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Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Patrick Best.

Patrick Best is deeply involved in youth advocacy. He is the founder of Teen Summit, a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit in North Carolina dedicated to raising awareness and providing support for high school teens facing mental, emotional, and social challenges. In 2024, he was chosen by gospel artist Pastor Tye Tribbett to assist in leading the AnTye Bullying Campaign, an initiative aimed at supporting young victims of bullying. Both initiatives focus on creating a meaningful impact for youth locally and nationally. What do Tye Tribbett and Patrick Best have on the agenda?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss ACC basketball, the Dallas Cowboys, Ja Morant and more.

The Arizona Cardinals defeated the Dallas Cowboys 27-17 last night on Monday Night Football, snapping a five-game losing streak and improving their record to 3-5, while the Cowboys fell to 3-5-1. Dak Prescott completed 24 of 39 passes for roughly 250 yards with one touchdown and one interception, but the Cowboys’ offense was held to just 10 offensive points. The Cowboys’ only major highlight came on special teams, when they blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown. For the Cowboys, the loss heavily threatened their playoff hopes as the season moves into its second half. Is the Cowboys' season done?

What's going on with Ja Morant?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the early NBA season action, college football playoff predictions and whether any ACC teams will crack the top 12 rankings.

We’re now a couple of weeks into the NBA season! What's going on?

The College Football Poll is coming out! Reese, Kmac and Pam make some  CFP predictions. Will any ACC teams be in the top 12?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the early-season performances of NC State and UNC basketball, the optimism and expectations surrounding both programs and whether key players like Caleb Wilson can carry their teams deep into the NCAA tournament.

Former NC State men’s basketball coach Kevin Keatts has joined ESPN and the ACC Network as a studio analyst for the 2025‑26 college basketball season. He will serve as a studio analyst across both networks, making his on-air debut on November 7 during ESPN’s men’s college basketball coverage.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss whether the Cowboys can turn their season around after Monday night’s loss to the Cardinals.

The Arizona Cardinals defeated the Dallas Cowboys 27-17 last night on Monday Night Football, snapping a five-game losing streak and improving their record to 3-5, while the Cowboys fell to 3-5-1. Dak Prescott completed 24 of 39 passes for roughly 250 yards with one touchdown and one interception, but the Cowboys’ offense was held to just 10 offensive points. The Cowboys’ only major highlight came on special teams, when they blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown. For the Cowboys, the loss heavily threatened their playoff hopes as the season moves into its second half. Is the Cowboys' season done?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Cowboys loss to the Cardinals.

The Arizona Cardinals defeated the Dallas Cowboys 27-17 last night on Monday Night Football, snapping a five-game losing streak and improving their record to 3-5, while the Cowboys fell to 3-5-1. With Kyler Murray sidelined, veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett stepped up for Arizona, throwing for 261 yards and two touchdowns while adding a rushing score.

For Dallas, Dak Prescott completed 24 of 39 passes for roughly 250 yards with one touchdown and one interception, but the Cowboys’ offense was held to just 10 offensive points. The Cowboys’ only major highlight came on special teams, when they blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown. Despite that spark, defensive lapses and offensive inefficiency proved costly.

The win was a big morale boost for the Cardinals, showing they could compete even without their starting quarterback. For the Cowboys, however, the loss heavily threatened their playoff hopes as the season moves into its second half.

The NC State Wolfpack had an impressive showing this weekend, defeating the No. 8-ranked Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 48-36 in a high-scoring upset victory. The win marked one of NC State’s most complete performances of the season, as the offense clicked from start to finish. Quarterback CJ Bailey led the way with an efficient passing display, throwing for multiple touchdowns while spreading the ball around to several receivers. The Wolfpack’s rushing attack also found success, consistently moving the chains and keeping Georgia Tech’s defense on its heels.

