The Best of the Sports Shop

Reese, KMac, Pam and Alex speak with Senator Paul Lowe, NC Legislative Black Caucus Foundation. Senator Lowe talks about the 39th Annual HBCU Scholarship Banquet, happening Monday, June 2, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. It will be held at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Durham, NC.

Reese, KMac, Pam and Alex discuss the FIFA World Cup 2026. 

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the grand opening ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center. The Barack Obama Presidential Center is a museum, library, and education project in Chicago to commemorate the presidency of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States. The grand opening ceremony actually took place June 18 and featured plenty of big names, including former presidents Joe Biden, Ge...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Juneteenth, the Knicks Championship parade and the NBA draft. The New York Knicks championship parade took place yesterday Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:00 am. This historic event marked the first ticker-tape parade in franchise history to celebrate the Knicks' championship. Is Walt "Clyde" Frazier getting a statue? Does Jalen Brunson deserve a statue?

Reese, KMac, Pam and Alex discuss if UFC Freedom 250 was better than the NBA Finals, and if the Knicks are going to the White House. 

Reese, KMac, Pam, and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Would you rather be the next Lebron, Messi, Tiger, Mahomes or Ohtani? Which sport would you choose for your 15 year old son, for the financial outcome? 

Reese, KMac, Pam and Alex discuss generational talent and emerging talent in the NBA.  Is Giannis Antetokounmpo a generational talent? What is a generational talent?

Reese, KMac, Pam and Alex discuss generational talent in the NBA and what he's worth. Is Giannis Antetokounmpo a generational talent? What is a generational talent?  What Would you trade for him?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Knicks and Hurricanes parades and if Giannis is a diva. The Carolina Hurricanes will celebrate their 2026 Stanley Cup victory with a championship parade in downtown Raleigh on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The New York Knicks championship parade will take place today Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:00 am. This historic event marks the first ticker-tape parad...

Reese, KMac, Pam and Alex discuss if Giannis Antetokounmpo is even all that and would you rather have, Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum.  

Reese, KMac, Pam and Alex speak with William Battle. The We Are One EHE Prostate Cancer Walk Run Ride is happening Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 7:00 am in Rocky Mount, North Carolina at Thornes Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. For details and registration, visit https://eheprostatecancerride.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=15601 .

Reese, KMac, Pam and Alex discuss if you're the Knicks or Hurricanes do you visit the White House and who would you rather have, Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum.

Reese, KMac, Pam and Alex speak with Renee Best, CEO of Anew U Counseling Services. Their priority is to ensure that you receive the support you need and help you on your journey towards growth and healing. They have created a collaborative environment where you can feel safe and be yourself. You don't have to settle for a boring therapy experience. At Anew U, they want you to feel empowered and s...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Knicks and Hurricanes parades, the firing of the Golden Kights Coach. The Carolina Hurricanes will celebrate their 2026 Stanley Cup victory with a championship parade in downtown Raleigh on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The New York Knicks championship parade will take place tomorrow Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:00 am. This historic event marks the first...

Reese, KMac, Pam and Alex discuss the NBA Finals De'Aaron Fox's contract and if NBA teams should draft Darryn Peterson. The Sports Shop is giving out awards for the NBA FInals: Who's the Most Important Player on the Knicks? Who's The "Ghost" For The Spurs?

Reese, KMac, Pam and Alex discuss Mikal Bridges Instagram live stream and why some people doubted a team could win with Jalen Brunson. Mikal Bridges celebrated a little too much and streamed live on Instagram, where Brunson trolled him by requesting that his phone be taken away. During his epic rant, Bridges declared that Brunson deserves a statue for leading the Knicks to their first NBA cha...

Reese, KMac, Pam, and Alex discuss the Earth, Wind and Fire documentary. The Earth, Wind & Fire documentary, Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World), directed by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, officially premiered on HBO and HBO Max on June 7, 2026. The film previously had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 3, 2026. You can watch it on Hulu and...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Brendan Sorsby betting on his own team. Brendan Sorsby admitted to wagering at least $90,000 across more than 9,000 bets during his college career, including at least 40 bets involving Indiana football while he was a member of the Hoosiers in 2022.  Should Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby be allowed to play after betting?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the 2026 Triangle Golf Challenge and the parades this week. The 2026 Triangle Golf Challenge took place Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Golf Club at Chapel Ridge in Mebane, North Carolina. The annual charity tournament supports The Banks Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting families transitioning from public housing to private homeownershi...

Resse, KMac, Pam and Alex discuss  the Knicks winning the NBA Championship, if Jalen Brunson is the greatest Knick ever, if we crowned Victor Wembanyama too soon and more. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs, winning 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The Knick's win marks the first championship win in 53 years (1973) and a dominant 4–1 series win. Now that the Knicks hav...

Reese, KMax, Pam and Alex discuss the Knicks Championship win. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs, winning 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The Knick's win marks the first championship win in 53 years (1973) and a dominant 4–1 series win. Is Jalen Brunson the greatest Knick of all time?

Reese, KMac, Pam and Alex discuss the Hurricanes Championship win. The Carolina Hurricanes won 3-0 against the Vegas Golden Knights last night, winning 4-2 in the Stanley Cup Finals.  Will Jordan Staal retire this year or will he come back for another season? Can they repeat being champions next season?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Carolina Hurricanes and the Knicks Championship wins.  The Carolina Hurricanes won 3-0 against the Vegas Golden Knights last night, winning 4-2 in the Stanley Cup Finals. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs, winning 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The Knick's win marks the first championship win in 53 years (1973) and a dominant 4–1 seri...

Reese, KMac, Pam and Alex speak with Sherrod Banks, Lauren E. Banks, Alexander Banks, Sidney Lowe and Terry Tuff and discuss the Spurs vs Knicks game tonight. The New York Knicks pulled off the largest comeback in NBA Finals history in Game 4, rallying from a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107–106 and take a commanding 3–1 series lead. Will the Spurs force a Game 6 ag...

Reese, KMac, Pam and Alex discuss the Hurricanes vs the Golden Knights and the Knicks vs the Spurs. The Carolina Hurricanes won 4-2 against the Vegas Golden Knights last night, taking the lead 3-2 in the Stanley Cup Finals. The New York Knicks pulled off the largest comeback in NBA Finals history in Game 4, rallying from a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107–106 and take a c...