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Reese, Pam, Alex and our summer intern, Houston Hooker discuss Carolina Hurricanes hockey and if the Canes will wadvance to the Cup Finals tonight.

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 Wednesday night in the Eastern Conference Finals, taking a 3-1 lead in the series. Game 5 is back in Raleigh tonight. Will the Canes close out the Canadiens in Game 5 tonight and advance to the Stanley Cup Finals?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Spurs win over the Thunder in Game 6 last night.

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 118-91 in Game 6 of their Western Conference Finals series last night, tying the series at 3-3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 points, shooting 6-18 from the field. OKC was without Ajay Mitchell again but Jalen Williams did return, scoring 1 point on 0-1 shooting in 10 minutes of action. Game 7 is back in Oklahoma City tomorrow night. Can Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs win Game 7 on the road?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Lavell Crawford.

Lavell Crawford is a comedian performing at Goodnights Comedy Club this weekend. Crawford is performing Friday, May 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM and 9:15 PM, Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM and Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM and 8:15 PM.

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

Dr. Stroman discusses brain health, Alzheimer's Disease and more. June is recognized as men's health month. Dr. Stroman gives the Sports Shop crew a true or false brain health quiz. How did you do?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss tonight's WCF Game 6 matchup between OKC and San Antonio, if the Spurs will force a Game 7, if SGA is a top 15 all-time player and more.

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 in Game 5 of their Western Conference Finals series on Tuesday night, giving OKC a 3-2 series lead. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled in the game despite scoring 32 points, shooting 7-19 from the field. OKC was without Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell, but found a way to win. Game 6 is back in San Antonio tonight. Can Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs force a Game 7? Is SGA a top 15 all-time player? Does the NBA have a flopping problem?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Carolina Hurricanes Game 4 win last night and Drake making an interesting purchase at an auction. 

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 last night in the Eastern Conference Finals, taking a 3-1 lead in the series. Game 5 is back in Raleigh tomorrow night. Will the Canes close out the Canadiens in Game 5 Friday night and advance to the Stanley Cup Finals?  Why are the Canes playing so well right now?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if they expect the Spurs to force a game 7 against the OKC Thunder.

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 in Game 5 of their Western Conference Finals series last night, giving OKC a 3-2 series lead. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled in the game despite scoring 32 points, shooting 7-19 from the field. OKC was without Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell, but found a way to win. How good is OKC? What happened to Wemby? Are we pleased with Chet Holmgren? Can San Antonio force a Game 7?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Joe Mazzulla deserved NBA Coach of the Year and if the Cavaliers should have fired Kenny Atkinson.

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 in Game 5 of their Western Conference Finals series last night, giving OKC a 3-2 series lead. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled in the game despite scoring 32 points, shooting 7-19 from the field. OKC was without Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell, but found a way to win. How good is OKC? Is SGA a top 5 player all-time? Is Shai fun to watch?

Following their sweep, yesterday, the Cavaliers announced they will retain head coach Kenny Atkinson. Are the Cavs making the right decision or is this a mistake?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss OKC's Game 5 win over the Spurs last night and what went wrong for Wembanyama.

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 in Game 5 of their Western Conference Finals series last night, giving OKC a 3-2 series lead. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled in the game despite scoring 32 points, shooting 7-19 from the field. OKC was without Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell, but found a way to win. How good is OKC? What happened to Wemby? Are we pleased with Chet Holmgren? Can San Antonio force a Game 7?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss if SGA is a top 5 NBA player all-time and what the Carolina Hurricanes need to do to win their series.

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 in Game 5 of their Western Conference Finals series last night, giving OKC a 3-2 series lead. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled in the game despite scoring 32 points, shooting 7-19 from the field. OKC was without Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell, but found a way to win. How good is OKC? Is SGA a top 5 player all-time?

