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Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Lions win over the Cowboys. The Detroit Lions defeated the Dallas Cowboys 44-30 on Thursday Night Football in last night’s matchup, improving to 8-5 and strengthening their playoff position, while Dallas dropped to 6-6-1. Detroit’s offense was dominant, led by Jahmyr Gibbs, who scored three rushing touchdowns, including a late fourth-quarter clincher. La...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the college football playoff rankings, Chris Paul and more. Chris Paul was abruptly sent home by the Los Angeles Clippers in a surprising mid-season move. 40-year-old Paul in what he has called his final NBA season, had been playing limited bench minutes, averaging about 2.9 points and 3.3 assists. The decision effectively ends his brief return to the Clippers and...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Ben Roethlisberger's opinion on Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers and tonight's Thursday Night Football matchup. The Detroit Lions host the Dallas Cowboys tonight on Thursday Night Football in a game that is pivotal for both teams’ playoff hopes. The game kicks off at 8:15 PM ET at Ford Field in Detroit, with Detroit entering at 7‑5 and Dallas at 6‑5‑1...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Mandal. Mandal is a comedian based out of Atlanta, Georgia. He has been seen and heard on Adult Swim, Netflix Is A Joke Radio and Don’t Tell Comedy. He was just selected as Netflix Is A Joke’s Introducing Comics and is currently developing an animated series with Adult Swim. Mandal recently opened for John Mulaney at the Hollywood Bowl and his Netfl...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Katharine Eberhardt of NCFC. Katharine Eberhardt is the Chief Marketing & Development Officer of NCFC Youth. The NCFC Youth Showcase Series takes place over four weekends, bringing players and families from all over the country to the Triangle. For more information visit:  ncfcyouth.com

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Throwback Thursday and speak with CL Brown and GameDay Charlie. It is Throwback Thursday! What year are we going to and why?  CL Brown joins the Sports Shop to discuss the ACC/SEC Challenge and more. Gameday Charlie discusses NC State’s loss to Auburn, Duke sports and more.

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman discusses the 2025 ACC Football Championship Game on Saturday, Duke vs LSU tonight and the landscape of  ACC basketball and ACC football. Duke and Virginia will meet in the 2025 ACC Football Championship Game on Saturday, December 6, at 8:00 PM ET in Charlotte, North Carolina. It’s a historic matchup, as neither program has...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss NC State's loss to Auburn last night in the ACC/SEC Challenge and the Cowboys vs Lions game tonight. No. 20 Auburn defeated NC State 83-73 in the ACC/SEC Challenge last night. Auburn was powered by standout performances from Kevin Overton and Keyshawn Hall. Overton scored a career-high 29 points on efficient shooting, going 8-for-13 from the field, 6-for-9 from three, a...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with 2 members of the Western Wake Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta. Thriving Through the Holidays: Soulful Strength will be an uplifting evening of connection, conversation and community as they explore ways to manage stress, strengthen resilience and nurture emotional well-being this holiday season. Enjoy inspiring discussions, practical tools, and a...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Alabama could miss the CFP. The Alabama Crimson Tide jumped the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the last College Football Playoff Rankings before the final CFP rankings. Alabama is ninth in the rankings. What should the final rankings look like? Should Alabama be ahead of Notre Dame in the CFP Rankings? Could Alabama miss the CFP?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Alabama Football and the CFP. The Alabama Crimson Tide jumped the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the last College Football Playoff Rankings before the final CFP rankings. Alabama is ninth in the rankings. What should the final rankings look like? Should Alabama be ahead of Notre Dame in the CFP Rankings?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Clippers cutting ties with Chris Paul.  Chris Paul was abruptly sent home by the Los Angeles Clippers late last night in a surprising mid-season move. Paul confirmed the decision himself around 3 a.m. ET with a social-media post. According to reporting, the Clippers insisted the move was not due to Paul’s individual play but rather part of broader c...