The Best of the Sports Shop

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Julian Gamble. Julian Gamble is a player on the Raleigh Firebirds. Gamble joins the Sports Shop to discuss his basketball playing career.  Follow Julian on Instagram: @ therealjg45

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Caitlin Clark's performance last night and the player conduct last night.  The Indiana Fever defeated the  Connecticut Sun 88–71 last night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Caitlin Clark led the team with 20 points, six assists, and four three-pointers and with the win, the Fever advanced to the WNBA Commissioner's Cup Final. The game was marked by heightened t...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss the how Kevin Durant compares to great players like LEBron James, Steph Curry, Kobe Bryant, etc. and where KD could play next season. Kevin Durant is expected to be one of the most sought-after players in the 2025 NBA offseason. Currently under contract with the Phoenix Suns for the 2025–26 season, Durant is eligible to sign a two-year, $120 million extension sta...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss if the Pacers can force a Game 7 in the NBA Finals. The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a 120–109 victory, taking a 3–2 series lead in Game 5 of the NBA Finals last night.   Jalen Williams led the Thunder with a career-high 40 points, while MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 31 points. The Pacers' Pascal Siakam recorded 28 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assi...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss if Rick Carlisle cost the Pacers the game last night. The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a 120–109 victory, taking a 3–2 series lead in Game 5 of the NBA Finals last night.   Tyrese Haliburton struggled significantly playing through a sore right calf that he re-aggravated during the game. He finished with just 4 points, all coming from free throws, as h...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss if Tyrese Haliburton should have sat out and if he is a superstar. The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a 120–109 victory, taking a 3–2 series lead in Game 5 of the NBA Finals last night.   Jalen Williams led the Thunder with a career-high 40 points, while MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 31 points. The Pacers' Pascal Siakam recorded 28 points, 6 r...

Reese and Alex discuss the OKC Thunder's win over the Pacers last night. The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a 120–109 victory, taking a 3–2 series lead in Game 5 of the NBA Finals last night.   Jalen Williams led the Thunder with a career-high 40 points, while MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 31 points. The Pacers' Pascal Siakam recorded 28 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss why Mark Jackson is not an NBA head coach and the Knicks head coach search. The New York Knicks are actively seeking a new head coach following the unexpected dismissal of Tom Thibodeau on June 3, 2025, despite the team's strong performance in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks have faced difficulties in obtaining interviews with several current head coache...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the U.S. Open. Over the weekend, the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club experienced significant developments, including weather disruptions and player withdrawals, shaping the tournament's progression. The final round was delayed by a 96-minute weather interruption due to heavy rain, leading to water accumulation on greens and fairways. J.J. Spaun won the U.S....

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Magic Johnson's comments about NBA superstars and Tyrese Haliburton's performance in the NBA Finals.   The NBA Finals series is tied at 2-2. Tyrese Haliburton has averaged 17.8 points per game in the NBA Finals through 4 games. Magic Johnson said that Haliburton needs to score more for the Pacers to win this series. Is Magic Johnson right about Haliburto...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if the Magic traded too much to acquire Desmond Bane and if Tyrese Haliburton is overrated.  The 2025 NBA offseason is already making waves with significant trades and rumors shaping the league's future. The Orlando Magic made a bold move by trading for sharpshooter Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies. In exchange, the Magic sent Kentavious Caldwell-Pope,...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss speak with Steve Rao. Steve Rao joins the Sports Shop to discuss the growth of cricket, tennis, pickleball, soccer and other sports in North Carolina.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss their Father's Day weekend and the officiating of the NBA Finals. How was your Father’s Day weekend? In Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Finals on Friday, June 13, the Oklahoma City Thunder secured a pivotal 111–104 victory over the Indiana Pacers, evening the series at 2-2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 35 points, including 15 in the final 4:38, leadin...

