The Best of the Sports Shop

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman gives the Sports Shop crew a quiz on the Olympics Triangle schools and teams and more.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with CL Brown and GameDay Charlie. CL Brown and GameDay Charlie discuss ACC Basketball including Duke, UNC, NC State and more.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss what we would do without sports. Sports is not only entertaining but also community-building and culture-shaping, among other things. What would we do without sports? What would life look like if sports didn't exist?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with  Lenwood V. Long Sr. Lenwood V. Long, Sr. is the Chief Executive Officer of the African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs, a national coalition representing Community Development Financial Institutions across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Under his leadership, the Alliance surpassed $1M in fundraising within its first six months and distributed more than...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss how Duke has responded since their loss to UNC and why it might have actually helped them. The Duke Blue Devils delivered a dominant performance last night, defeating the  Notre Dame Fighting Irish 100-56 in South Bend. Duke raced out to a commanding 54-22 halftime lead and never let up, overwhelming Notre Dame on both ends of the floor. Cameron Boozer led th...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the inconsistency of the NC State men's basketball team, how they fair in the ACC and more. The Virginia Cavaliers  defeated the  NC State Wolfpack  90-61 last night at  John Paul Jones Arena . Virginia controlled the game from the opening tip, building a 32-19 halftime lead behind strong defense and cold shooting from NC State. The Cavaliers e...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the quarterback dominoes that could define the offseason, whether the Dolphins should double down on Tua Tagovailoa or start fresh, if the Falcons will make a bold move under center, where Kyler Murray ultimately fits next season and how Kirk Cousins factors into the shifting market. The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine will run from Thursday, February 26 through Su...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss NC State's loss to Virginia last night. The Virginia Cavaliers defeated the NC State Wolfpack 90-61 last night at  John Paul Jones Arena . Virginia controlled the game from the opening tip, building a 32-19 halftime lead behind strong defense and cold shooting from NC State. The Cavaliers extended their advantage throughout the second half and closed the game on a...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the upcoming NFL Scouting Combine, the lack of representation of HBCU athletes in the draft process and the ongoing public feud between 50 Cent and T.I.'s Family. The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine will run from Thursday, February 26 through Sunday, March 1, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, giving teams a chance to evaluate top prospects through on-f...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the latest in sports controversies, from the highly anticipated Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch to the criticism surrounding Darryn Peterson’s availability and draft prospects, debating whether boxing is losing its excitement and if Peterson still deserves to be a top pick despite his inconsistent season. Legendary boxers Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss UNC's win over Louisville and if Caleb Wilson should return. The North Carolina Tar Heels  defeated the  Louisville Cardinals  77-74 on Monday night in a tightly contested ACC matchup in Chapel Hill. Guard  Seth Trimble  led UNC with a career-high 30 points, including two clutch free throws in the final moments to seal the win. Despite pla...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Gunner Rivers’ commitment to NC State and if college basketball should have transfer rule restrictions. Gunner Rivers has been making headlines after committing to play college football for the NC State Wolfpack . The four-star quarterback from St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope, Alabama, chose NC State over several major programs and announced his...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the AP Men’s Basketball Top 25 Poll, NC State vs Virginia tonight and more. The NC State Wolfpack are scheduled to play the Virginia Cavaliers tonight, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in an ACC matchup. The game is set to tip off at 7:00 p.m. ET at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Virginia. Virginia enters the game ranked No. 11 nationally with a 24-3 overall...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss UNC's win over Louisville last night. The North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Louisville Cardinals 77-74 on Monday night in a tightly contested ACC matchup in Chapel Hill. Guard Seth Trimble led UNC with a career-high 30 points, including two clutch free throws in the final moments to seal the win. Despite playing without injured freshman Caleb Wilson , the Tar Heels...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex recap the Winter Olympics and discuss their Good Looks and Bad Looks of the weekend.  It is Good Look Bad Look Monday! What are your Good Looks and Bad Looks? Is this season's NBA MVP race the best we've seen? The 2026 Winter Olympic Games concluded yesterday, with a festive closing ceremony at the Arena di Verona in Italy, celebrating sport, culture, and the Olympic...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss whether the Tar Heels can keep winning after their 77‑64 road victory over Syracuse, where Henri Veesaar returned from injury and led UNC with 19 points in a much‑needed bounce‑back game and the tragic news that NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore was found dead at age 25. The  North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team defeated the  Syracuse Orange...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss LaMelo Ball’s recent car crash in downtown Charlotte, whether he handled the post‑game interview appropriately when he said he felt “alive and blessed” and LeBron James' comments about Jaylen Brown. LeBron James recently publicly credited Celtics'  Jaylen Brown  for his outstanding play this season. After the Boston Celtics defeated the...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the recent NBA headlines, including LeBron James praising Jaylen Brown’s MVP-caliber season, their current "respectful" relationship, as well as the Lakers’ tribute to Pat Riley with his new statue at Crypto.com Arena, reflecting on his legendary impact on the franchise. LeBron James recently publicly credited Celtics' Jaylen Brown for his outstanding...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Duke's win over #1 ranked Michigan over the weekend. Duke, ranked No. 3 in the country, defeated No. 1 Michigan 68-63 in a highly anticipated clash Saturday night at a neutral site in Washington, D.C. It was a top‑three matchup that felt like an early  Final Four preview between two of the nation’s best teams. Duke used a strong defensive effort to hold...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the 2026 Winter Olympics and their Good Looks and Bad Looks of the weekend. The 2026 Winter Olympic Games concluded yesterday, with a festive closing ceremony at the Arena di Verona in Italy, celebrating sport, culture, and the Olympic spirit before the flag was handed over to the next host city. One of the biggest highlights was Team USA winning the men’s ice hoc...

Reese. Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Marlon Smith. Marlon Smith is a bestselling author, international keynote speaker, and legacy wealth consultant with more than 33 years of experience in youth leadership, personal development and financial education. His work has been featured in Essence Magazine and other major media outlets and he has spoken in 45 states and 19 countries, earning recognition...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Darryn Peterson is making the right decision, Duke vs Michigan, Reese's latest song and more. Darryn Peterson  has become a major storyline after a recent performance in which he scored 23 points, including 20 in the first half, in a win for the  Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball  over Oklahoma State, but then barely played in the second half due...

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Johhny Hawkins. Johnny D. Hawkins is a longtime law‑enforcement and public safety professional running as the Democratic candidate for Durham County Sheriff in the March 2026 primary election. He brings nearly 38 years of experience spanning military service as a U.S. Army veteran and extensive leadership roles within the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, i...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Pistons’ dominant win over the Knicks, Henri Veesaar’s uncertain return for UNC, Darryn Peterson’s health and draft‑stock questions at Kansas and Duke’s continued dominance over NC State in women’s basketball. The Detroit Pistons defeated the New York Knicks 126-111 at Madison Square Garden last night , completing a season sweep in...

Reese, Pam, and Alex discuss the Detroit Pistons win over the Knicks last night, break down their top five NBA players and debate Adam Silver’s anti-tanking stance and how it could impact the league’s competitive balance. The Detroit Pistons defeated the New York Knicks 126-111 at Madison Square Garden last night , completing a season sweep in the process. Cade Cunningham led the way w...