The Best of the Sports Shop

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss CeeDee Lamb's new contract with the Dallas Cowboys. CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys agreed to a 4-year, $136M contract making Lamb the 2nd-highest paid non-quarterback in NFL history behind Justin Jefferson. Lamb's deal includes $100 million guaranteed and a $38 million signing bonus. How does Lamb's contract affect Dak Prescott and other NFL wide receivers currently...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss the Panthers and the Cowboys. CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys still have not come to an agreement on a contract. Why not? How will this situation affect the Cowboys season? The Carolina Panthers defeated the Buffalo Bills 31-26 in preseason play. Bryce Young finally played. How did Bryce Young look in his first preseason action? How impressive were the Panthers...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss Florida State football after their loss to Georgia Tech. The No. 10 Florida State Seminoles lost to Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 24-21 over the weekend. Is Florida State in trouble?

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss the Panthers preseason win over the Bills. The Carolina Panthers defeated the Buffalo Bills 31-26 in preseason play. Bryce Young finally played. How did Bryce Young look in his first preseason action? The New England Patriots lost to the Washington Commanders yesterday 20-10 in preseason play. How did Drake Maye perform? Will he start for the Patriots? Should he?

Reese and Alex speak with Kenton Gibbs. Kenton Gibbs is a former defensove tackle for the NC State Wolfpack football program. Gibbs joins the Sports Shop and gives the latest on NC State football and talks about the state of the ACC.

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss their Good Looks and Bad Looks on this Good Look Bad Look Monday. There was a lot of football this weekend! What did you watch? What did Reese and Kmac watch this weekend?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Washington Commanders trading Jahan Dotson.  The Washington Commanders traded wide receiver Jahan Dotson and a 5th-round pick to their divisional competition Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a 3rd-round pick and two 7th-round picks in the 2025 draft. Why did they make this trade? Is this setting up a potential trade for Brandon Aiyuk? Who will get their 5th...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss how soon Jennifer Lopez will get her fifth ring. 5-on-5, Duke vs UNC, which team wins? If Duke's five best players squared off against UNC's top five players, which five would win? Who will get their 5th ring first: LeBron James or Jennifer Lopez? 

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss UNC's best five players vs Duke's best five players and the Duke Brotherhood Run. 5-on-5, Duke vs UNC, which team wins? If Duke's five best players squared off against UNC's top five players, which five would win? The 'Brotherhood Run' Charity Game features Duke men's basketball national champions Jon Scheyer and Bobby Hurley. Duke will host Arizona State in the B...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Russell Wilson or Justin Fields will be the starting quarterback for the Steelers. There is a quarterback battle in Pittsburgh between Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. How does Wilson feel about the competition? Who will be the starting quarterback on opening night for the Pittsburgh Steelers?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss what college football teams are playing this weekend. College football begins this weekend! What teams are playing?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Lamar Jackson responding to critics. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has been criticized over the years. Although he is a two-time NFL MVP (2019, 2023), many still criticize Jackson for not being more successful in the playoffs. Is the Jackson criticism fair? Is it deserved? Is Jackson's response valid?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Alabama football. The Alabama Crimson Tide football team will enter the football season without Nick Saban as the head coach for the first time in a very long time. The belief is Alabama may struggle a bit while others believe they will struggle a lot. Is the Alabama football program done for?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the top five picks in the 1983 NFL Draft. It is Throwback Thursday! Why is the Throwback Thursday year 1983? Who were the top 5 picks in the 1983 NFL Draft? Was the 1983 NFL Draft a good draft?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Carolina Panthers and recap yesterday's discussion about the top 5 quarterbacks in the NFL. The Carolina Panthers have been practicing and preparing for their final preseason game on Saturday against the Buffalo Bills. What did Dave Canales and Bryce Young say recently? What are Panthers doing? Tom Brady and Peyton Manning shared with the public their current...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss college football, Bo Nix getting the Broncos starting quarterback job and more. Bo Nix was named the starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos. Why did Broncos head coach pick Nix as the starter?

Kmac, Pam and Alex respond to recent comments made by Dave Canales. Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales recently spoke on Bryce Young and the rest of the Panthers. What did Canales say and what does the Sports Shop crew think about it? What is Canales doing? Will Bryce Young and the starters play in the final preseason game?

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Brian Flores' response to critical comments made by Tua Tagovailoa. Brian Flores is the former head coach of the Miami Dolphins. Tua Tagovailoa spoke out about the difference between his former coach Flores and his current coach Mike McDaniel, accusing Flores of being a 'terrible person' and was critical of Flores' coaching. Flores responded to what Tua Tagoviloa said ab...

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the top 5 quarterbacks in the NFL. Tom Brady and Peyton Manning shared with the public their current top five quarterbacks in the NFL. Who did Brady and Manning pick? Who are the top 5 quarterbacks in the NFL?

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if the Commanders will win the NFC East, the state of the NFC East and what top school could miss the college football playoffs. The Washington Commanders added some talent this offseason including 2024 NFL #2 overall pick Jayden Daniels. With the new additions, can the Commanders win the NFC East? What's going on with the Dallas Cowboys and the contracts of Dak Prescott...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Caitlin Clark is hated on by WNBA players. Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever defeated the Seattle Storm 92-75 over the weekend. Clark recorded 23 points, 9 assists and 5 rebounds. During the game, Skylar Diggins-Smith shoulder-checked Clark during a timeout as they were walking to their respective benches sparking uproar on social media. Are WNBA players...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Alabama quarterbacks are system quarterbacks, Tom Brady's comments about tough coaching and Tua Tagovailoa's comments about Brian Flores. Alabama has sent many quarterbacks to the NFL. Jalen Hurts, Bryce Young, Tua Tagovailoa and Mac Jones are some current NFL quarterbacks who play in the NFL. Are Alabama quarterback system quarterbacks or can they be good anyw...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Shedeur Sanders should have been on the AP Preseason All-American team. Colorado Buffaloes QB Shedeur Sanders was left off of the AP preseason All-American team. Is it a big deal? Why? Who are the best quarterbacks in college football? Drake Maye and Jacoby Brissett are competing for the starting quarterback position of the New England Patriots. Who should star...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Tua Tagovailoa's comments about Brian Flores. Brian Flores is the former head coach of the Miami Dolphins. Tua Tagovailoa spoke out about the difference between his former coach Flores and his current coach Mike McDaniel. What's the difference? Why did Tua say Flores was a 'terrible person'?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Steve Kerr's comments at the Democratic National Committee last night. Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Hillary Clinton and many others spoke last night at the Democratic National Committee. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr also spoke. What did he say?