Following 2 consecutive overtime wins, the Carolina Hurricanes are up 2-1 in their Eastern Conference Finals series against the Montreal Canadiens. The Canadiens will host the Canes tonight in Game 4. The Sports Shop crew gets some insight on what the Canes can do to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals and get a win tonight from our very own intern Houston Hooker.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the OKC Thunder's win last night over the Spurs.

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 in Game 5 of their Western Conference Finals series last night, giving OKC a 3-2 series lead. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled in the game despite scoring 32 points, shooting 7-19 from the field. OKC was without Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell, but found a way to win. How good is OKC? What happened to Wemby? Can San Antonio force a Game 7?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Knicks sweeping the Cavaliers.

The New York Knicks dominated the Cleveland Cavaliers as the Knicks swept the Cavs 4-0 in the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks consistently outplayed Cleveland with efficient three-point shooting, aggressive defense and dominant play. The Cavs struggled to keep up despite efforts from Donovan Mitchell. In Game 4 last night, New York capped off the series with a 130-93 victory while setting an NBA playoff record by becoming the first team ever to win three series-clinching closeout games by 20+ points in a single playoff run, securing a trip to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. How good are the Knicks? Can they win the NBA Finals? What happened to the Cavs? What do we think of James Harden? Will the Cavs fire Kenny Atkinson? Should they?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss when the Spurs became Reese's team, who will win the Spurs vs Thunder series, the Knicks sweeping the Cavaliers and more.

The Western Conference Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder is tied 2-2 after the first 4 games, setting up a highly competitive series. Game 5 is tonight in Oklahoma City. On the injury front, OKC’s Jalen Williams is questionable with a hamstring injury and Ajay Mitchell has already been ruled out. How will injuries affect this series? Who will win tonight? Who will win the series? When did the Spurs become "Reese's team?"

The New York Knicks dominated the Cleveland Cavaliers as the Knicks swept the Cavs 4-0 in the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks consistently outplayed Cleveland with efficient three-point shooting, aggressive defense and dominant play. The Cavs struggled to keep up despite efforts from Donovan Mitchell. In Game 4 last night, New York capped off the series with a 130-93 victory while setting an NBA playoff record by becoming the first team ever to win three series-clinching closeout games by 20+ points in a single playoff run, securing a trip to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. How good are the Knicks? Can they win the NBA Finals? What happened to the Cavs? What do we think of James Harden? Will the Cavs fire Kenny Atkinson? Should they?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if the Knicks are the best team in the east or if they just got lucky and if the Cavs should fire Kenny Atkinson. 

The New York Knicks dominated the Cleveland Cavaliers as the Knicks swept the Cavs 4-0 in the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks consistently outplayed Cleveland with efficient three-point shooting, aggressive defense and dominant play. The Cavs struggled to keep up despite efforts from Donovan Mitchell. In Game 4 last night, New York capped off the series with a 130-93 victory while setting an NBA playoff record by becoming the first team ever to win three series-clinching closeout games by 20+ points in a single playoff run, securing a trip to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. How good are the Knicks? Can they win the NBA Finals? What happened to the Cavs? What do we think of James Harden? Will the Cavs fire Kenny Atkinson? Should they?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss an MMA event involving Ray J and Jaxson Dart introducing Donald Trump debating if Dart made the right decision.

Over the weekend, the rapper and TV personality, Ray J, faced off against YouTuber Supa Hot Fire in Las Vegas. Ray J was knocked out in the celebrity MMA match just months after claiming he didn't have long to live. What happened?

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart introduced Donald Trump over the weekend at a rally. Dart's appearance raised eyebrows among some teammates and fans, sparking a larger discussion about Trump and politics in sports. What happened? Should Dart have introduced Trump? Can teammates with political differences get along?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the the Knicks sweeping the Cavs and what to think of the James Harden and the Cavaliers.

