The Best of the Sports Shop

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Kmac’s experiences with his Amoco card growing up. It is Throwback Thursday! We are throwing it back to 1987! What were you doing in 1987? What did Kmac do with his Amoco card?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. NBA Play-In Tournament games took place these past two nights with the tournament set to wrap up tomorrow night and solidfy the 2025 NBA Playoff matchups. Dr. Stroman joins the Sports Shop to discuss what qualifications are needed to become an NBA official. What does it take to be a referee? How hard is it to be a referee? Do officials get...

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Jonas Pope IV. Jonas Pope IV joins the Sports Shop to discuss the “Dads Stroll Club" event taking place this Saturday, April 19, at 10am at Knightdale Station. For more information contact Jonas on Instagram: @jonaspopeiv or Twitter/X: @jepopeiv

Reese, Pam and alex discuss the two NBA Play-In Tournament games last night. The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Sacramento Kings 120-106 last night. With the win, the Dallas Mavericks will play the Memphis Grizzlies tomorrow night at 9:30pm. The winner of the Mavericks vs Grizzlies game will clinch the 8-seed in the Western Conference playoffs will they will draw the #1 seeded Oklahoma City Thunder...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss the top quarterbacks in this year's NFL Draft. The 2025 NFL Draft is next week! It seems that Cam Ward is the consensus #1 overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft. Assuming he does go #1, can Cam Ward make an immediate impact on the Tennessee Titans? Is the Titans roster good enough right now? Who are the top 3 quarterbacks in this year’s NFL Draft? Who is th...

Reese and Alex discuss Bill Belichick and his girlfriend making moves in the transfer portal for UNC Football. Nico Iamaleava, the former starting quarterback for the Tennessee Volunteers, departed from the team amid a dispute over his Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) compensation. In 2022, Iamaleava signed a substantial NIL agreement reportedly worth $8 million over multiple years. By 2025, he was...

Reese and Alex discuss Nico Harrison's secret, exclusive press conference.  Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison held a press conference yesterday. This was the second time Harrison has addressed the public media since the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Harrison and the Mavericks invited select media members to the press conference and did not allow reporters...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss the 2 play-in games in the NBA last night. orlando magic, grizzlies/warriors There were 2 NBA play-in tournament games last night. The Orlando Magic defeated the Atlanta Hawks 120-95 last night. Trae Young was ejected late in the 4th quarter of the game. With the win, the Magic secured the 7 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs where they will matchup with the #2 se...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the NFL Draft. The 2025 NFL Draft begins next week! The Sports Shop crew go through the draft order predicting various draft selections. Will Cam Ward go #1 overall to the Tennessee Titans? What should the Cleveland Browns do at #2? Will the Pittsburgh Steelers grab a quarterback or just sign Aaron Rodgers? What will Reese's Raiders do? What about Reese's Chi...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Pam's hometown newspapers and the WNBA Draft. Pam brings in some newspapers (Chatham Record, The Daily Tarheel, etc.) from her hometown. The WNBA Draft was last night! Both NC State guards Aziaha James and Saniya Rivers were drafted, but former UNC guard Deja Kelly went undrafted. Aziaha James went to the Dallas Wing and Saniya Rivers went to the Connecticut Sun....

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Colorado Buffaloes retiring both Shedeur Sanders' and Travis Hunter's jersey numbers. Yesterday, the Colorado Buffaloes announced they will retire the jersey numbers (2,12) of both Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter. Do Sanders and Hunter deserve to have their numbers retired? Did they accomplish enough?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss last nights's WNBA Draft. The WNBA Draft was last night! Both NC State Wolfpack guards Aziaha James and Saniya Rivers were drafted, but former UNC guard Deja Kelly went undrafted. Aziaha James went to the Dallas Wings and Saniya Rivers went to the Connecticut Sun. Why didn’t Deja get drafted? Who was best dressed? What did you think of the draft overall? How much...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Nico Iamaleava made a mistake in negotiations.  Nico Iamaleava, the former starting quarterback for the Tennessee Volunteers, departed from the team amid a dispute over his Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) compensation. In 2022, Iamaleava signed a substantial NIL agreement reportedly worth $8 million over multiple years. By 2025, he was earning over $2 mill...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Rory McIlroy winning The Masters and if his comeback was impressive. Rory McIlroy clinched his first Masters title at Augusta National Golf Club, completing the career Grand Slam over the weekend. After a challenging final round, McIlroy entered a sudden-death playoff against Justin Rose. On the first playoff hole, McIlroy secured victory with a decisive birdie, earning...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the latest incoming recruits for the Tar Heels and Nico Iamaleava and Tennessee parting ways. Nico Iamaleava and the Tennessee Volunteers football program parted ways recently. Iamaleava, the former starting quarterback for the Tennessee Volunteers, departed from the team amid a dispute over his Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) compensation. In 2022, Iamaleava signed a s...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Rory McIlroy winning his first Masters title. Rory McIlroy clinched his first Masters title at Augusta National Golf Club, completing the career Grand Slam over the weekend. After a challenging final round, McIlroy entered a sudden-death playoff against Justin Rose. On the first playoff hole, McIlroy secured victory with a decisive birdie, earning the coveted Green Jack...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss who would be the better option for the Steelers between Shedeur Sanders and Aaron Rodgers. The Pittsburgh Steelers are still without a quarterback. Who would be the better option for the Steelers: Aaron Rodgers or Shedeur Sanders? You're the Tennessee Titans with the #1 pick in this year's NFL Draft. What's your move?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with comedian Kevin Bozeman. Kevin Bozeman is performing at Goodnights Comedy Club tonight at 7:30pm and 9:45pm and Saturday at 7:30pm. Find Kevin on Instagram @kevinbozeman1 and online at: kevinbozeman.com

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Ja Morant's new grenade celebration, the first album they ever bought and more.  During a game weeks ago, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant made a finger gun gesture celebration  toward the Warriors bench. The gesture drew reactions from players on the Warrior and also drew attention from the league office and Morant was fined for the action. Ja Morant n...

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks. Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks shares his picks in the NBA and MLB. Who will win this weekend: Los Angeles Clippers or Sacramento Kings? Memphis Grizzlies or Denver Nuggets? Chicago Cubs or Los Angeles Dodgers?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Round 1 of The Masters and share some golf stories. Round One of The Masters took place yesterday. What happened? Is Rory McIlroy out already? The Sports Shop also shares some golf stories.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders. The NFL Draft is a couple weeks away! Should Travis Hunter be a defensive back, wide receiver or both? Shedeur Sanders said he doesn’t look up to anyone but his father. Reese has a problem with Sanders’ comments. Why?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with comedian Tim Meadows. Tim Meadows is performing at Goodnights Comedy Club on Friday and Satruday at 7pm and 9:15pm and on Sunday at 7pm.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman discusses the WNBA Draft and The Masters.

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with GameDay Charlie. GameDay Charlie was in attendance for Duke’s Final Four loss and discusses his experience.