The Best of the Sports Shop

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman presents questions to the Sports Shop crew and they must answer, explaining why or why not they made their selection. Why or why not?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with CL Brown and GameDay Charlie. CL Brown and GameDay Charlie discuss the ACC Men's Basketball Tournament, Mikel Brown's injury, Duke's chances, the dark horse of the ACC Tournament and more.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss whether NC State’s win over Pittsburgh was enough to secure an NCAA Tournament spot and how Kara Lawson’s leadership is shaping the future of Team USA women’s basketball. The NC State Wolfpack men’s basketball team defeated Pittsburgh 98-88 in the second round of the ACC Tournament in Charlotte yesterday. NC State had lost four of its previo...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Nolan Smith. Nolan Smith is a basketball coach and former professional player who currently serves as the head coach of the Tennessee State Tigers men's basketball in the Ohio Valley Conference . Smith first gained national recognition as a standout guard at Duke University , where he helped lead the Blue Devils to the 2010 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Cham...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss last night’s ACC Tournament action, Duke’s injury challenges and upcoming quarterfinal matchup, Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point game and the fallout from Maxx Crosby’s voided trade. The ACC Tournament is underway! What happened last night and what's on tap for today? The Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team has had an outstanding 2025-26...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the drama surrounding Maxx Crosby’s voided trade, NC State’s chances in the ACC Tournament and just how historic Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game really was. The situation involving  Maxx Crosby has turned into one of the strangest stories of the NFL offseason. The Las Vegas Raiders had reportedly agreed to a blockbuster trade that would send Cro...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point game and where this performance ranks in NBA history. Bam Adebayo delivered one of the most historic individual performances in NBA history last night, scoring 83 points for the Miami Heat in a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards. Adebayo's 83 points is the second-highest single-game scoring performance in NBA hi...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Dak Prescott calling off his wedding, the latest NFL free agency moves including Tua Tagovailoa going to the Falcons and Rico Dowdle signing with the Steelers, and debate broader football questions such as how Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. will fit together in Atlanta, whether Aaron Rodgers should return or retire and which NFL team currently has the worst...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the worst quarterback situations in the NFL, the controversy surrounding the Atlanta Hawks’ canceled Magic City Night promotion and more. What's the worst QB situation in the NFL? Recently, Luke Kornet publicly criticized the Atlanta Hawks for planning a promotional event connected to Magic City, a famed Atlanta adult‑entertainment club, during a game against the...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Men's ACC Basketball Tournament and Greg Sankey comments on The Paul Finebaum Show.  The ACC Men's Basketball Tournament begins today and runs through Saturday, March 14, 2026. The tournament opens with the first round today, followed by the second round tomorrow. The quarterfinals are played on March 12, the semifinals on March 13 and the event concludes with...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Duke’s historic sweep of the ACC postseason awards and the most notable NFL free agency moves, such as Tyler Linderbaum joining the Raiders, Rico Dowdle signing with the Steelers and more. The Duke Blue Devils men's basketball dominated the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) postseason awards, becoming the first team in conference history to sweep the major honors. F...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the recent NFL Free Agent signings.  The  National Football League (NFL) free agency period has partially opened. The league’s “legal tampering” or negotiation window began at noon yesterday, allowing teams to talk with agents and negotiate contract terms with players who are about to become free agents. However, these agreements cannot be of...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Tua Tagovailoa being released by the Dolphins and what teams should pursue him. The Tua Tagovailoa has been released by the Miami Dolphins , with the team using a post–June 1 designation. This allows Miami to spread an NFL‑record $99M in dead cap over two years instead of taking the full salary‑cap hit in a single season. Tagovailoa, the No. 5 overall pick i...

