The Best of the Sports Shop

Reese, K-Mac and Pam discuss the Poll question, Jaylen Brown and Ty Simpson.

Did last night's pre-season game get you excited about the Carolina Panthers this season?... Yes, No, or I need to see Bryce 1st

Reese, K-Mac and Pam discuss Carson Beck, Mike LaFleur, Haynes King, Bryce Young and the Hall of Fame Game last night.

The 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game took place last night Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET. The matchup featured the Arizona Cardinals and the Carolina Panthers at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. The Panthers took the win 33-30.

Reese and Pam discuss the Kawhi Leonard scandal.

Yet another branch of the Kawhi Leonard salary-cap circumvention saga emerged Thursday. Leonard had a multi-million hidden sponsorship deal with Daktronics, the company which made the Los Angeles Clippers' halo scoreboard at Intuit Dome. It's the third questionable arrangement that has come to light over the past year, beginning with Leonard's alleged no-show deal with environmental bank Aspiration, which sparked an NBA investigation that remains ongoing into whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap to sign the two-time Finals MVP.

Reese, Pam and Houston discuss the Hall of Fame Game last night.

The 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game took place last night Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET. The matchup featured the Arizona Cardinals and the Carolina Panthers at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. The Panthers took the win 33-30.

Reese, K-Mac and Pam discuss the Poll Question, and the Hall of Fame Game tonight.

Seems like we ask this question almost every year but, who should the Cleveland Browns starting QB be?... Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders or Dillon Gabriel.

The 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game takes place on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET. The matchup features the Arizona Cardinals and the Carolina Panthers at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.

Reese, K-Mac and Pam speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. They also speak with Ryan Davis. 

Dr. Stroman discusses WNBA player Caitlin Clark and how she wants to "shut up and dribble". She also discussed the topic of trans athletes and the science behind being a woman or a man. Even to the point of right-wing political commentator Matt Walsh, calling her "the bigggest coward in the history of sports" after she declined to take a public side on the debate over transgender athletes. Should it be a Pro-Athlethe's responsibility/obligation to respond to societal issues?

Ryan Davis is a North Carolina-born comedian, actor, host, writer,
producer, and digital creator who has built a multi-platform career at the
intersection of stand-up, television, viral media, and independent content
distribution. 

Reese and Pam discuss the Hall of Fame Game tonight.

The 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game takes place on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET. The matchup features the Arizona Cardinals and the Carolina Panthers at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.

Reese and Pam discuss Stefon Diggs joining the Commanders, who are the most important non-QBs in the NFL, Panthers and NC State basketball star Cozell McQueen passing at 64.

Stefon Diggs is signing with the Washington Commanders. The Maryland native agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $12 million to return home for the 2026 NFL season.

Cozell McQueen, one of the pivotal basketball players on NC State's 1983 championship team, died at the age of 64 years old, the university announced Wednesday evening. 

Reese, K-Mac, and Pam discuss football.

Reese, K-Mac and Pam discuss the Poll Question, and UNC Tarheels.

At the end ACC Football of the season, what will be the story?.... Clemson on top again, Dave Doeren out, Duke is here to stay, or UNC is better than bad

Reese and Pam discuss the go-pro cameras on the QB's helmets, CeeDee Lamb. They also speak with Rasheedah Fletcher.

Rasheedah Fletcher is a therapist from Anew U Counseling Services. Rasheedah Fletcher, is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in Raleigh, North Carolina. She is dedicated to providing empathetic, empowering, and affirming mental health support for individuals of all ages. Specializing in therapy for people 19 years of age and above, Rasheedah helps clients navigate anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem concerns, and parental-relational challenges. With a warm and welcoming approach, Rasheedah creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can express themselves freely and explore personal growth. She believes in collaborative therapy and guides individuals toward self-awareness, confidence, and emotional well-being. Her goal is to help clients develop the tools they need to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and thrive in their daily lives.

Reese and Pam discuss Duke, the Cowboys and Kyler Murray.

Is Duke going to have the best fitness out of everyone?

Reese, K-Mac and Pam speak with  Marc Lavarin.

Marc Lavarin is the pastor of First Calvary Baptist Church. Their event, Light the City: Presented by Duke Community Affairs & Duke Health is one of Durham’s largest community service events, bringing together churches, nonprofits, businesses, healthcare organizations, and volunteers to serve our city in radical ways. Light the City will be held at 1311 Morehead Avenue, Durham, NC 27707 on August 15, 2026 from 10AM to 2PM.

Reese, K-Mac and Pam discuss Kyler Murray. 

Kyler Cole Murray is an American professional football quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. Following one season of college football with the Texas A&M Aggies, Murray played for the Oklahoma Sooners, winning the Heisman Trophy in 2018.

Reese, K-Mac and Pam discuss the QB's with a new team that will have the most success this season, and Aaron Rodgers on the PatMcAfeeshow.

Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers' appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" during Pittsburgh Steelers training camp is going viral after Rodgers called out Dr. Anthony Fauci on live television.

Which QB with a new team will have the most success this season... Tua in Atlanta, Geno in New York, Kyler in Minnesota or Malik in Miami? Do you feel like Deion Sanders being around Shedeur is hurting his growth? 

Reese and Pam discuss the upcoming Panthers vs. Cardinals game, and the departure of Alex.

The next upcoming Thursday NFL game is the preseason opener featuring the Carolina Panthers at the Arizona Cardinals on August 6, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Alex, well known as A-Town, is leaving the Sports Shop after 3.5 years next Friday. So please show some love.

Reese and Pam discuss the injunction for Class of '22 athletes and Friday's Raleigh American Red Cross Blood Drive.

A federal court issued a nationwide class-wide preliminary injunction ordering the NCAA to grant a fifth year of eligibility for the 2026–27 season to all high school Class of 2022 athletes (who began college in the 2022–23 academic year) and exhausted their four years this past spring.

Reese, K-Mac and Pam discuss America’s top HBCU's in 2026 and they revisit last weeks conversation on Tuskegee University's controversial updated student dress code.

Tuskegee University updated its student dress code for the Fall 2026 semester to prohibit bonnets, du-rags, bedroom slippers and revealing clothing in academic and dining areas. Announced by President Dr. Mark A. Brown, the policy also requires students to bring a professional business suit and proper shoes for professional events. Is this fair?

Reese, K-Mac and Pam discuss who would be a bigger disappointment if they don't reach the SuperBowl this season... Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, Jordan Love or Dak Prescott.

Reese, K-Mac and Pam discuss the which order the Cowboys, Raiders, Jets and Commanders should go in. 

What order would you put them in?

Reese and Pam discuss Donovan Mitchell getting married to Coco Jones, Tyler Lepley and Miracle Watts' alleged mistress scandal and Friday's Raleigh American Red Cross Blood Drive.

Coco Jones and Donovan Mitchell are officially married! On Saturday, August 1, the couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Allen Mason.

Allen Mason is a development and business professional based in Durham, North Carolina, with more than 20 years of experience in leadership, sales and marketing. A graduate of Elizabeth City State University, he has been affiliated with Dynasty5, LLC and has remained actively engaged with his alma mater through career and community initiatives. In addition to his business work, Mason has served as an Account Manager with the American Red Cross North Carolina Region, where he has supported community outreach efforts, including initiatives focused on sickle cell awareness.

For more information: redcrossblood.org or email Allen @allen.mason@redcross.org or call: 9842149709

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if the Big 10 has become the best conference in college football.

A Big Ten team has won the College Football Playoff national championship in each of the last three seasons. Does that make the Big Ten the best conference in college football?