The Best of the Sports Shop

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss if the Charlotte Hornets will be good this season and Scottie Scheffler winning the Open Championship. This past weekend, Scottie Scheffler soared to the top of golf history with an emphatic victory at the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. Scheffler, the world No. 1, cruised through the weekend. This marked his 4th major win, having already...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the WNBA All Star Weekend and the players wanting to be paid more.  This past weekend in the WNBA was all about All-Star festivities, major performances, and strong messages both on and off the court. Off the court, players used the high-profile stage to bring attention to labor issues, wearing shirts reading “Pay Us What You Owe Us” and leading fans in...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss their Good Looks and Bad Looks on this Good Look Bad Look Monday. 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 th...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Billy Sorrells. Billy Sorrells is a comedian performing at Goodnights Comedy Club this weekend. Sorrells  is performing at Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club in Raleigh this weekend. Here’s the schedule: Friday, July 18, 2025 – 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM Saturday, July 19, 2025 – 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM Sunday, July 20, 2025 – 7:00 PM only...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Paul George's comments about the Charlotte Hornets. Paul George recently had some comments about the Charlotte Hornets. On his podcast titled, Podcast P with Baron Davis, George said, “If I'm in free agency, I'm not picking Charlotte, just because there's no winning culture there alone … my career’s over with if I go there.” Is Paul G...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Damian Lillard returning to Portland, Bronny James in the summer league and more.  Yesterday, TJ Watt agreed to a three-year, $123M extension — $41M per year, making him the highest-paid non–quarterback in NFL history. Is Watt the best defensive player in the NFL? How far will Pittsburgh go this year? Is Micah Parsons the next guy to be paid?...

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Wade Harris and some Cisco representatives. India Bolton, Andrea Parker and Letita Martin of Cisco join the Sports Shop and discover their mission with Cisco.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss  NBA Summer League - bronny, hornets,  NBA Summer League has been in action for weeks now. Bronny James has been playing well and finding his footing. In Bronny's last 3 games: 18 PTS, 5 AST, 2 REB 17 PTS, 5 AST, 5 REB 14 PTS, 3 AST, 1 REB. But apparently, Reese is not satisfied or impressed. Has Bronny been impressive? Why is Reese hating? The Hornets are und...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss TJ Watt’s extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Yesterday, TJ Watt agreed to a three-year, $123M extension — $41M per year, making him the highest-paid non–quarterback in NFL history. The deal includes a whopping $108M fully guaranteed, surpassing previous records set by Myles Garrett and Ja’Marr Chase. Watt sat out mandatory minicamp ami...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex grade the ESPY's and Reese shares a piece of information about his knowledge in the fast food industry. The 2025 ESPY’s was last night! What did you think of the ESPY’s? What grade would you give the ESPY's? Reese shared his experience in the fast food industry with the Sports Shop. Where did he work and what did he do?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman discusses how we can improve our health.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Shaq's comments directed to RG3 and Bradley Beal leaving the Suns and going to the Clippers. Bradley Beal and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a buyout yesterday, allowing Beal to leave despite having two years and approximately $110M remaining on his contract. Beal forfeited about $13.9M in the buyout process. Beal is now set to join the Los Angeles Clippers on a 2‑yea...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the CIAA Media Days and who won best team at the ESPY's last night.  Reese and Kmac went to the CIAA Media Days. What did they learn? The 2025 ESPY’s was last night! Who won best team? Ty Simpson is the quarterback for Alabama's Crimson Tide. Is Reese confident in his QB? Is he confident in his coach Kalen DeBoer?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss last night's ESPY's awards.  The 2025 ESPY’s was last night! What did you think of the ESPY’s?

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Terry McLaurin's troubling contract negotiations with the Commanders and Nick Saban. Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin has been in negotiations for a contract extension with Washington. However, according to McLaurin, negotiations have not been ideal. What should Washington do? Will the two sides work it out? Bleacher Report released a list of their top...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Kobe Bryant being ranked outside the top 10 of Bleacher Reports Top 100 NBA Players ever rankings list. Bleacher Report released a list of their top 100 NBA players of all time. The Sports Shop crew took issue with some of the rankings. Kobe Bryant was ranked #11. Was Kobe ranked too low? Should he have been top 10? Did Bleacher Report get it right? Should anythin...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Bleacher Report's Top 100 NBA Players ever rankings list. Bleacher Report released a list of their top 100 NBA players of all time. The Sports Shop crew took issue with some of the rankings. Did Bleacher Report get it right? Should anything be changed? Any players missing?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss last night's MLB All-Star Game and if all-star games are appealing to fans across various sports. The 2025 MLB All-Star Game, held at Truist Park in Atlanta, ended in dramatic and historic fashion last night. After nine innings, the American League and National League were tied 6–6, triggering the first-ever Home Run Derby-style “swing-off” to decide t...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the top 10 quarterbacks in the NFL and SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey's recent comments. A list of the top 10 QBs in the NFL according to coaches, executives and scouts was released yesterday. Who is #1? Who is #10? What do you think of the list? Is Dak Prescott top 10? SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said recently that decisionmaking in college sports needs to improve...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Annette Sippio. Annette Sippio joins the Sports Shop to discuss a Black Tie Gala event located in Winston-Salem on August 16, 2025. Their core mission is to provide scholarships to currently enrolled students at their North Carolina Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Scholarship funds are generated through donations from individuals and busin...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Teddy Bridgewater being suspended from his Miami Northwestern football coaching job. On July 14, 2025, Bridgewater was suspended by Miami Northwestern Senior High School while the Florida High School Athletic Association investigated his provision of impermissible benefits. Bridgewater voluntarily self-reported the spending and said he’ll continue to support...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Jalen Hurts is ranked too low on the top 10 quarterbacks in the NFL list. A list of the top 10 QBs in the NFL according to coaches, executives and scouts was released yesterday. Who is #1? Who is #10? JUalen Hurts is ranked #9. What do you think of the list? Is Hurts ranked too low? Justin Herbert is ranked 7th? Is Herbert ranked too high?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the top 10 quarterbacks in the NFL according to ESPN. A list of the top 10 QBs in the NFL according to coaches, executives and scouts was released yesterday. Who is #1? Who is #10? What do you think of the list?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss what would have happened if Nick Saban stayed at LSU.  Nick Saban left LSU in December 2004, right after the conclusion of the 2004 season, to become the head coach of the Miami Dolphins. Despite repeatedly denying interest in the Alabama job in December 2006, he left the Dolphins in early January 2007 to return to college football. Saban became the head coac...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Kenyon Martin's comments. Kenyon Martin says basketball is the new golf and tennis because you need money to be good. Martin continued explaining that the model of modern day basketball is phasing out inner-city kids and is favoring the children of NBA players and or affluent families. Is he right?