Reese, Kmac, Pam, and Alex break down the women’s ACC Tournament and discuss how ACC teams might fare in the NCAA Tournament. The women’s ACC Basketball Tournament has concluded and Pam was on-site in Duluth, Georgia, covering the action for the Sports Shop! The Duke Blue Devils captured the championship with a 70-65 overtime victory over the Louisville Cardinals in the title game...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Duke's win over UNC on Saturday night and the Men's ACC Basketball Tournament.  The Duke Blue Devils men's basketball defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball 76-61 in their regular-season finale at Cameron Indoor Stadium . Duke, ranked No. 1 in the country, led 39-34 at halftime before taking control in the second half with a strong defensive p...

Reese, Pam and Alex recap the ACC Women's Basketball Tournament.  The women's ACC Basketball Tournament is over! Pam took a trip down to Duluth, Georgia to cover the tournament for the Sports Shop! What did Pam see down in Georgia? The ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament was won by the Duke Blue Devils women's basketball , who claimed the championship with a 70-65 overtime victory over th...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Duke's win over UNC on Saturday night, Caleb Wilson's injury, NC State's late season decline and more. The Duke Blue Devils men's basketball defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball 76-61 in their regular-season finale at Cameron Indoor Stadium . Duke, ranked No. 1 in the country, led 39-34 at halftime before taking control in the second half with a...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss this weekend's Duke vs UNC matchup, the women's ACC Tournament and more. The Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team will host the North Carolina Tar Heels tomorrow night at Cameron Indoor Stadium, with tip-off expected around 6:30 p.m. ET. Duke enters the matchup ranked No. 1 nationally and riding an impressive ACC regular-season performance, while North Car...

Reese, Kmac and Alex speak with Tyrek Whitfield. Tyrek Whitfield is the promoter behind Raleigh Rumble and the founder of Whitfield Entertainment Promotions, which organizes boxing and entertainment events in the Raleigh area. Raleigh Rumble is coming March 14th! Come out for a night of entertainment at the Hilton North Hills in Raleigh, featuring action-packed fights, live music, great food and a...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss tomorrow night's matchup between Duke and Carolina.  The Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team will host the North Carolina Tar Heels tomorrow night at Cameron Indoor Stadium, with tip-off expected around 6:30 p.m. ET. Duke enters the matchup ranked No. 1 nationally and riding an impressive ACC regular-season performance, while North Carolina, ranked in the...

Reese, Kmac and Alex speak with Ian Parks to discuss his weekend picks and the Rookie of the Year Race in the NBA. Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks joins the Sports Shop to share his picks in the NBA. Who will win this weekend: Charlotte Hornets or Miami Heat? New Orleans Pelicans or Phoenix Suns? St. John's Red Storm or Seton Hall Pirates? Jayson Tatum is set to make his return for...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss LeBron’s historic milestone and whether it truly reflects his greatness, as well as the Charlotte Hornets' impressive largely in part due to the play of Kon Knueppel. Last night, LeBron James made NBA history by breaking the all-time field goals made record, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s long-standing mark of 15,837. James hit his record-breaking basket...

Reese and Alex discuss the Battle of the Blues, Duke vs UNC tomorrow. The Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team will host the North Carolina Tar Heels tomorrow night at Cameron Indoor Stadium, with tip-off expected around 6:30 p.m. ET. Duke enters the matchup ranked No. 1 nationally and riding an impressive ACC regular-season performance, while North Carolina, ranked in the top 20, is...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss Stephen A.'s Smith's ongoing feud with the New Orleans Pelicans organization and who should be ACC Coach of the Year. A public feud recently developed between Stephen A. Smith and the New Orleans Pelicans , largely centered on star player Zion Williamson . The situation began when Smith criticized Williamson on the ESPN show First Take , questioning his conditioning an...

Reese, Kmac and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman discusses the controversy sparked by Luke Kornet’s criticism of the Hawks’ “Magic City Night” promotion and the broader debate over balancing NBA promotions with family-friendly values and respect for women. Recently,  Luke Kornet publicly criticized the Atlanta Hawks for planning a promotional event conn...