The Best of the Sports Shop

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the The Haves and the Have Nots of the ACC.

The Sports Shop is live from Charlotte, North Carolina, at the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff, taking place July 15–17 at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown. All 17 ACC head coaches and more than 50 of the conference's top student-athletes have gathered to officially launch the new football season. The Sports Shop with Reese & Kmac is on site, bringing fans, coaches, and brands together throughout the event. The crew will continue speaking with coaches, players, and key figures from around the ACC. Kmac divides the ACC into the Haves and the Have Nots. Which teams fall in each category?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex break down the 2026 schedules for NC State, Duke, and Miami, predicting each team's record and discussing how they stack up in the ACC title race.

The Sports Shop is live from Charlotte, North Carolina, at the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff, where all 17 ACC head coaches and more than 50 of the conference's top student-athletes have gathered to officially launch the new football season. As the conversation turns to the season ahead, the crew analyzes the toughest games, potential upsets, and key swing matchups for NC State, Duke, and Miami. Which team has the best path to success? Can any of them challenge for the ACC Championship, and who ultimately comes out on top?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss their confidence in UNC Football, if UNC will win more than 4 games and if Darian Mensah and Miami are under pressure.

The UNC Tar Heels football team won 4 games last year (2025). They finished the season with an overall record of 4-8 (2-6 in the ACC). Will the North Carolina Tar Heels win more than 4 games in 2026? Should UNC fans be confident in Belichick and the Tar Heels football team?

Darian Mensah left Duke and is now the Miami Hurricanes quarterback. Is there pressure on Darian Mensah and the Miami Hurricanes?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Reese's experience meeting some Alabama A&M 

The Sports Shop is live from Charlotte, North Carolina, at the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff, taking place July 15–17 at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown. All 17 ACC head coaches and more than 50 of the conference's top student-athletes have gathered to officially launch the new football season. The Sports Shop with Reese & Kmac is on site, bringing fans, coaches, and brands together throughout the event. The crew will continue speaking with coaches, players, and key figures from around the ACC.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss TBS Technologies being a Sports Shop sponsor and recap yesterday.

The Sports Shop is live from Charlotte, North Carolina, at the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff, taking place July 15–17 at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown. All 17 ACC head coaches and more than 50 of the conference's top student-athletes have gathered to officially launch the new football season. The Sports Shop with Reese & Kmac is on site, bringing fans, coaches, and brands together throughout the event. The crew will continue speaking with coaches, players, and key figures from around the ACC. In this segment, they recap yesterday.

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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss ACC Football Kickoff, their interview history with Fran Brown, if Dabo Swinney under pressure and mrore.

The Sports Shop is live from Charlotte, North Carolina, at the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff, taking place July 15–17 at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown. All 17 ACC head coaches and more than 50 of the conference's top student-athletes have gathered to officially launch the new football season. The Sports Shop with Reese & Kmac is on site, bringing fans, coaches, and brands together throughout the event. The crew will continue speaking with coaches, players, and key figures from around the ACC. Who did they interview yesterday? Who will they be interviewing today? What is

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

Dr. Stroman discusses the situation involving Chelsea Gray and how it reflects broader societal issues, including misogyny, racism, the influence of online communities that promote hostility toward women and the broader cultural conditions that contribute to gender-based violence, including femicide.

Chelsea Gray of the Las Vegas Aces revealed that she received a racist direct message after the team's loss to the Indiana Fever, sharing a screenshot on Instagram that included a racial slur. She said the abuse reflects a broader problem of athletes, particularly Black players, facing racist harassment online. After internet users identified the alleged sender, Hilton Grand Vacations investigated and announced that the employee had been fired for violating company policies and values. The incident followed a highly publicized on-court interaction between Gray and Caitlin Clark, which fueled intense online attention. Dr. Stroman argues that incidents like this illustrate how misogyny and racism can intersect in sports, and she discusses how some online communities, including self-identified incel groups, can reinforce hostility toward women. She also connects these patterns of dehumanization and hate to the broader continuum of gender-based violence, including femicide.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss last night's ESPYS, recap the first day of the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff, and preview what's ahead.

The Sports Shop is live from Charlotte, North Carolina, at the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff, taking place July 15–17 at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown. All 17 ACC head coaches and more than 50 of the conference's top student-athletes have gathered to officially launch the new football season. The Sports Shop with Reese & Kmac is on site, bringing fans, coaches, and brands together throughout the event. The crew will continue speaking with coaches, players, and key figures from around the ACC. Who will they be interviewing today?

The 2026 ESPYS took place last night, honoring the year's top athletes, teams, and performances. Jalen Brunson was one of the night's biggest winners, taking home Best Athlete – Men's Sports and Best Championship Performance after leading the New York Knicks to their first NBA championship since 1973. The Knicks were also named Best Team, while OG Anunoby earned Best Play for his clutch tip-in during the NBA Finals. Did you watch the ESPYS?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with our summer intern, Jayden.

Jayden is a Sports Shop intern for the summer.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss last night's ESPY awards and preview the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff.

