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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the latest concerns surrounding Darryn Peterson’s health and draft stock, debating whether his limited minutes reflect injury, strategy, or focus on the NBA and whether it’s acceptable for college basketball players to sit out games to protect their NBA draft stock. Darryn Peterson has become a major storyline after a recent performance in which he sco...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman discusses Jeffrey Epstein’s connections to the world of sports, including his ties to major athletes, executives and the Olympics, as well as his alleged connection to Chairman and President of the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Casey Wasserman. She also explores the broade...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex and speak with GameDay Charlie and discuss Duke and UNC Basketball. The Sports Shop crew also explores the latest concerns surrounding Darryn Peterson’s health and draft stock, debating whether his limited minutes reflect injury, strategy, or focus on the NBA. Dylan Mingo will play basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels next season. What type of player are the...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the thrilling Alabama-Arkansas double-overtime showdown, Darius Acuff Jr.’s historic 49-point performance and the latest concerns surrounding Darryn Peterson’s health and draft stock, debating whether his limited minutes reflect injury, strategy, or focus on the NBA. Last night, the Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball team defeated the Arkansas Razor...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss yesterday's Salute To Champions event. The Sports Shop Radio show recognizes, honors and highlights African American individuals who have achieved in their respective fields and or paved the way for others during our Salute To Champions Program in the month of February. The individual areas that are recognized are in the areas of Education/Business, Politics/Commu...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss NC State’s dominant win over UNC, the significance of it as a potential statement game and the broader trends in college sports, including the transfer portal and NIL. The  NC State Wolfpack men's basketball  defeated the  North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball 82-58 last night in a dominant rivalry matchup in Raleigh. UNC struggled offensively...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss NC State’s dominant 82-58 win over UNC and whether the coaching change from Kevin Keatts to Will Wade was the right move for the Wolfpack’s resurgence. The NC State Wolfpack men's basketball  defeated the  North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball 82-58 last night in a dominant rivalry matchup in Raleigh. The Wolfpack jumped out to an early l...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with our eighth Salute To Champion Larry Pickett Sr. Larry Pickett Sr. is a 2026 Salute To Champions Recipient! Larry Pickett Sr. is an American entrepreneur, community leader, former automotive executive, media producer and trainer originally from  Queens and now based in Raleigh . Over the course of his career, he has founded and led multiple businesses, incl...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss NC State's dominant win over the UNC Tar Heels.  The NC State Wolfpack men's basketball defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball 82-58 last night in a dominant rivalry matchup in Raleigh. The Wolfpack jumped out to an early lead and controlled the game from start to finish, earning their largest win over UNC since 1962 with a 24-point margin. UN...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss NC State's win over UNC last night. The NC State Wolfpack men's basketball defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball 82-58 last night in a dominant rivalry matchup in Raleigh. The Wolfpack jumped out to an early lead and controlled the game from start to finish, earning their largest win over UNC since 1962 with a 24-point margin. UNC struggled offensively...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the latest information regarding Jerome Tang’s firing from Kansas State. Jerome Tang  was fired as head men’s basketball coach at  Kansas State University  following a difficult 2025-26 season in which the Wildcats struggled to a 10-5 overall record and 1-11 mark in  Big 12 Conference play. The dismissal came shortly after Tang made...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex preview tonight's UNC vs NC State macthup and and also analyze the lingering controversy from Duke coach Jon Scheyer’s comments about the UNC court-storming incident. Tonight, the North Carolina Tar Heels will take on the NC State Wolfpack at 7:00 p.m. ET in Raleigh’s PNC Arena in their only ACC matchup of the season. UNC will likely be without both Henri Vees...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss tonight’s UNC vs. NC State matchup, reflect on the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson examining his legacy, the challenges that remain in today’s social and political climate and Jon Scheyer's comments about the UNC court-storming. Tonight, the North Carolina Tar Heels will take on the NC State Wolfpack at 7:00 p.m. ET in Raleigh’s PNC Arena in their...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Coach D. Curtis Lawson of NCCU. Coach D. Curtis Lawson, the longtime director of tennis and head men’s tennis coach at North Carolina Central University, has been selected for induction into the Black Tennis Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026. The honor recognizes his decades of contributions to the sport and his impact on advancing tennis within t...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Duke's blowout win over Syracuse last night, the impact of Cameron Boozer and Isaiah Evans, how the Blue Devils will prepare for the upcoming matchup against No. 1 Michigan and they debate and analyze Jon Scheyer’s comments about the court-storming incident at UNC and whether his account of staff being injured was accurate.  The No. 3 Duke Blue Devils d...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the passing of Jesse Jackson and tomorrow's Salute To Champions Event. The Rev. Jesse Jackson has died at the age of 84. His family announced that the longtime civil rights leader, Baptist minister and two-time U.S. presidential candidate passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. Jackson was a towering figure in the American civil rights movement, working closel...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with our seventh Salute To Champion Allen Mason. Allen Mason is a 2026 Salute To Champions Recipient! Mason is a development and business professional based in Durham, North Carolina, with more than 20 years of experience in leadership, sales and marketing. A graduate of Elizabeth City State University , he has been affiliated with Dynasty5, LLC and has remained act...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss tomorrow's UNC vs NC State showdown, reactions to the new NBA All Star Game format and more. Tomorrow, the North Carolina Tar Heels will take on the NC State Wolfpack at 7:00 p.m. ET in Raleigh’s PNC Arena in their only ACC matchup of the season. Who will win? Last night's NBA All-Star Game  took place at the  Intuit Dome  and featured a new t...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss  Jerome Tang’s controversial firing at Kansas State, the impact of NIL rules on coaching and the excitement of the new NBA All-Star Game format. Jerome Tang was fired as head men’s basketball coach at Kansas State University following a difficult 2025-26 season in which the Wildcats struggled to a 10-5 overall record and 1-11 mark in Big 12 Confer...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discusss Duke and UNC’s ACC wins, reactions to the new NBA All-Star Game format and whether Jerome Tang’s firing at Kansas State was justified. This past Saturday, the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball earned a 67-54 home victory over Clemson, strengthening their position atop the Atlantic Coast Conference standings. Freshman Cameron Boozer led the way with 18...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss their Good Look and Bad Looks on this Good Look Bad Look Monday. It is Good Look Bad Look Monday! What are your Good Looks and Bad Looks of the weekend? Last night's  NBA All-Star Game took place at the Intuit Dome and featured a new three-team mini-tournament format with USA Stars, USA Stripes and Team World playing short round-robin games to determine a champion....

Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Elizabeth Overstreet and discuss Valentine's Day, love, relationships and more.  Elizabeth Overstreet is a Love, Relationship & Business Strategist. Overstreet joins the Sports Shop and shares knowledge about Valentine's Day, love, relationships and much more.   For more information visit: elizabethoverstreet.com

Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks to discuss his weekend picks and if Valentine's Day is overrated. Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks joins the Sports Shop to share his picks in the NBA and college basketball. Who will win this weekend: Michigan State Spartans or Wisconsin Badgers? North Carolina A&T Aggies or Hampton Pirates? The NBA All Star Game is this Sunday. Who wins:...

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the latest with Trinidad Chambliss regarding his NCAA eligibility and what Valentine's Day really is. Trinidad Chambliss, the quarterback for the Ole Miss Rebels, has been granted a preliminary injunction by a Mississippi state judge, giving him an additional year of NCAA eligibility. This ruling comes after the NCAA denied his request for an extra year, despit...

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss what person and or athlete they would love to get an autograph from. Tomorrow is Valentine's Day! Is Valentine's Day overrated? Is it even a real holiday? What's going on in the Olympics?