The Best of the Sports Shop

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss NCCU defeating Southern University over the weekend.   North Carolina Central University (NCCU) faced off against Southern University this past Saturday, August 23, 2025, in the 2025 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. The game kicked off at 7:30 p.m. ET and resulted in a decisive 31–14 victory for NCCU. After falling behind e...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss their Good Looks and Bad Looks on this Good Look Bad Look Monday.   North Carolina Central University (NCCU) faced off against Southern University this past Saturday, August 23, 2025, in the 2025 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. The game kicked off at 7:30 p.m. ET and resulted in a decisive 31–14 victory for NCCU. After falling b...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Micah Parsons will be traded. Micah Parsons and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones are currently locked in a high-profile standoff over Parsons’ contract extension and have been for months. In the latest chapter of this high-stakes saga, Jerry Jones accused Micah Parsons’ agent of rudely shutting down a contract proposal with the phrase “stick i...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the MEAC/SWAC Challenge this weekend and the upcoming SAS HBCU Invitational. The SAS HBCU Invitational is a collegiate golf tournament designed to spotlight and support student-athletes from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Held during the PGA Tour Champions–sanctioned SAS Championship at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary. In 2025, the co...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss ~~fiirebirds kmac, panthers, commanders Last night in the NFL preseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Carolina Panthers 19–10 in Charlotte. The Panthers managed a touchdown on a Jack Plummer pass to James Mitchell and added a field goal earlier in the game. What do we think of the Panthers? How good will they be? Is the NFC South the worst division i...

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Wade Harris and Gabriella Cabral. It is Firebirds Friday! Wade Harris is the CEO, Director of Player Development and the Managing Partner of the Raleigh Firebirds. Email: Raleighfirebirds@gmail.com or call/text: 9198300305  

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss some HBCU football and preseason action in the NFL last night. Last night in the NFL preseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Carolina Panthers 19–10 in Charlotte. The Panthers managed a touchdown on a Jack Plummer pass to James Mitchell and added a field goal earlier in the game. What do we think of the Panthers? How good will they be? In the second game,...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Alex's parents (A-Town).

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if we are too quick to label a 1st round Quarterback a bust. Are we too quick to label a 1st round Quarterback a bust?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if more teams should be like the Cowboys. The Dallas Cowboys are probably the most storied franchise in NFL History. While they had tons of success in past, in the past 20 years they have not been winning nearly as much as before. However, they are always in the headlines and make a whole lot of money. The Dallas Cowboys seemingly don’t need to win to win &m...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the upcoming African American Culture Festival. Pam is planning the African American Culture Festival. This year marks the 15th Annual African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh & Wake County. The festival will be held on Labor Day Weekend, August 30th - August 31st, 2025, in the heart of downtown Raleigh. What can Pam tell us about the event? Will Reese pe...

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Cheryl Rowe-Rendlemen and Kimani Frazier. TWIG has an upcoming event in September. On Saturday, September 20, 2025, will be 22nd Annual TWIG Foundation Invitational Golf Tournament at Lochmere Golf Club at 9:00 AM. For more information visit:  https://trianglewomeningolf.com/

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Dallas Cowboys docuseries and "The Last Dance". Reese has been watching "America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys" on Netflix. Have you? Does the Cowboys docuseries compare to “The Last Dance?”

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Marquis Bryant. Marquis Bryant is a standout 4-star defensive back for Rolesville High School. According to 247 Sports, Bryant is the #1 safety and #5 player in North Carolina, currently part of the Class of 2027. He’s already received multiple college offers— from Troy, Indiana, Charlotte, NC State and more. However, Bryant's current top 6 schools...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Dallas Cowboys football and Daniel Jones being named Colts starting quarterback. The Indianapolis Colts named Daniel Jones the starting quarterback for this upcoming season. Colts head coach Shane Steichen cited Jones’s consistency, leadership, and game readiness as decisive factors for the decision. This means This means Anthony Richardson, who is the...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss what expectations they have for their favorite team in the NFL. What is the Sports shop crew expecting from their favorite NFL team this coming season? What does Kmac expect from the Washington Commanders? Reese's Raiders? Pam's Dallas Cowboys?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss John Wall's retirement. Yesterday, John Wall publicly announced his retirement from professional basketball after an 11-season NBA career. Wall retires a five-time All-Star and spent most of his career with the Washington Wizards, also playing for the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers before retiring. Wall averaged 18.7 points and 8.9 assists per game in his...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss a Dallas Cowboys TV series and Anthony Richardson. Reese has been watching "America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys" on Netflix. Have you? What do you think of the current Dallas Cowboys team and franchise? The Indianapolis Colts named Daniel Jones the starting quarterback for this upcoming season. Colts head coach Shane Steichen cited Jones’s consistency...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss UNC officially ending their junior varisty basketball program, NC State Wolfpack basketball and more. College basketball returns to Greensboro for a double-header featuring NC State Men's and Women's basketball teams! On Sunday, October 26th, Pack fans can indulge in two exhibition games, starting with the women facing off against Maryland at 2 PM. The men will fi...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss how Reese and Pam met, Cam Newton's jersey retirement and more. Reese and Pam share a story about how they met. Reese claims Pam "hollered" at him. Is he right? Auburn University will officially retire Cam Newton’s iconic No. 2 jersey on October 11, during the Tigers’ game against Georgia at Jordan‑Hare Stadium. Newton becomes the fourth athlete to receive t...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Dillon Gabriel's comments that went viral and the last night's preseason game in the NFL. During a preseason debut with the Cleveland Browns against the Philadelphia Eagles, rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel was asked how he handles outside distractions. In response, he said: “There are entertainers and there are competitors, and I totally understand that. M...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss HBCU football and talk to some Louisiana natives. What is going on in Louisiana? What is going on with HBCU Football in the MEAC? What is our intern Brant up to?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Bengals vs Commanders last night and 5 Where The Talent Reside. The Cincinnati Bengals secured a 31–17 victory over the Washington Commanders in their Week 2 preseason matchup last night. Despite the loss, rookie QB Jayden Daniels made a memorable debut—he had only four plays with just one genuine scoring opportunity, yet flashed potential. Terry McLaur...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if the NCAA went too easy on Michigan. The Michigan Wolverines football program is currently facing the fallout from one of the most significant NCAA sanctions in recent memory. The NCAA has penalized the program for its involvement in a sign-stealing scheme, resulting in over $20M in financial consequences. These include a direct $50K fine, a 10% reduction in bot...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss what the Browns should do with their quarterback room. Dillon Gabriel, the Cleveland Browns’ third-round pick, made his NFL debut in Week 2 of the preseason, starting for the Cleveland Browns against the Philadelphia Eagles after recovering from a hamstring injury. He completed 13 of 18 passes for 143 yards and threw an interception that resulted in a pick-s...