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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss UNC Basketball, the MLK Weekend festivities and more. North Carolina came up short this weekend, falling 84-78 to California on the road in Berkeley. Over the last few games, North Carolina’s basketball team hasn’t looked as sharp as earlier in the season. After starting strong with a solid record, UNC has dropped a couple of recent matchups in ACC pla...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss North Carolina’s recent struggles, analyzing whether Hubert Davis is the right coach to lead the program, if it’s too soon for Tar Heel fans to panic and what’s gone wrong over the last few games. North Carolina came up short this weekend, falling 84-78 to California on the road in Berkeley. The Tar Heels trailed early but mounted a determined second-...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss the recent dominance of the Big Ten, debating whether Indiana’s 2026 championship alongside Ohio State and Michigan signals a new era in college football, and weigh which rags-to-riches season stands out the most. Indiana, Ohio State and Michigan are the last 3 college champions. Is the Big 10 the new brand of college football?   Which rags to riches college...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss Indiana’s historic championship run, what it means for the future of college football, whether the transfer portal and if the Hoosiers’ breakthrough signals a changing of the guard in the sport. The College Football Playoff National Championship game last night featured the Indiana Hoosiers vs the Miami Hurricanes, with the Hoosiers winning 27-21 to cl...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss Indiana winning the National Championship last night. The College Football Playoff National Championship game last night featured the Indiana Hoosiers vs the Miami Hurricanes, with the Hoosiers winning 27-21 to claim the national title. Indiana capped off an undefeated 16-0 season and secured the first national championship in program history. Heisman Trophy-winning qu...

Kmac and Alex speak with Ian Parks to discuss his NFL picks for the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs taking place this weekend and the National Championship game on Monday night. Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks joins the Sports Shop to share his picks in the NFL. Who will win this weekend: Buffalo Bills or Denver Broncos? Houston Texans or New England Patriots? Indiana Hoosiers...

Kmac and Alex break down two exciting Divisional Round matchups in the NFL Playoffs taking place on Saturday. This weekend’s Divisional Round features two intriguing matchups: the Buffalo Bills at the Denver Broncos and the San Francisco 49ers at the Seattle Seahawks, taking place on Saturday. The Bills, coming off a narrow 27‑24 Wild Card win over the Jaguars, face a tough test against the...

Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Reverend William V. Lucas. The Triangle MLK Jr. Committee will sponsor an event commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Reverend William V. Lucas is the current chair of the Triangle MLK Jr. Committee. He is a primary organizer and spokesperson for the various annual MLK Day events in the Raleigh-Durham area, including the prominent Interfaith Prayer Breakfast and th...

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the shocking details of the recent college basketbal point-shaving scandal.  Federal prosecutors recently uncovered a major point-shaving scheme in college basketball involving dozens of people, including current and former players, bettors and intermediaries. According to investigators, the conspiracy spanned the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons and allegedly involved a...

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss John Harbaugh becoming the new head coach of the New York Giants.  Former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh was recently fired following an 8-9 finish and missing the playoffs. Multiple sources say Harbaugh and the New York Giants are finalizing an agreement to make him their next head coach, with the deal expected to be a five-year contract worth around $10...

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss a variety of community activities and plans for the weekend’s Martin Luther King Jr. commemorations and other MLK-related events happening this weekend. Pam has to go to an event this morning at the MLK Memorial Gardens. What other MLK events are taking place this weekend? The Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs starts this weekend! Which game are you most interes...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss some MLK events taking place this week and how UNC Basketball has frustrated Reese. Happy Birthday to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.! What MLK activities are coming up this week? Last night, the North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball team lost to the Stanford Cardinal 95-90. UNC led for much of the night and was even up by as much as 12 points. However, Stanf...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Delores Bailey and Lillian Lee. Delores Bailey and Lillian Lee join the Sports Shop to discuss an upcoming MLK event.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman discusses mythbusters, interracial marriages for Black athletes and the social and cultural factors, challenges, stereotypes and public reactions that influence perceptions of Black athletes dating outside their race. Last night, the North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball team lost to the Stanford Cardinal 95-90. UNC le...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with GameDay Charlie and CL Broen and they wish Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Dr. Bianka Reese a happy birthday. Happy Birthday to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Dr. Bianka Reese! CL Brown and GameDay Charlie join the Sports Shop to discuss all things ACC baskteball including UNC's disappointing loss to Stanford last night, Duke basketball and more. Last night, the...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Duke's win over Cal and UNC's loss to Stanford.  Last night, the Duke Blue Devils defeated the California Golden Bears 71-56 on the road at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley. The game was close in the first half, but Duke pulled away in the second half with a decisive 21-5 run that put the game out of reach. Cameron Boozer led Duke with 21 points and 13 rebounds, including...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Antonio Brown, Aaron Rodgers, Mike Tomlin, John Harbaugh and more. What will Mike Tomlin be doing next season: Coaching, Television or Taking a Break? Mike Tomlin has stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, ending a 19-season run with the franchise. His decision came shortly after the Steelers were eliminated from the playoffs with a lopsided Wild C...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the impact of Mike Tomlin’s departure on the Steelers, whether he is the top coaching candidate on the market, how his legacy compares to fellow Super Bowl-winning coach John Harbaugh and more. Mike Tomlin has stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, ending a 19-season run with the franchise. His decision came shortly after the Steelers were el...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Mike Tomlin stepping down from coaching the Steelers. Mike Tomlin has stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, ending a 19-season run with the franchise. His decision came shortly after the Steelers were eliminated from the playoffs with a lopsided Wild Card loss, capping several years of growing frustration over postseason struggles despite consiste...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss the upcoming NFL Playoff matchups. We’re down to 8 teams remaining in the NFL playoffs! Last night, the Houston Texan’s defense stifled Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steeleers and Aaron Rodgers en route to a 30-6 blowout victory. With the win, Houston advances to play New England on Sunday afternoon in the divisional round at Gillette Stadium. Who will w...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss the Steelers' playoff struggles and why they can't get over the hump. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ season ended in disappointment with a 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in the AFC Wild Card round last night, continuing a troubling trend of postseason failures. Despite finishing 10-7 and winning the AFC North, Pittsburgh once again failed to advance in the playoffs, e...

Reese and Alex discuss what the Pittsburgh Steelers and Mike Tomlin should do? The Pittsburgh Steelers’ season ended in disappointment with a 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in the AFC Wild Card round last night, continuing a troubling trend of postseason failures. Despite finishing 10-7 and winning the AFC North, Pittsburgh once again failed to advance in the playoffs, extending its playoff...

Reese and Alex discuss Mike Tomlin's status and if Aaron Rodgers should retire. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ season ended in disappointment with a 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in the AFC Wild Card round last night, continuing a troubling trend of postseason failures. Despite finishing 10-7 and winning the AFC North, Pittsburgh once again failed to advance in the playoffs, extending its playof...

Reese and Alex discuss if the Steelers should fire Mike Tomlin and the future of Aaron Rodgers. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ season ended in disappointment with a 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in the AFC Wild Card round last night, continuing a troubling trend of postseason failures. Despite finishing 10-7 and winning the AFC North, Pittsburgh once again failed to advance in the playoffs, exte...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Panthers Wild Card weekend loss, the San Francisco 49ers win, tonight's Wild Card game and more. The Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Rams played a dramatic Wild Card playoff game on Saturday, with the Rams pulling out a 34-31 win to advance. Los Angeles jumped out to an early 14-0 lead, but Carolina battled back. The Panthers briefly took a 31-27 lead late i...