The Best of the Sports Shop

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Wade Harris and James Frisby. It is Firebirds Friday! Wade Harris is the CEO, Director of Player Development and the Managing Partner of the Raleigh Firebirds. Coach James Frisby is the owner and founder of FASST Sports Performance Training, located in Winchester, Virginia. He established FASST in 2013 and has more than 25 years of experience in sports performan...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss NBA Gambling and what games we should watch this weekend. Both Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and Chauncey Billups, head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, are currently at the center of federal investigations into alleged sports-betting activities. Billups was arrested in what sources describe as a related but separate FBI investigation into illegal gambling ac...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss NBA gambling, the Chargers vs Vikings game last night and more.  Both Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and Chauncey Billups, head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, are currently at the center of federal investigations into alleged sports-betting activities. Billups was arrested in what sources describe as a related but separate FBI investigation into illegal gambl...

Reese, Pam, and Alex discuss the recent arrests of Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups, what these cases mean for the league’s integrity, and how the rise of sports betting is reshaping professional basketball’s relationship with fans, players, and the law. Both Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and Chauncey Billups, head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, are currently at the center of f...

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman poses a question: If you were to watch one sport for the rest of your life, what sport would it be?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with CL Brown and GameDay Charlie. CL and GameDay join the Sports Shop to discuss ACC Football and ACC Basketball.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if they believe in the Knicks. The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-111 last night to open their season. Last season, the Knicks lost to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. New York hired their coach Tom Thibodeau and hired Mike Brown as his replacement. Do you believe in the Knicks this season?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss this week’s edition of ‘5 Where The Talent Resides’. The ninth week of ‘5 Where The Talent Resides’ is here! What 5 athletes are featured today?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Mavs vs Spurs. Cooper Flagg made his NBA debut for the Mavericks last night. The San Antonio Spurs dominated the Dallas Mavericks 125-92 last night. Victor Wembanayama was impressive, scoring 40 points and adding 15 rebounds in just 30 minutes. Flagg got the start at point gaurd and scored 10 points and added 10 rebounds in the blowout loss. Flagg played 32 minute...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Chucky Brown. Chuck Brown joins the Sports Shop to discuss his new role as the color analyst for NC State men’s basketball broadcasts on the Wolfpack Sports Network this coming season. Chucky shares his thoughts on Will Wade, NC State's basketball roster and the NBA season.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Tua Tagovailoa, Mike McDaniel and more. Tua Tagovailoa threw for 100 yards and 3 interceptions on Sunday in a 31-6 loss against the now 2-5 Cleveland Browns. Tua hasn’t been playing well this season as the Dolphins are now 1-6. What did Mike McDaniel say about Tua? Who is the problem: McDaniel, Tua or both? Many people have been critical of Stephen A. Smith...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Adam Silver’s comments about potential changes to the NBA All Star Game. What format did NBA Commissioner Adam Silver suggest they change the NBA All-Star game to? Michael Jordan is officially part of NBC Sports' NBA coverage starting with the 2025-26 season. Announced in May 2025, Jordan signed on as a  special contributor.  This is a role that do...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss their issue with LeBron James’ attire and more. Opening Night of the 2025-26 NBA season delivered. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 119-109. Luka Dončić put on a show for L.A. with 43 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists, a near triple-double. How did Luka Doncic look in his debut? Are the Lakers and Warriors legitimate championship con...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss opening night of the NBA Season. NBA Basketball is back! The NBA is back on NBC! What did you think of Carmelo Anthony's attire last night? Opening Night of the 2025-26 NBA season delivered. The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder edged out the Houston Rockets in a thrilling double-overtime battle, winning 125-124 on their ring night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander l...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Bill Belichick and UNC's docuseries.  In August 2025, Bill Belichick announced that a docuseries about the North Carolina Tar Heels football program would be released on Hulu, aiming to spotlight the team’s rebuilding efforts and commitment to winning under his leadership. Produced by EverWonder Studio, the series was intended to focus on the players an...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Southern firing Terrence Graves and the top 25 college football poll rankings.  Southern University announced yesterday that head football coach Terrence Graves had been fired following a disappointing 3-24 homecoming loss to Prairie View A&M. At the time of his dismissal, the team held a 1-6 overall record for the season. Athletic Director Roman Banks ac...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss what are we looking foward to this NBA season and last night's NFL games.  The NBA Season Starts Tonight! The Charlotte Hornets were 19-63 last season. They have some new additions including two rookie Dukies, Kon Knueppel and Sion James as well as some vets. Will the Hornets have a promising season? Is Lonzo Ball going to be good this year?  What teams...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the NFL favorites, bad sports franchises, Shedeur Sanders and more.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Seattle Mariners, Baker Mayfield and more. Last night in the NFL, the Detroit Lions defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-9 and the Seattle Seahawks beat the Houston Texans 27-19. Both the Lions and Seahawks improved to 5-2 with their victories. Are Seattle and Detroit legit contenders? What about Tampa? What happened to Bake Mayfield last night? The Seattle Ma...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Seattle Mariners and last night's NFL games. Last night in the NFL, the Detroit Lions defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-9 and the Seattle Seahawks beat the Houston Texans 27-19. Both the Lions and Seahawks improved to 5-2 with their victories. Are Seattle and Detroit legit contenders? What about Tampa? How good is Sam Darnold? The Seattle Mariners had a bre...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss college football contract buyouts. There have been a significant number of college football coach buyouts this season, both in terms of frequency and cost. So far in the 2025 season, at least nine FBS head coaches have been fired, which is a high number this early in the year. The financial impact has been significant, with total buyouts for these dismissals excee...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the college football landscape. What ranked teams lost this weekend? Who will replace James Franklin? The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Tennessee Volunteers 37-20 over the weekend. Alabama, ranked No. 6, improved to 6-1 overall and 4-0 in the SEC, while No. 11 Tennessee dropped to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in conference play. Ty Simpson led the Alabama offense effic...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if the Colts are the best team in the NFL and what is wrong with the Jets. The Indianapolis Colts are 6-1. Are the Colts the best team in the NFL? The New Jets are the only winless team in the NFL as they sit 0-7. What is wrong with the Jets? 

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Michael Penix Jr., the Commanders loss, the Chiefs dominant win and more.  Yesterday, the Kansas City Chiefs delivered a dominant performance, shutting out the Las Vegas Raiders with a 31-0 victory in the "Reese Boowl". Quarterback Patrick Mahomes led the way, throwing for 286 yards and three touchdowns before being pulled in the third quarter due to the Chie...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Alabama football, the Cowboys win over the Commanders, Alabama's win over Tennessee and more. Kmac is back! Yesterday, the Philadelphia Eagles secured a 28-22 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, improving their season record to 5-2. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts completed 19 of 23 passes for 326 yards and three touchdowns, while his wide receivers A.J. Brown and...