The Best of the Sports Shop

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Tennessee Volunteers Football, Sterling Sharpe's Hall of Fame Induction and the Dallas Cowboys. Micah Parsons publicly requested a trade after talks with Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones broke down over a contract extension. He’s in the final year of his rookie deal, set to earn close to $24M in 2025, while seeking an extension at market-leading defensive rusher rates&m...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss who has a birthday today and who is joining the Sports Shop this week. Brant Fowler II is a sophomore at Southern University majoring in Mass Communications. He is interning with the Sports Shop this week..

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss their Good Looks and Bad Looks on this Good Look Bad Look Monday. How was your weekend?

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss if Lamar Jackson is a historically great passer and Terry McLaurin requesting a trade. In a recent interview with  ESPN’s This Is Football , Harbaugh emphatically called Jackson a "historically great passer." He emphasized that the long-standing narrative that Jackson was only a runner has been completely erased: "He is as good as any passer that there'...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss if the Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin relationship will work.  Aaron Rodgers is the quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers. This is Rodgers’ third team in his NFL career. This is also likely his last season in the NFL. Will Rodgers work well in Pittsburgh? Is the Aaron Rodgers & Mike Tomlin relationship real?

Reese, Kmac and Alex speak with Wade Harris and Jessica Davis. It is Firebirds Friday! Wade Harris is the CEO, Director of Player Development and the Managing Partner of the Raleigh Firebirds. Jessica Davis is the Vice President and Client Service Advisor at Pinnacle Financial Partners, based in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area of North Carolina.

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss if Detroit sports teams get enough respect. The Detroit Lions finished the 2024 season at 15-2, winning their first-ever NFC North title and clinching the No. 1 seed in the NFC for the first time in franchise history. After going 14-68 in the previous season, the Detroit Pistons posted a 44-38 record in 2024-25, tripling their win total and earning a playoff berth. The...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss last night’s Hall of Fame Game and if Bryce Young will be an MVP candidate this coming season. The 2025 NFL Hall of Fame Game saw the Los Angeles Chargers dominate the Detroit Lions with a decisive 34-7 victory, officially kicking off the preseason. The Chargers' defense set the tone early, forcing five turnovers. These takeaways provided a steady stream of scori...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Shannon Sharpe being fired by ESPN just before his brother's HOF induction. Yesterday, Shannon Sharpe officially parted ways with ESPN, just weeks after settling a $50M sexual assault lawsuit. The lawsuit accused Sharpe of assaulting her during their relationship. Sharpe denied the allegations and had hoped to return to ESPN in time for the NFL season. Sharpe's la...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman discusses Gilbert Arenas being arrested. Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was recently arrested and charged in connection with an alleged high-stakes illegal poker ring run out of his Encino, California mansion. Federal authorities unsealed an indictment accusing Arenas of conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business, runnin...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss tonight's NFL Hall Of Fame Game. Tonight, the NFL preseason officially kicks off with the Hall of Fame Game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Detroit Lions, set to begin at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. While preseason games don't count toward the regular season, they're a chance to see rookies and backups in action—particularly relevant tonight, as Chargers...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Gilbert Arenas' arrest. Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was recently arrested and charged in connection with an alleged high-stakes illegal poker ring run out of his Encino, California mansion. Federal authorities unsealed an indictment accusing Arenas of conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business, running that business, and making false statements to investigato...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Shannon Sharpe being fired by ESPN. Yesterday, Shannon Sharpe officially parted ways with ESPN, just weeks after settling a $50M sexual assault lawsuit. The lawsuit accused Sharpe of assaulting her during their relationship. Sharpe denied the allegations and had hoped to return to ESPN in time for the NFL season. Sharpe's last appearance on the network was in late April...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Jimmy Jenkins. Jimmy Jenkins joins The Sports Shop to discuss the documentary that he directed titled, “Nothing But A Winner.” The documentary r eleases tomorrow, July 31, 2025, with a running time of 1h 55m. Th e film weaves together the legacies of Paul "Bear" Bryant (1958–1982) and Nick Saban (2007–2023), each winning six na...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Jimmy Haslam's comments about Shedeur Sanders and the NFL-related shooting in New York on Monday.  At training camp, Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam firmly stated the selection of rookie QB Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round was GM Andrew Berry’s decision, distancing himself from the controversial pick. Sanders, a highly hyped prospect, fell to the...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss their favorite sports movies and sports documentaries. Jimmy Jenkins is the director of a sports documentary titled, "Nothing But A Winner.” Jenkins’ documentary is about Reese and Kmac’s favorite college football program, the Alabama Crimson Tide. Jenkins will be a guest on the Sports Shop today. In the spirit of today’s guest, what are some of...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss their favorite sports movies and sports documentaries. Jimmy Jenkins is the director of a sports documentary titled, "Nothing But A Winner.” Jenkins’ documentary is about Reese and Kmac’s favorite college football program, the Alabama Crimson Tide. Jenkins will be a guest on the Sports Shop today. In the spirit of today’s guest, what are some of...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Luka Dončić's transformation and the shooting in NY yesterday. Luka Dončić is currently on the cover of  Men’s Health magazine. The feature highlights his dramatic offseason transformation into a leaner, more muscular physique following his trade to the Lakers, drawing widespread attention and praise. Is "skinny" Luka here to stay? Yesterday, a tragic s...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Christian Wilkins' situation with the Raiders. Christian Wilkins, the veteran defensive tackle formerly with the Las Vegas Raiders, was released on July 24, 2025 — just one year into a four-year, $110M contract. The Raiders attempted to void $35.2M of the guaranteed portion of his deal after he declined surgery on his injured foot following a season-ending J...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Dabo Swinney attending Carolina Panthers camp yesterday and Trei Oliver calling out Virginia Tech. Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney attended the Carolina Panthers’ first padded practice in Charlotte yesterday. He was there to support his former Clemson receiver Hunter Renfrow, who is making an NFL comeback with the Panthers. Renfrow, a former Clemson standout and 2...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the shooting that took place in Manhattan, NY yesterday. Yesterday, a tragic shooting rocked Midtown Manhattan. The attack took place at 345 Park Avenue, where Shane Devon Tamura, a 27-year-old former high school football player from Las Vegas, opened fire in a building housing major corporate tenants, including the NFL headquarters. The rampage left four civilians dead...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Deion Sanders' battle with bladder cancer. Deion Sanders, the University of Colorado head football coach, revealed yesterday that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer. During the offseason, Sanders underwent a surgical procedure that removed his bladder and used part of his intestine to reconstruct a new one. His medical team, led by Dr. Janet...

Reese Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Reese's Natural High Explosion Band. The Sports Shop crew discusses Reese's childhood band named, "Natural High Explosion" and they trade childhood stories of their own.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss A'ja Wilson, Angel Reese and the WNBA. The WNBA is in action! A'ja Wilson is fighting? Angel Reese is hurt? What has been going on in the WNBA?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Terry McLaurin and the Washington Commanders. Terry McLaurin has been in a standoff with the Washington Commanders throughout the offseason, insisting on a new contract that reflects his status as a top-tier receiver. He’s reportedly seeking $30–33M per year. McLaurin skipped mandatory minicamp and initially missed the start of training camp, draw...