With the victory, NC State not only handed Georgia Tech its first loss of the season but also bolstered its own bowl hopes and made a strong statement heading into the final stretch of ACC play. NC State is now 5-4 and sits in 8th place in the ACC. The Wolfpack has not won the ACC in decades. Is this good enough for NC State or should they want more?

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

The Washington Commanders suffered a tough 38-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks last night. Quarterback Jayden Daniels returned to the lineup after missing a game and completed 16 of 22 passes for 153 yards with one interception. He also added 51 rushing yards and scored a touchdown, providing one of the few bright spots for Washington’s offense. Unfortunately, Daniels’ night ended early when he dislocated his left elbow while being sacked by linebacker Drake Thomas with just over seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.  The defeat marked the Commanders’ fourth straight loss, dropping them to 3-6 on the season. Has Kmac given up on his Commanders? Did Commanders head coach Dan Quinn make a mistake leaving Jayden Daniels in the game?

The NC State Wolfpack had an impressive showing this weekend, defeating the No. 8-ranked Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 48-36 in a high-scoring upset victory. The win marked one of NC State’s most complete performances of the season, as the offense clicked from start to finish. With the victory, NC State not only handed Georgia Tech its first loss of the season but also bolstered its own bowl hopes and made a strong statement heading into the final stretch of ACC play. NC State is now 5-4 and sits in 8th place in the ACC. Is this good enough for NC State or should they want more?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss college football and NC State football.

The NC State Wolfpack had an impressive showing this weekend, defeating the No. 8-ranked Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 48-36 in a high-scoring upset victory. The win marked one of NC State’s most complete performances of the season, as the offense clicked from start to finish. Quarterback CJ Bailey led the way with an efficient passing display, throwing for multiple touchdowns while spreading the ball around to several receivers. The Wolfpack’s rushing attack also found success, consistently moving the chains and keeping Georgia Tech’s defense on its heels.

With the victory, NC State not only handed Georgia Tech its first loss of the season but also bolstered its own bowl hopes and made a strong statement heading into the final stretch of ACC play. NC State is now 5-4 and sits in 8th place in the ACC. Is this good enough for NC State or should they want more? On Friday, Reese, Kmac and Pam said there was no way NC State would win against Georgia Tech over the weekend. How did the Pack pull it off?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss weekend action around the NFL.

The NFL delivered some thrilling action this weekend! From the Chicago Bears’ wild victory over the Cincinnati Bengals to the Carolina Panthers’ upset of the Green Bay Packers, fans were treated to a weekend full of excitement and surprises. What else happened around the NFL? 

The Washington Commanders suffered a tough 38-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks last night. Quarterback Jayden Daniels returned to the lineup after missing a game and completed 16 of 22 passes for 153 yards with one interception. He also added 51 rushing yards and scored a touchdown, providing one of the few bright spots for Washington’s offense. Unfortunately, Daniels’ night ended early when he dislocated his left elbow while being sacked by linebacker Drake Thomas with just over seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. The defeat marked the Commanders’ fourth straight loss, dropping them to 3-6 on the season. Has Kmac given up on his Commanders? Did Commanders head coach Dan Quinn make a mistake leaving Jayden Daniels in the game?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the 2025 World Series, NC State, Duke and UNC all winning and more.

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2025 World Series, capturing their second consecutive championship. They defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling seven-game series that went down to the wire. Game 7, held at Dodger Stadium, was an instant classic as the Dodgers pulled out a 5-4 victory in 11 innings thanks to a dramatic go-ahead home run by Will Smith. The win made the Dodgers the first team in 25 years to repeat as World Series champions, a feat last accomplished by the late-1990s Yankees. Stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto played key roles throughout the series, with Ohtani’s bat anchoring the offense and Yamamoto delivering clutch pitching performances that energized both the home crowd and fans across Japan. With this back-to-back championship, the Dodgers have solidified their status as the dominant force in baseball. Can the Dodgers be stopped? Did you watch the World series?