The Sports Shop is live from Charlotte, North Carolina, at the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff, taking place July 15–17 at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown. All 17 ACC head coaches and more than 50 of the conference's top student-athletes have gathered to officially launch the new football season. The Sports Shop with Reese & K-Mac is on site, bringing fans, coaches and brands together throughout the event. Who will the Sports Shop crew being interviewing today?

The 2026 ESPYS took place just last night, honoring the year's top athletes, teams, and performances. Jalen Brunson was one of the night's biggest winners, taking home Best Athlete – Men's Sports and Best Championship Performance after leading the New York Knicks to their first NBA championship since 1973. The Knicks were also named Best Team, while OG Anunoby earned Best Play for his clutch tip-in during the NBA Finals. Did you watch the ESPYS?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss comments from both Miami Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah and Miami Hurricanes head football coach Mario Cristobal during the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff.

The Sports Shop is live from Charlotte, North Carolina, at the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff, taking place July 15–17 at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown. All 17 ACC head coaches and more than 50 of the conference's top student-athletes have gathered to officially launch the new football season. The Sports Shop with Reese & K-Mac is on site, bringing fans, coaches and brands together throughout the event.

During Wednesday's opening session, Reese, K-Mac, Pam and Alex react to comments from Miami quarterback Darian Mensah and head coach Mario Cristobal, discussing the Hurricanes' expectations for the 2026 season, Mensah's leadership, Cristobal's outlook on the program, and what Miami's message at ACC Football Kickoff says about the team's goals heading into the new campaign.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss comments from ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips, NC State head coach Dave Doeren, quarterback CJ Bailey and the Wolfpack football program during the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff.

The Sports Shop is live from Charlotte, North Carolina, at the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff, taking place July 15–17 at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown. All 17 ACC head coaches and more than 50 of the conference's top student-athletes have gathered to officially launch the new football season. The Sports Shop with Reese & K-Mac is on site, bringing fans, coaches and brands together throughout the event.

During Wednesday's opening session, ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips addressed the media on a range of topics, including the conference's future, college athletics, and the upcoming season. Reese, K-Mac, Pam and Alex react to Phillips' remarks and discuss what they mean for the ACC, while also breaking down comments from Dave Doeren and CJ Bailey as NC State prepares for the 2026 season.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss this week's ACC Football Kickoff event.

The 2026 ACC Football Kickoff is set for July 15–17 at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown. The Sports Shop with Reese & K‑Mac will be broadcasting live from Charlotte starting tomorrow! What can we expect?

You're building a team. Which player do you start your franchise with: Dak Prescott, Justin Herbert, Lamar Jackson or Jalen Hurts? Who is the best of these 4 quarterbacks? Is Hurts better than Jackson?

The NFL Top 100 Players is a peer-voted ranking determined entirely by current NFL players. The final rankings are based on the combined point totals, making the annual list a reflection of how players across the league view and respect their peers.  One of the suprises was Lamar Jackson being ranked at number 69. Last season, Jackson was number 2. Is this an accurate ranking for Lamar? Where is Washington Commanders QB, Kmac's guy, Jayden Daniels?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the latest action from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including Spain’s run to the final, the highly anticipated semifinal matchup between England and Argentina, and which quarterback they would choose to build a franchise around: Dak Prescott, Justin Herbert, Lamar Jackson or Jalen Hurts.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached the semifinal stage, with only four teams remaining in the competition. Spain became the first team to secure a place in the final after defeating France 2-0, ending France’s championship hopes and continuing Spain’s impressive tournament run. The other semifinal matchup features England and Argentina, two powerhouse nations competing for the final spot. England and Argentina are facing off today at 3:00 p.m. ET in Atlanta, GA. This marks their first World Cup meeting in over 20 years. The winner will face Spain in the World Cup final, while the loser will meet France in the third-place match. The championship match is scheduled for July 19, where Spain will await the winner of England versus Argentina.

You're building a team. Which player do you start your franchise with: Dak Prescott, Justin Herbert, Lamar Jackson or Jalen Hurts? Who is the best of these 4 quarterbacks? Is Hurts better than Jackson?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss which quarterback they would choose to build a franchise around: Dak Prescott, Justin Herbert, Lamar Jackson or Jalen Hurts.

The NFL Top 100 Players is a peer-voted ranking determined entirely by current NFL players. Each player submits a ballot ranking the top 20 players in the league, with points awarded based on each player's placement. Voting takes place during the regular season, so postseason performances are not included. The final rankings are based on the combined point totals, making the annual list a reflection of how players across the league view and respect their peers. One of the suprises was Lamar Jackson being ranked at number 69. Last season, Jackson was number 2. Is this an accurate ranking for Lamar?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the NFL Top 100 Players rankings, how the peer-voted list is determined and whether Lamar Jackson's placement at No. 69 is justified.

The NFL Top 100 Players is a peer-voted ranking determined entirely by current NFL players. Each player submits a ballot ranking the top 20 players in the league, with points awarded based on each player's placement. Voting takes place during the regular season, so postseason performances are not included. The final rankings are based on the combined point totals, making the annual list a reflection of how players across the league view and respect their peers. The NFL unveils the rankings throughout the summer, revealing two players each weekday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. ET from June 22 through Aug. 21. Beginning Aug. 24, the countdown shifts to the Top 10, with one player announced each weekday at 10 a.m. ET through Sept. 4, when the No. 1 player is revealed.

