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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss all the latest playoff action, coaching rumors, breakout performances, including the Patriots’ dominant win over the Chargers, Drake Maye’s standout debut and the potential ripple effects for struggling teams like the Titans. Which losing playoff coach would not shock you if they were relieved of their duty: Nick Sirianni or Matt LaFleur? Is John Harba...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Eagles loss to the 49ers yesterday in the Wild Card round. The Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers faced off yesterday in the NFC Wild Card round, with San Francisco coming away with a 23-19 win to end Philadelphia’s season. The game went back and forth, with both defenses making key plays, including interceptions by the Eagles. Philadelphia briefly to...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Wild Card weekend in the NFL including the Panthers loss and Bears win. 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 in the fourth quarter on a Bryce...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Reese has been a Bryce Young supporter. Bryce Young and the (8-9) Carolina Panthers and the (12-5) Los Angeles Rams are set to meet tomorrow in an NFC Wild Card playoff matchup that opens Wild Card Weekend. Reese claims he has supported Bryce Young consistently since even before he entered the NFL. Reese also claims he said "BY is not an NFL quarterback right n...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss this upcoming Wild Card weekend. The (8-9) Carolina Panthers and the (12-5) Los Angeles Rams are set to meet tomorrow in an NFC Wild Card playoff matchup that opens Wild Card Weekend. Carolina enters as the NFC South champion and will host the game at Bank of America Stadium, earning a home playoff spot despite a (8-9) sub-.500 regular-season record. The Panthers...

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks to discuss his NFL picks for this Wild Card weekend and discuss some matchups. 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: Chicago Bears or Green Bay Packers? Los Angeles Chargers or New England Patriots? Houston Texans or Pittsburgh Steelers? Will Rome Odunze record more th...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss tomorrow's Wild Card game between the Panthers and Rams. Bryce Young and the (8-9) Carolina Panthers and the (12-5) Los Angeles Rams are set to meet tomorrow in an NFC Wild Card playoff matchup that opens Wild Card Weekend. Carolina enters as the NFC South champion and will host the game at Bank of America Stadium, earning a home playoff spot despite a (8-9) sub-.500 re...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss last night Fiesta Bowl game between Ole Miss and Miami. Last night’s College Football Playoff semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl was an instant classic: the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes defeated the No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels 31-27 in a wild, back-and-forth game in Glendale, Arizona. Quarterback Carson Beck finished with 268 passing yards, two touchdowns and the late rushing...

Reese, Kmac and Alex speak with comedian DC Curry to discuss his upcoming shows at Goodnights and the Sports Shop crew discusses tonight's College Football Playoff matchup between Miami and Ole Miss. DC Curry’s Goodnights Presents: DC Curry shows at Goodnights Comedy Club run January 9-11, 2026, and you can choose different showtimes each night. The performance times are: 7:00 PM and 9:15 PM...

Reese, Kmac and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman discusses Trae Young being traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards. Can NBA teams win championships with small scoring point guards?

Reese and Alex speak with CL Brown and discuss Ole Miss vs Miami, Duke’s win over Louisville, Cam Boozer, Caleb Wilson, Demond Williams Jr. and more. CL Brown discusses Duke’s win over Louisville, Cam Boozer and ACC basketball. Who is the ACC Player of the Year: Cam Boozer, Caleb Wilson, someone else? Demond Williams Jr. is a dynamic dual-threat quarterback who emerged as one of Washin...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss college basketball action from last night and Ole Miss vs Miami tonight. There was some college basketball played last night! Did you watch any basketball last night? Is this the best college basketball freshmen class? The Ole Miss Rebels face Miami tonight in a major college football matchup as the two teams meet in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Vrbo F...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss who should be the next head coach for the Ravens, the impact of John Harbaugh’s departure and more. John Harbaugh was fired as head coach of the Baltimore Ravens after 18 seasons leading the team. His dismissal followed a disappointing 8-9 season in which the Ravens missed the playoffs. During his long tenure, Harbaugh achieved significant success, including...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss whether Lamar Jackson’s play contributed to John Harbaugh’s firing, what limitations he may have as a quarterback and if the Ravens made the right decision moving on from their longtime head coach. John Harbaugh was fired as head coach of the Baltimore Ravens after 18 seasons leading the team. His dismissal followed a disappointing 8-9 season in w...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the implications of Demond Williams Jr.’s transfer, whether Washington should pursue legal action and how his departure reshapes the Huskies’ future at quarterback. Demond Williams Jr. is a dynamic dual-threat quarterback who emerged as one of Washington’s most important players before announcing his intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal. I...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss John Harbaugh’s firing. John Harbaugh was fired yesterday as the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens after 18 seasons leading the team. His dismissal followed a disappointing 8-9 season in which the Ravens missed the playoffs. During his long tenure, Harbaugh achieved significant success, including a Super Bowl victory, multiple division titles and consistent playo...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss whether Duke’s comeback and Cameron Boozer’s standout performance signal a championship-contending team and whether NC State is a threat in the ACC. The Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball picked up an impressive 84-73 road win over No. 20 Louisville last night, improving to 14-1 overall and 3-0 in ACC play. The No. 6 Blue Devils trailed at halftime...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. Who made this year’s North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame class?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the whirlwind 2026 NFL coaching carousel, weighing which fired coaches deserve another shot, the futures of Raheem Morris and Kevin Stefanski and how Miami’s McDaniel compares to other top candidates. The 2026 NFL offseason has been busy, with around nine coaching situations either open or unstable, including midseason changes. The Cardinals, Raiders, Browns...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Dave Canales, Bryce Young and the Panthers as they prepare for the Rams. The (8-9) Carolina Panthers host the (12-5) Los Angeles Rams Saturday in an NFC Wild Card playoff opener. Carolina, back in the postseason for the first time in a decade, earned a home spot as NFC South champions despite a sub-.500 record and comes in confident after beating the Rams earlier...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Reese attending Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity's Founders’ Day celebration event yesterday. For Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., yesterday (January 5) was their Founders’ Day. Members often refer to it simply as “J5” (short for January 5). On this day in 1911, Kappa Alpha Psi was founded at Indiana University by ten visionary men, now honored...

Reese, Pam, and Alex discuss recent NFL coaching firings and openings. The 2026 offseason has been busy, with roughly nine coaching situations either open or unstable when including midseason dismissals. The Arizona Cardinals, Las Vegas Raiders, Cleveland Browns, and Atlanta Falcons all fired their head coaches after disappointing seasons, while the New York Giants and Tennessee Titans made midsea...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss the end of the NFL regular season. The NFL regular season is officially over! What are some takeaways from the NFL season?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Alabama's defeat in the Rose Bowl, Caleb Wilson vs Cam Boozer and more. In the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff game between Alabama and Indiana, No. 1-seeded Indiana dominated No. 9 Alabama with a 38-3 victory, marking the Hoosiers’ first ever Rose Bowl win and sending them into the CFP semifinals. With the victory, Indiana advanced to face Oregon in the...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Raheem Morris being fired, Myles Garrett setting a sack record, Alabama's loss in the Rose Bowl and more. The Atlanta Falcons fired head coach Raheem Morris yesterday, shortly after their regular-season finale. Morris’s tenure with the team lasted two seasons, during which the Falcons posted back-to-back 8‑9 records and failed to reach the playoffs. Did the...