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss UNC’s win over Kentucky in the ACC/SEC Challenge. North Carolina defeated Kentucky 67-64 in a tightly contested ACC/SEC Challenge matchup that featured 14 lead changes and nine ties. The game came down to the final minute, where UNC freshman Derek Dixon took over, hitting a clutch three-pointer with 53 seconds left and then scoring the go-ahead layup with 16 secon...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Duke’s win over Florida last night in the ACC/SEC Challenge. Jon Scheyer and the Duke Blue Devils defeated Todd Golden and the reigning national champion Florida Gators 67-66 in a dramatic ACC/SEC Challenge game that came down to the final seconds. After Florida’s Boogie Fland hit a late three to put the Gators ahead 66-64, Duke sophomore Isaiah Evans, who h...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss to coach at LSU. Lane Kiffin has officially left Ole Miss to become the head coach at LSU, a move confirmed yesterday. The decision ends his six-year run with the Rebels, during which he compiled a 55-19 record and led the team to an 11-1 regular season this year. Despite Ole Miss being in position for a College Football Playoff berth,...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the college football playoffs, Alabama defeating Auburn and more. College Football was in action this weekend! How will the CFP look tomorrow? Will the ACC get two teams in?  Alabama defeated Auburn 27-20 in the 2025 Iron Bowl, keeping their College Football Playoff hopes alive. The win not only secured bragging rights in the Iron Bowl rivalry but also positi...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the NFL, Aaron Rodgers and Tennessee sports. The Buffalo Bills defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 26-7 yesterday in a dominant performance. Buffalo’s ground game was unstoppable, racking up 249 rushing yards, the most ever allowed by Pittsburgh at home since 1975. Pittsburgh struggled to move the ball consistently, committing multiple turnovers and failing to...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Panthers' win over the Rams, the Bears' win over the Eagles, UNC sports and more. The Carolina Panthers pulled off a 31-28 upset win over the Los Angeles Rams yesterday highlighted by a strong performance from Bryce Young, who completed 15 of 20 passes for 206 yards and three touchdowns, including two on critical fourth-down plays. Carolina’s defense was...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the college football playoffs, Alabama defeating Auburn and more. College Football was in action this weekend! How will the CFP look tomorrow? Will the ACC get two teams in?  Alabama defeated Auburn 27-20 in the 2025 Iron Bowl, keeping their College Football Playoff hopes alive. The win not only secured bragging rights in the Iron Bowl rivalry but also positioned A...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Thanksgiving, Cowboys winning, Panthers win over Rams and more. We are back! How was your Thanksgiving?! The Carolina Panthers pulled off a 31-28 upset win over the Los Angeles Rams yesterday highlighted by a strong performance from Bryce Young, who completed 15 of 20 passes for 206 yards and three touchdowns, including two on critical fourth-down plays. Carolina’...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss what we are thankful for. Today is Thanksgiving Eve and tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day! What are you thankful for?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Trei Oliver should leave NCCU to coach at Southern University. Rumors connecting Trei Oliver to the head coaching vacancy at Southern University have been circulating since Southern fired its coach mid-season in 2025, prompting speculation about potential replacements. Oliver, currently the head coach at North Carolina Central University, has been frequently me...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss HBCU band rankings, the Iron Bowl and NFL action for the next coming days.  Which of the 4 is likely to lose this week's rivalry game: Ohio State vs 15 Michigan, Indiana vs Purdue, Texas A&M vs 16 Texas or Georgia vs 23 Georgia Tech? The 2025 Iron Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers is scheduled for this weekend Saturday, November...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the college football playoff rankings. The latest College Football Playoff rankings shook up one of the most talked-about matchups in the playoff hunt. Leading the pack are Ohio State Buckeyes, Indiana Hoosiers, Texas A&M Aggies, Georgia Bulldogs and Texas Tech Red Raiders (the top five remain unchanged this week).Notably, the Oregon Ducks moved up one spot to...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss UNC’s win over St. Bonaventure, Thanksgiving and more. It is Thanksgiving Eve! What’s your favorite holiday? Last night, the North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the St. Bonaventure Bonnies 85-70 at the Fort Myers Tip-Off in Florida. North Carolina pulled away in the second half, out-rebounding St. Bonaventure 40-31 and scoring 36 points inside. Henri Veesaar l...