One of the suprises was Lamar Jackson being ranked at number 69. Last season, Jackson was number 2. The last time he fell this low in the Top 100 -- No. 72 on the 2023 list -- Jackson went on to earn two straight No. 2 spots. Is this an accurate ranking for Lamar?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss last night's MLB All-Star Game, NBA Summer League action and more.

The American League defeated the National League 4-0 in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia last night. The American League's pitching staff was dominant throughout the game, combining for a three-hit shutout while striking out 15 National League batters. Bellinger was named the game's Most Valuable Player for his key offensive contribution. Did you watch?

Last night's NBA Summer League action in Las Vegas featured several standout performances and impressive showings from young players. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers in the "Battle of Los Angeles,"the Houston Rockets rolled past the Philadelphia 76ers 90-64, the Denver Nuggets edged the Oklahoma City Thunder 106-103, the Chicago Bulls earned their first Summer League victory by defeating the Washington Wizards 99-87 and the Brooklyn Nets cruised to a 115-83 win over the Sacramento Kings. The games continued to showcase many of the NBA's top rookies, like Caleb Wilson, as well as some second-year players. How special is this 2026 NBA Draft Class?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss ESPN's survey ranking the top 10 NFL quarterbacks and debate the accuracy of the list.

The 2026 NFL training camps are approaching. Recently, ESPN surveyed league executives, coaches and scouts to help rank the top 10 players at 11 different positions. This is the seventh edition of these annual rankings. Who are the top 10 players at the quarterback position? Is Jalen Hurts top 5?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Shanita Brown.

Dr. Shanita Brown is a counselor educator, licensed clinical mental health counselor, researcher, author and advocate dedicated to helping individuals heal from trauma. She serves as a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Counselor Education Program at East Carolina University, where her work focuses on trauma-informed care, intimate partner violence, mental health, and student wellness.

Dr. Brown is the author of Healing & Thriving After Domestic Violence: A Practical Guide for Black Women, a book that combines her clinical expertise, research, and personal experiences to support survivors on their journey toward healing and empowerment. Through her teaching, counseling, and advocacy, she continues to promote mental health awareness and create spaces for survivors to heal and thrive.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if there is any value in an NBA team getting LeBron James.

With LeBron James entering the later stages of his legendary NBA career, teams may have to consider whether signing him still provides enough value to justify the investment. While his age raises questions about durability and long-term impact, LeBron continues to bring elite basketball IQ, leadership, championship experience, and the ability to influence a team both on and off the court. Is there any value in an NBA team picking up LeBron James?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the NBA Summer League, Hubert Davis, Caleb Wilson and more.

The NBA Summer League action has been great. All of the top four picks have been impressing in the Summer League.  And one of them, Caleb Wilson of the Chicago Bulls, has been sensational. Hubert Davis was in Brooklyn when Caleb Wilson was picked No. 4 overall in the NBA Draft. Davis is in Las Vegas this week to watch Wilson and other players he coached at Carolina take the floor at the NBA Summer League. What did Davis say about Wilson? How good is Wilson? Have you been watching the Summer League?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss which sports cities have the most hostile fans, the altercation between Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro and more.  

Sports fans are known for bringing unmatched passion and energy, but some cities have built reputations for having the most hostile crowds in the game. Which sports city has the most hostile fans?

Former Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro reportedly got into a physical altercation while on a practice court at Resorts World in Las Vegas. According to reports, the confrontation began after Adebayo confronted Herro over leaked social media direct messages in which Herro allegedly criticized Adebayo's defensive effort and his max contract. The incident quickly drew attention across the NBA and social media. What happened?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss last night's home run derby and debate which sports city fanbase is the most hostile.

The 2026 MLB Home Run Derby, held last night at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, ended with a thrilling comeback by St. Louis Cardinals slugger Jordan Walker. Walker defeated hometown favorite Kyle Schwarber in the final after hitting six consecutive home runs on his last six swings to erase a late deficit. His dramatic finish silenced the Philadelphia crowd and earned him the first Home Run Derby title in Cardinals franchise history. Did you watch?

Sports fans are known for bringing unmatched passion and energy, but some cities have built reputations for having the most hostile crowds in the game. Which sports city has the most hostile fans?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if the Commanders should change their logo, the NBA Summer League and grade the World Cup so far.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is currently in its semifinal stage. England is scheduled to face Argentina on Wednesday, while the other side of the bracket is being contested by heavyweights Spain and France who play tomorrow afternoon. Who will win? What grade would you give the World Cup so far?

The NBA Summer League action has been great. All of the top four picks have been impressing in the Summer League.  AJ Dybantsa of Washington Wizards, Darryn Peterson of the Utah Jazz, Cameron Boozer of the Memphis Grizzlies and Caleb Wilson of the Chicago Bulls. How good is Caleb Wilson? If a redraft, or a reranking, would you rearrange the order in which they were drafted based on their performance?