The New York Knicks dominated the Cleveland Cavaliers as the Knicks swept the Cavs 4-0 in the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks consistently outplayed Cleveland with efficient three-point shooting, aggressive defense and dominant play. The Cavs struggled to keep up despite efforts from Donovan Mitchell. In Game 4 last night, New York capped off the series with a 130-93 victory while setting an NBA playoff record by becoming the first team ever to win three series-clinching closeout games by 20+ points in a single playoff run, securing a trip to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. How good are the Knicks? Can they win the NBA Finals? What happened to the Cavs? What do we think of James Harden?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the the Knicks sweeping the Cavs and advancing to the NBA Finals.

The New York Knicks dominated the Cleveland Cavaliers as the Knicks swept the Cavs 4-0 in the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks consistently outplayed Cleveland with efficient three-point shooting, aggressive defense and dominant play. The Cavs struggled to keep up despite efforts from Donovan Mitchell. In Game 4 last night, New York capped off the series with a 130-93 victory while setting an NBA playoff record by becoming the first team ever to win three series-clinching closeout games by 20+ points in a single playoff run, securing a trip to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. How good are the Knicks? Can they win the NBA Finals? What happened to the Cavs? What do we think of James Harden?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with JB Smoove.

The New York Knicks are up 2-0 in their Eastern Conference Finals series against the Cleveland Cavaliers after winning Game 2 by a score of 109-93 last night. The San Antonio Spurs are tied 1-1 in their Western Conference Finals series against the Oklahoma City Thunder after losing Game 2 Wednesday night. The San Antonio Spurs will host the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of their series tonight. Who will win this weekend?

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 Oklahoma City Thunder? New York Knicks or Cleveland Cavaliers?

The New York Knicks are up 2-0 in their Eastern Conference Finals series against the Cleveland Cavaliers after winning Game 2 by a score of 109-93 last night. The San Antonio Spurs are tied 1-1 in their Western Conference Finals series against the Oklahoma City Thunder after losing Game 2 Wednesday night. The San Antonio Spurs will host the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of their series tonight. Who will win? Will Devin Vassell record more than 14.5 points tonight? Will Alex Caruso record more than 10.5 points tonight?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Knicks taking a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Cavaliers, whether Cleveland can respond at home, the Spurs and Thunder tied 1-1 heading into a pivotal Game 3 in San Antonio tonight and if the Knicks can win the NBA Championship.

The New York Knicks currently lead the Cleveland Cavaliers 2-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals after winning both games at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks took Game 1, 115-104, then followed it with a more dominant 109-93 win in Game 2 last night, raising expectations that this could become the franchise’s most significant postseason run in decades. As the series shifts to Cleveland, the pressure is now squarely on the Cavaliers to respond at home, while the Knicks suddenly look like legitimate contenders to reach the NBA Finals. What happened last night? Do the Cavs have a chance? Will the Knicks sweep the Cavs? Can the Knicks win the NBA Championship?

The San Antonio Spurs are tied 1-1 in their Western Conference Finals series against the Oklahoma City Thunder after losing Game 2 Wednesday night. Game 3 shifts to San Antonio tonight. Who will win?

Reese, Kmac, Pam, Alex and our summer intern, Houston Hooker discuss the Carolina Hurricanes Game 1 loss last night.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Knicks Game 2 win over the Cavs last night.

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, and recruits to boycott major Southern college athletic programs over concerns about Black voting rights and congressional redistricting. The campaign, called “Out of Bounds,” argues that new district maps in several Southern states weaken Black political representation.

Because many of these universities rely heavily on Black athletes in football and basketball, civil rights leaders argue that athletes should not help generate revenue and prestige for institutions in states they believe are undermining Black voting power. The movement encourages recruits to reconsider attending these schools, asks current athletes to speak out on voting rights issues, and urges supporters to redirect attention toward historically Black colleges and universities. Supporters view the boycott as part of a long tradition of athlete activism, while critics argue it could unintentionally harm student-athletes by limiting scholarship opportunities. What does the Sports Shop crew think? What do you think?