of being successful there? Vashti Hurt of the Carolina Blitz gives her thoughts. Also, even though Pam...

C.L. Browns of the News & Observer joins the Sports Shop to describe what he saw in North Carolina's loss to Duke, but also Duke's struggles in their loss to Miami last night. He previews North Carolina's game tonight against Wake Forest on the road and gives a list of teams that he could see making the NCAA Tournament from the ACC. Also, the Sports Shop inducts its first member of their 2023...

Duke just can't seem to figure out how to win on the road this season. Coming off an emotional win over North Carolina at home Saturday, the Blue Devils traveled to Coral Gables last night where they were routed by the Miami Hurricanes. The Blue Devils also acquired 21 turnovers in their seventh loss of the season.

Yesterday, the Nets traded Kyrie Irving to the Mavericks, sources told ESPN's, Adrian Wojnarowski. The Mavericks are sending Dorian Finney-Smith, Spencer Dinwiddie, an unprotected 2029 first-round pick, and second-round picks in 2027 and 2029 to the Nets in exchange for Irving and Markieff Morris, sources said. While this trade on paper looks to favor the Nets, how will it result for the Mavs?

Not many Tar Heel fans expected this team who was preseason ranked first in the AP top-25 polls to be where that at in early February. After all, they came into this season with two victories against Duke in Mike Krzyzewski's final season and reaching the NCAA Tournament championship game. After a 63-57 loss to rival Duke, the Tar Heels are now 15-8 overall, 7-5 in the ACC, and could find themselv...

Behind a huge effort from Freshman Dereck Lively II who had 14 rebounds and eight blocks, Duke was able to come out on top against North Carolina in the first edition of the Battle of the Blues this season. This marks Jon Shcheyer's first win against North Carolina as Duke's head coach. It's also the first time in the last three meetings that the Blue Devils have defeated the Tar Heels.

Stevie Baggs Jr. played football at Bethune-Cookman and went on to play at the NFL level. He has a personal relationship with Ed Reed. He gives his thoughts on Reed's rant and firing but also shares some truth about what was said. He also discusses how other HBCUs wish to be in the position that BCU's football program currently is in.

As always, every Friday is Firebirds Friday at the Sports Shop. The last time we spoke with Wade Harris, the team was in Toronto, Ontario, Canada for a preseason tournament. This week he's in Indianapolis, Indiana for the TBL draft. Wade is also joined by Raleigh City Councilman, Corey Branch who speaks on why the city of Raleigh's partnership with the Firebirds is so important. Also, Ian Parks re...

Tomorrow marks the first edition this season of the rivalry matchup between North Carolina and Duke. We all know what happened the last time these two teams met inside Cameron Indoor Stadium. Will history repeat itself for the Tar Heels, or will the Blue Devils get revenge in Jon Scheyer's first game against North Carolina?

In honor of a historic upcoming Super Bowl which will feature a black starting quarterback for both teams for the first time in the championship game's history, and Tom Brady announcing his official retirement yesterday, Dr. Stroman offers the question of how we define who the "GOAT" in sports.

Comedian and actor Don "DC" Curry joins the Sports Shop to preview his upcoming shows this weekend at Charlie Goodnights. GameDay Charlie was in Chapel Hill last night and gives his thoughts on North Carolina's 65-64 loss to the Pittsburgh Panthers.

Jamarius Burton of the Pittsburgh Panthers made the game-winning free throw with three seconds left to allow Pitt to win its second meeting against North Carolina last in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels will now turn their attention to Saturday as they prepare for their first meeting against Duke. A few hours later down the road at PNC Arena, Terquavion Smith's 32-point performance allowed NC State to...