Reese, Kmac and Alex speak with Lauren E. Banks. Lauren E. Banks is at the 2025 Triangle Golf Challenge! Lauren E. Banks is an American actress, producer, and director known for her compelling performances in both television and theater. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Siobhan Quays in Showtime’s crime drama City on a Hill and as Jennie Reeves in Paramount+’s Law...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss the NBA Finals and speak with Coach Curtis Lawson. Coach Curtis Lawson of North Carolina Central University was named the MEAC Men's Tennis Co-Coach of the Year this year. Lawson is at the 2025 Triangle Golf Challenge and joins the Sports Shop to talk golf and tennis. In Game 3 of the NBA Finals, the Pacers secured a 116-107 victory at home, taking a 2-1 series lead. G...

Reese, Kmac and Alex speak with Reggie Cooper. Reggie Cooper is in Pittsboro, North Carolina at the 2025 Triangle Golf Challenge Tournament. Cooper is the head coach of the Shaw University women’s softball team. Cooper joins the Sports Shop to discuss the softball program and the growth of the sport.

Reese, Kmac and Alex speak with Sherrod Banks. Sherrod Banks is in Pittsboro, NC at the 2025 Triangle Golf Challenge Tournament! Banks joins the Sports Shop to discuss this year's tournament and tournaments in previous years. What is different this year? Who will be there? The 2025 Triangle Golf Challenge will take place on June 13 at the Chapel Ridge Golf Club. The event is designed to raise mone...

Reese, Kmac and Alex speak with Phil Ford. Phil Ford is at the 2025 Triangle Golf Challenge. Ford joins the Sports Shop to discuss the state of college basketball, NBA basketball and the NBA Finals. In Game 3 of the NBA Finals, the Pacers secured a 116-107 victory at home, taking a 2-1 series lead. Game 4 is scheduled for tonight at 8:30 p.m. ET. Who will win Game 4 tonight? Basketball has changed...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss the 2025 Triangle Golf Challenge and the U.S. Open.  Reese and Kmac are at the 2025 Triangle Golf Challenge Tournament. The Tournament is in Pittsboro, North Carolina in Chatham County, Pam’s stomping grounds! But where is Pam? What's going on at the tournament? The 2025 U.S. Open is underway! What's going on? How's Scottie Scheffler doing?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Marlon Wayans. Marlon Wayans is performing at the Raleigh Improv in Cary, NC, from Thursday, June 12 to Sunday, June 15, 2025. This marks his return to the venue for a series of six shows. Show Schedule: Thursday, June 12 : 7:00 PM Friday, June 13 : 7:00 PM & 9:15 PM Saturday, June 14 : 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM Sunday, June 15 : 6:00 PM For more information vi...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Mark Taylor. Mark Taylor joins the Sports Shop to discuss fashion and The Red & Black on the Green Fashion Show 2025. For more information visit: Eventbrite and search ‘The Red & Black on the Green Fashion Show 2025’  To see more of Mark’s work, follow him on Instagram: marktaylordesignz or visit his website: mtdfashion.com

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Senator Paul Lowe. Senator Paul Lowe is the chairman of the NC Legislative Black Caucus Foundation inc. and joins the Sports Shop to discuss the 38th Annual HBCU Scholarship Banquet.  The 38th Annual HBCU Scholarship Banquet will take place on Monday, June 16, at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel RDU at Research Triangle Park. For more information visit: nclbcf.org or...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Pacers win over the Thunder last night in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Last night, the NBA Finals continued with a thrilling Game 3 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers secured a 116-107 victory at home, taking a 2-1 series lead. The Pacers' bench played a pivotal role, outscoring the Thunder's reserves 49-18. Bennedict Mathurin ca...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss what they would watch instead of the NBA Finals and if the Pacers can compete with OKC. In Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers faced a setback against the Oklahoma City Thunder, losing 123-107. This result tied the series 1-1, with the series now shifting to Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, where the Pacers will aim to regain momentum in front...