This weekend was a successful one for ACC football, as both Duke and North Carolina came away with victories. The NC State Wolfpack had an impressive showing this weekend, defeating the No. 8-ranked Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 48-36 in a high-scoring upset victory. NC State is now 5-4 and sits in 8th place in the ACC. Is this good enough for NC State or should they want more?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with TK Kirkland.

TK Kirkland is a comedian performing at Goodnights Comedy Club on multiple dates this weekend. He will have shows tonight, Friday, October 31, 2025, at 7:00 PM and 9:15 PM, and tomorrow, Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM. There is also a performance on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

Follow TK Kirkland on instagram at: tk_kirkland

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss whether the Wolfpack can pull off an upset against undefeated Georgia Tech on Homecoming night, what has gone wrong for NC State this season, and if head coach Dave Doeren’s future in Raleigh could be in jeopardy after a disappointing start to the year.

The NC State Wolfpack have not had the best season in football this year as they currently sit 13th in the ACC with a 4-4 record overall and a conference record of 1-3. NC State will host the undefeated Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets for NC State's Homecoming tomorrow night. Does NC State have a chance to win this game? Why has The Pack been so disappointing this season? Will Dave Doeren be there next season?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the NBA. 

There are only 4 undefeated teams left in the NBA this season. We know the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder are the real deal and we believe the Victor Wembanayama-led San Antonio Spurs are legit. So, of the other two undefeated teams, which undefeated NBA team is for real: Chicago Bulls or Philadelphia 76ers?

Dallas Maverick forward Anthony Davis is hurt with bilateral tendinopathy. Will this be a longterm problem? What else is going on in the NBA?

Last night in the NFL, the Baltimore Ravens dominated the Miami Dolphins, winning 28-6 last night on Thursday Night Football. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson made a strong return after missing the previous 3 games, throwing four touchdown passes and leading Baltimore’s offense. The Dolphins struggled throughout the game, repeatedly reaching inside the Ravens’ 35-yard line but failing to capitalize, coming away with no touchdowns due to poor red-zone execution and costly turnovers. Wil Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel be there next season? Will he even last to the end of this season?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss if Mike McDaniel will keep his job, this weekend's NFL games and more.

Last night in the NFL, the Baltimore Ravens dominated the Miami Dolphins, winning 28-6 last night on Thursday Night Football. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson made a strong return after missing the previous 3 games, throwing four touchdown passes and leading Baltimore’s offense. The Dolphins struggled throughout the game, repeatedly reaching inside the Ravens’ 35-yard line but failing to capitalize, coming away with no touchdowns due to poor red-zone execution and costly turnovers. Will Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel be there next season? Will he even last to the end of this season? What games in the NFL should we be watching this weekend?

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry made headlines when he declared that LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward would not be involved in selecting the university’s next head football coach, even adding, “Hell, I’ll let Donald Trump select it before I let him do it.” And now, AD Scott Woodward has been fired. What's the latest?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Ravens’ dominant win over the Dolphins, whether Baltimore can turn its season around, the uncertain future of Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel and the latest upheaval at LSU following the firing of AD Scott Woodward and Governor Landry’s controversial remarks about the school’s next head coach.

Last night in the NFL, the Baltimore Ravens dominated the Miami Dolphins, winning 28-6 last night on Thursday Night Football. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson made a strong return after missing the previous 3 games, throwing four touchdown passes and leading Baltimore’s offense. The Dolphins struggled throughout the game, repeatedly reaching inside the Ravens’ 35-yard line but failing to capitalize, coming away with no touchdowns due to poor red-zone execution and costly turnovers. With the win, the Ravens are two games under .500 and are tied for second in the AFC North with the 3-5 Cincinnati Bengals. Can the Ravens turn their season around? Will Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel be there next season? Will he even last to the end of this season? 

