The Best of the Sports Shop

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the contracts of Micah Parsons and Trey Hendrickson. Trey Hendrickson is in the final year of his contract, set to earn $15.8M, with no guaranteed money remaining. Despite leading the league with 17.5 sacks in each of the past two seasons, the Bengals have yet to agree on a long-term extension. The team has allowed him to seek a trade, but only if teams meet...

Reese and Alex discuss Bubba Wallace winning the Brickyard 400 and making history. Bubba Wallace made history by becoming the 1st Black driver to win a major NASCAR Cup Series race on the oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, claiming victory in the Brickyard 400 over the weekend. Wallace was victorious after surviving rain delays, multiple overtimes, and a dramatic late-race duel with defending ch...

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

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss their experience at ACC Football Kickoff and what teams they have as sleeper teams in the ACC. The Sports Shop crew is back in the studio after their trip to Charlotte. How did they enjoy their time in Charlotte at the ACC Football Kickoff? What ACC team do they see as a sleeper team?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss recent criticism Deion Sanders has faced. Deion Sanders recently made a surprise appearance at Day 1 of Buccaneers training camp to support his son Shilo Sanders, who had signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted rookie safety after the 2025 NFL Draft. As a result, Deion Sanders has been receiving some criticism. Was Deion wrong to attend?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Wade Harris and Donté Greene. It is Firebirds Friday! Wade Harris is the CEO, Director of Player Development and the Managing Partner of the Raleigh Firebirds. Donté Greene is a former professional basketball player, best known for his one standout season at Syracuse and his four-year stint in the NBA with the Sacramento Kings. Greene just played...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex send off "G-Money" Graham Hill. Graham has been at CBC for over three years. Graham "G-Money" was the producer before Alex "A-Town" and contributed greatly to the show. Today is Graham's last day at the company. As Graham departs, the Sports Shop crew gives him a sendoff as he embarks on a new career.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Bill Belichick’s comments yesterday and what success looks like for the Tar Heels. Bill Belichick spoke yesterday at ACC Football Kickoff. The North Carolina Tar Heels have made significant changes to their footbal team and program. With all the changes, and the addition of Bill Belichick, what does a successful season look like for the UNC Tar Heels? What a...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss their experience at ACC Football Kickoff. The Sports Shop crew is back in the studio after their trip to Charlotte. How did they enjoy their time in Charlotte at the ACC Football Kickoff?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman joins the Sports Shop to quiz the crew.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Bruce Bruce. Bruce Bruce is a comedian who will be performing this weekend at Goodnights Comedy Club: Friday, July 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM (18+ show) at Goodnights Comedy Club, on Room 861, Raleigh, NC and 9:30 PM that same night at the same venue (2 shows back-to-back). Saturday, July 26, he repeats with 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM shows.  Sunday, July 27, 2025, at...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss what success looks like for the Tar Heels this season. The North Carolina Tar Heels have made significant changes to their footbal team and program. With all the changes, and the addition of Bill Belichick, what does a successful season look like for the UNC Tar Heels? What does Pam want to see her Tar Heels do?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Elbert Ellis of PrimeTime Scouting. Elbert Ellis is the Lead Scout & Head Recruiter at Primetime Scouting, based in Durham, North Carolina. Primetime Scouting is a college athletic recruiting advisory service, founded and operated by former Olympians and champion athletes, focused on helping student-athletes navigate the path to higher‐level competitio...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex reflect on ACC Football Kickoff conversations from yesterday and discuss what we can expect today.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss what a successful season for the Tar Heels looks like. The North Carolina Tar Heels have made significant changes to their footbal team and program. With all the changes, and the addition of Bill Belichick, what does a successful season look like for the UNC Tar Heels?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if the NC State Wolfpack and Dave Doeren will part ways this season. If NC State cannot finish 3rd place or higher in the ACC, do you think the Pack & Dave Doeren part ways?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss ACC Football Kickoff, Jim Phillips, Nick Saban and more. How does ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips feel about NCAA expansion? Can the Alabama Crimson Tide hang without Nick Saban?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss and the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas Cowboys owner and GM Jerry Jones spoke to the media. Has Jerry ever thought about stepping down from his general manager position? Will Micah Parsons and the Cowboys reach a contract agreement? What;s going on with the Cowboys? Will Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers win the ACC in football this season? Are the NC State Wolfpack in...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss what to expect from ACC Football Kickoff the next couple days and the comments of Jim Phillips. ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips spoke yesterday at the 2025 ACC Football Kickoff. What did he say? What are the wealthiest ACC schools?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss their favorite places to go to as kids. What was your favorite growing up?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Marcus Anderson. Marcus Anderson is a highly acclaimed smooth jazz saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist who is Grammy & Stellar‑Award nominated. With more than 12 studio albums spanning smooth jazz, R&B, pop, rock, Latin, and funk, Anderson joins the Sports Shop to enlighten us about the numerous events lined up for him. Anderson is having his annual J...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss their favorite places to go to as kids. Malcolm‑Jamal Warner passed away recently at age 54. He tragically drowned while swimming at Playa Cocles on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast—pulled out to sea by a strong current. Emergency responders found him without vital signs; his death was ruled an accidental drowning. What is Malcolm-Jamal Warner's legac...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss their favorite places to go to as kids. What was your favorite growing up?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dwayne West and Hank Mattocks. Hank “Mattocks Henry” Mattocks has a history in youth sports—coaching for the North Raleigh Pop-Warner Football Association and contributing through the Wake County Boys Club. He is also the founder of the Garner Road Basketball Club. COO Dwayne West is a long‑time volunteer and coach in Raleigh’s youth bas...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Bronny James and the Charlotte Hornets. The Charlotte Hornets captured their first-ever NBA Summer League title this weekend in Las Vegas. They finished the tournament with an impressive 6–0 record, defeating the Sacramento Kings 83–78 in the championship game last night. Kon Knueppel, Charlotte’s 4th overall pick, led the charge with 21 points,...