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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman discusses the NAACP and members of the Congressional Black Caucus urging Black athletes, fans and recruits to boycott major Southern college athletic programs and the debate over whether it is fair for parents to encourage their children to boycott SEC schools due to political concerns.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss OKC’s Game 2 win over the Spurs last night, which evened the Western Conference Finals and how injuries and defensive adjustments, especially against Victor Wembanyama, could shape the rest of the series. The Western Conference Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder is tied 1-1 after the first two games, setting up what looks like...

Reese, Kmac, Pam, and Alex discuss the NAACP and members of the Congressional Black Caucus urging Black athletes, fans and recruits to boycott major Southern college athletic programs and the debate over whether it is fair for parents to encourage their children to boycott SEC schools due to political concerns. The NAACP and members of the Congressional Black Caucus are urging Black athletes, fans...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Jason Kidd ’s exit from the Dallas Mavericks after five seasons, breaking down what it means for Dallas moving forward, while also previewing Game 2 of the Western Conference matchup between the Spurs and Thunder tonight and debating whether Oklahoma City can adjust defensively to slow down Victor Wembanyama or if San Antonio is poised to take control of the...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the New York Knicks’ stunning 115-104 overtime comeback win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, breaking down whether the Cavs completely choked away a 22-point fourth-quarter lead or if the Knicks simply took over behind Jalen Brunson’s clutch performance. They also debate who deserves the most blame for Cleveland&...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Mallard Creek High School boys' track team being stripped of their 4x400m relay victory and the NCHSAA State Championship due to a taunting disqualification. The Mallard Creek High School boys' track team (Charlotte, NC) was stripped of their 4x400m relay win and the NCHSAA 8A State Championship after senior anchor Nyan Brown raised his hand in celebration rig...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the New York Knicks’ stunning 115-104 overtime comeback win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, breaking down whether the Cavs completely choked away a 22-point fourth-quarter lead or if the Knicks simply took over behind Jalen Brunson’s clutch performance. They also debate who deserves the most blame for Cleveland’...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the New York Knicks’ stunning 115-104 overtime comeback win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, breaking down whether the Cavs completely choked away a 22-point fourth-quarter lead or if the Knicks simply took over behind Jalen Brunson’s clutch performance. They also debate who deserves the most blame for Cleveland’...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Mallard Creek High School boys' track team being stripped of their 4x400m relay victory and the NCHSAA State Championship due to a taunting disqualification. The Mallard Creek High School boys' track team (Charlotte, NC) was stripped of their 4x400m relay win and the NCHSAA 8A State Championship after senior anchor Nyan Brown raised his hand in celebration rig...

Reese, Kmac, Pam, and Alex debate whether Victor Wembanyama has officially become unguardable, if Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points and more. The San Antonio Spurs secured a 122-115 double-overtime victory, powered by Wembanyama’s historic 41 points, 24 rebounds, and 3 blocks. With Game 2 looming as a must-win for OKC to avoid a disastrous 0-2 hole, the crew digs into the ultimate tactical...

Reese, Kmac, Pam, and Alex debate whether Victor Wembanyama has officially become unguardable, breaking down the adjustments the Oklahoma City Thunder could implement after losing Game 1 at home. The San Antonio Spurs secured a 122-115 double-overtime victory, powered by Wembanyama’s historic 41 points, 24 rebounds, and 3 blocks. With Game 2 looming as a must-win for OKC to avoid a disastrou...

Reese, Kmac, Pam, and Alex discuss Victor Wembanyama's "killer" attitude after the San Antonio Spurs took a 1-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals, securing a thrilling 122-115 double-overtime road victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.   Wembanyama spearheaded the win with a historic 41 points, 24 rebounds and 3 blocks, alongside rookie Dylan Harper’s 24 points, 11 rebounds, and 7...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Victor Wembanyama’s amazing 41-point, 24-rebound double-overtime peformance, OKC's Game 1 loss and more. The San Antonio Spurs lead the Western Conference Finals 1-0 after a thrilling 122-115 Game 1 road victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in double OT. Victor Wembanyama spearheaded the win with a historic 41 points, 24 rebounds and 3 blocks, alongside rookie D...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the powerhouse matchups of the NBA Conference Finals, breaking down tonight's Thunder-Spurs Game 1 clash, tomorrow's Knicks-Cavaliers opener and debating which series promises the most excitement. Over the weekend, the #2-seed San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference Finals by crushing the #6-seed Minnesota Timberwolves 139-109 on the road to win their serie...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Aaron Rodgers' blockbuster return to the gridiron with the Steelers, whether he still has that "bad man" magic left in the tank, and the massive credential controversy surrounding life coach Dr. Cheyenne Bryant.  Aaron Rodgers is officially returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers for his 22nd NFL season after signing a one-year deal worth up to $25M. Ending months of...

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Chucky Brown. NC State color analyst Chucky Brown joins the Sports Shop to break down the NBA Playoffs, the Anthony Edwards early handshake controversy, and a preview of the conference finals matchups.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss their Good Looks and Bad Looks on this Good Look Bad Look Monday and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning NBA MVP.  Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander officially secured his second consecutive NBA Most Valuable Player award yesterday. Dominating the ballot, Gilgeous-Alexander claimed 83 out of 100 first-place votes to beat out runner-up Nikola Jokić and...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss whether Anthony Edwards' early handshake was a class act of respect or an unacceptable surrender from a team leader. Over the weekend, the #2-seed San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference Finals by crushing the #6-seed Minnesota Timberwolves 139-109 on the road to win their series 4-2. Behind a franchise playoff-record 18 three-pointers, San Antonio dismantl...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Cavs game 7 win over ythe Pistons and question whether the top-seeded Pistons' failure to perform under pressure officially brands their stellar regular season as a disappointment. Last night, the #4-seed Cleveland Cavaliers advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals by blowing out the #1-seed Detroit Pistons 125-94 on the road in a decisive Game 7. The Cavalier...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Tisha Campbell. Tisha Campbell is an actress, singer, producer and comedian. Campbell is performing at Goodnights Comedy Club in Raleigh, North Carolina, with shows tonight Friday, May 15, 2026, at 9:15 PM, Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 9:30 PM, and Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Tickets and event details for this multi-day engagement are available at Goodnight...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks to discuss his NBA Playoff picks. Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks joins the Sports Shop to share his picks for this weekend in the NBA Playoffs. Who will win this weekend: San Antonio Spurs or Minnesota Timberwolves? Detroit Pistons or Cleveland Cavaliers? The Cleveland Cavaliers are up 3-2 in their Eastern Conference semifinal series...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Monica McMillan and Dionne Lester. Monica McMillan is one of the creatives at Taste of BLK (Black) and Dionne Lester is the chief financial officer for North Carolina Black Alliance. McMillan and Lester join the Sports Shop to discuss an event. “Nourished by the Movement: 25th Anniversary NCBA Fundraiser” is a celebratory gathering hosted by the Nor...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss tonight's crucial NBA playoff matchups, breaking down the massive implications as the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons fight to stave off elimination and keep their postseason runs alive. Tonight features a massive playoff doubleheader with two pivotal Game 6s in the Conference Semifinals, where the Timberwolves and Pistons face elimination and are tryin...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex Chuck Hunt speak with Van Eure, owner of Angus Barn.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the NFL schedule release and talk to Michael Shelton. The full 2026 NFL regular-season schedule was officially released last night, locking in all 272 games with dates, times and broadcast networks. This year's schedule leans heavily into holiday dates, exclusive streaming windows across platforms like Netflix and Prime Video and a massive, record-breaking internat...