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry made headlines when he declared that LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward would not be involved in selecting the university’s next head football coach, even adding, “Hell, I’ll let Donald Trump select it before I let him do it.” And now, AD Scott Woodward has been fired. What's the latest?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Ravens win last night and the most popular Halloween costumes.

Last night in the NFL, the Baltimore Ravens dominated the Miami Dolphins, winning 28-6 last night on Thursday Night Football. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson made a strong return after missing the previous 3 games, throwing four touchdown passes and leading Baltimore’s offense. The Dolphins struggled throughout the game, repeatedly reaching inside the Ravens’ 35-yard line but failing to capitalize, coming away with no touchdowns due to poor red-zone execution and costly turnovers. Will Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel be there next season? Will he even last to the end of this season?

Today is Halloween! What are the most popular costumes this year?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Browns’ disappointing season, whether giving Shedeur Sanders playing time would make sense for Cleveland and if stepping into a struggling franchise is even the right move for the young quarterback at this stage of his career.

The Cleveland Browns are 2-6 and sit at the bottom of the AFC North division. Because of the Browns’ abysmal season, there has been discussion of Shedeur Sanders potentially getting some time on the field under center. At this point, should Shedeur Sanders even want to play?

The Baltimore Ravens are getting back their superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson tonight in a game against the Miami Dolphins on Thursday Night Football. The Ravens currently sit in third place in the AFC North with a 2-5 record. If the Ravens end up missing the playoffs, do they need to make changes? Who will win tonight: Baltimore or Miami?

Will the Blue Jays close out the Dodgers tomorrow night in Game 6 or will the Dodgers force a Game 7?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the World Series, Governor Jeff Landry’s bold comments about LSU’s coaching search and more.

The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1 last night, moving one step closer to a World Series title. Los Angeles struggled to generate any momentum, managing just one run as Toronto’s pitching and early power display put the game out of reach. With the win, the Blue Jays now have a commanding 3-2 lead in the series. The Dodgers face elimination tomorrow night. Can Los Angeles force a Game 7?

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry made headlines when he declared that LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward would not be involved in selecting the university’s next head football coach, even adding, “Hell, I’ll let Donald Trump select it before I let him do it.” What do Reese, Kmac and Pam think about this?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with CL Brown and GameDay Charlie.

CL and GameDay join the Sports Shop to discuss ACC Football, ACC Basketball and college football.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Governor Jeff Landry’s bold comments about LSU’s coaching search.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry made headlines when he declared that LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward would not be involved in selecting the university’s next head football coach, even adding, “Hell, I’ll let Donald Trump select it before I let him do it.” He criticized Woodward’s history of handing out massive, guaranteed coaching contracts that later became financial burdens for LSU and other programs, citing the expensive buyouts for former coaches like Brian Kelly as examples of what he called “rewarding failure.” Landry said that, instead of Woodward leading the search, a committee formed by LSU’s Board of Supervisors, many of whom he appoints, would oversee the hiring process. What do Reese, Kmac and Pam think about this?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Blue Jays win over the Dodgers.

The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1 last night, moving one step closer to a World Series title. Toronto jumped out to an early lead when Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit back-to-back home runs on the first and third pitches of the game, setting an aggressive tone that the Dodgers never recovered from. Rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage delivered a dominant performance for the Blue Jays, striking out 12 batters to set a postseason rookie record and completely silencing the Dodgers’ offense. Los Angeles struggled to generate any momentum, managing just one run as Toronto’s pitching and early power display put the game out of reach. With the win, the Blue Jays now have a commanding 3-2 lead in the series. The Dodgers face elimination tomorrow night. Can Los Angeles force a Game 7?

Reese, Kmac and Alex debate what a generational athlete is and what athletes fit the mold.

Shohei Ohtani. Michael Jordan. LeBron James. How do we define generational athletes? Are those three generational?

Nick Saban is still a major figure in college football. Despite speculation around major coaching openings, he has firmly stated that he has no interest in returning to coaching. Could a school like LSU make Saban reconsider?