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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the University of Michigan’s dramatic firing of head coach Sherrone Moore amid allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a staff member and his subsequent police detention, to questions about who will lead the Wolverines next and  whether the North Carolina Tar Heels’ decision by Bill Belichick to fire offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens and special teams coordinator Mike Priefer after a disappointing 4-8 season was the right move.

Sherrone Moore was fired with cause by the University of Michigan after an internal investigation concluded that he had engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member, a clear violation of university policy that nullified his contractual buyout. Just hours after his termination, Moore was detained by police in Saline, Michigan and transferred to Pittsfield Township as part of an ongoing assault investigation. What’s the latest? Who will replace Sherrone Moore as the Michigan Wolverines head coach?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks and discuss his NFL picks for this weekend.

Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks joins the Sports Shop to share his picks in the NFL. Who will win this weekend: Cincinnati Bengals or Baltimore Ravens? Green Bay Packers or Denver Broncos? Miami Dolphins or Pittsburgh Steelers? The Seattle Seahawks will host the Indianapolis Colts this weekend in a game where 44-year old Philip Rivers might start. Rivers had not played in the NFL since 2020. Who will win the game? Will Jonathan Taylor record over 88.5 yards?

Reese claims to be a Bryce Young supporter. Has he been or did Reese disown Bryce and throw him away like trash?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Wade Harris and Jennifer Magley on Firebirds Friday and discuss Michael Jordan's lawsuit with Nascar.

It is Firebirds Friday! Wade Harris is the CEO, Director of Player Development and the Managing Partner of the Raleigh Firebirds. Jennifer Magley is a former professional tennis player turned brand leader, author and keynote speaker. She currently serves as the Chief Brand Officer for The Basketball League (TBL) and the Basketball Super League (BSL), where she focuses on building brand visibility, partnerships and audience engagement. Before her executive career, she competed on the WTA Tour, earned four All-American honors, became an NCAA Division I champion, and later served as one of the youngest Division I head coaches at just 23 years old. With more than 15 years of experience in talent recruitment, media consulting, and professional development, Magley has delivered over 100 speaking engagements for organizations such as WWE, Pacers Sports & Entertainment, and Dress for Success. She is also the author of the bestselling leadership book How to Be Queen – A Leadership Fable and has contributed to Forbes.com, with her work featured in outlets including USA Today, ESPN, CNN, and U.S. News & World Report.

Michael Jordan and Nascar have officially settled their lawsuit. What happened?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Heisman Trophy finalists.

Heisman Trophy The 2025 Heisman Trophy race has narrowed to four finalists: Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin. Their selection was announced on December 8 following the end of the regular season and conference championships, with Mendoza viewed as the frontrunner thanks to Indiana’s undefeated run and his standout performance. The winner of the Heisman Trophy will be revealed during the annual ceremony at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Appel Room in New York City tomorrow, Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET, with the event broadcast live on ABC. Who will win? Reese is a Heisman voter. What does he know?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Buccaneers lost to the Falcons last night.

Last night, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers suffered a heartbreaking 29-28 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Tampa Bay had held a 28-14 lead late in the fourth quarter, but Atlanta mounted a furious comeback, scoring 15 unanswered points and sealing the victory with a 43-yard game-winning field goal as time expired. Baker Mayfield threw for 277 yards and two touchdowns but also committed a critical late interception. Mike Evans returned from injury and contributed six catches for 132 yards, though he was temporarily sidelined after a mid-air collision. Despite the early lead and strong performances, the Buccaneers were unable to close out the game, prompting criticism from both fans and coach Todd Bowles. The loss drops Tampa Bay to 7–7, trailing the 7-6 Carolina Panthers in the NFC South and casting doubt on Tampa's playoff chances with just three games remaining. How does Todd Bowles feel? Can the Carolina Panthers win the NFC South division?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss whether Notre Dame’s big-money message is smart strategy or a sign of insecurity and what it means if the Giants really come calling.

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

It is Throwback Thursday! And the year? 2002. Georgia shut out Alabama 14-0 in the first half of the December 2025 SEC Championship game, which was the first time Georgia held Alabama scoreless in a first half since before 2002. 

CL Brown and GameDay join the Sports Shop to discuss the Sherrone Moore/University of Michigan situation, the College Football Playoff rankings, the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary Boo-Yah: A Portrait of Stuart Scott and more.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the firing of Sherrone Moore, the police detention and the chain of events that led to one of the wildest weeks in Michigan football history.

Sherrone Moore was fired with cause by the University of Michigan after an internal investigation concluded that he had engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member, a clear violation of university policy that nullified his contractual buyout. The firing came at the end of a 9-3 season during his second year as head coach after taking over for Jim Harbaugh. Just hours after his termination, Moore was detained by police in Saline, Michigan and transferred to Pittsfield Township as part of an ongoing assault investigation, with authorities confirming that a suspect, widely reported to be Moore, was booked into the Washtenaw County Jail while prosecutors reviewed potential charges. What really happened?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss discuss Philip Rivers’ surprising return to the Colts, whether he is the best quarterback option amid the team’s injury crisis and the upcoming Stuart Scott 30 for 30 documentary celebrating his legacy.

Philip Rivers, the longtime Chargers quarterback who retired after the 2020 season, has unexpectedly returned to the NFL at age 44 by signing with the Indianapolis Colts’ practice squad. The Colts are dealing with a severe quarterback shortage after Daniel Jones tore his Achilles, Anthony Richardson remained sidelined and rookie Riley Leonard suffered a knee injury. Was Philip Rivers the best option for the Colts? Was Colin Kaepernick a better option?

There is an upcoming ESPN 30 for 30 documentary Boo-Yah: A Portrait of Stuart Scott that focuses on the life and legacy of the iconic sportscaster Stuart Scott. Premiering tonight December 10, 2025, the film explores Scott’s rise from his early local-TV career in North Carolina to becoming one of ESPN’s most influential figures, known for blending sports broadcasting with hip-hop and pop-culture references that reshaped the industry. Using never-before-seen archival footage, personal home videos and interviews with family, colleagues, athletes, and friends, the documentary highlights both his groundbreaking impact on representation in sports media and the personal challenges he faced, including his courageous battle with cancer. How does Pam feel about this?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Philip Rivers is the best QB option for the Colts and the Eagles loss to the Chargers. 

The Philadelphia Eagles fell 22-19 in an overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night, a game defined by turnovers and missed opportunities. Jalen Hurts had one of the worst performances of his career, committing five turnovers, four interceptions and a lost fumble, including a rare sequence in which he threw an interception, recovered the ball and then fumbled again on the same play. The Eagles’ offense struggled throughout, managing only one touchdown and relying mostly on field goals to stay competitive. The defeat marked Philadelphia’s third straight setback, dropping them to 8-5. Have the Eagles fallen? Can the Cowboys catch Philly in the NFC East? 

Philip Rivers, the longtime Chargers quarterback who retired after the 2020 season, has unexpectedly returned to the NFL at age 44 by signing with the Indianapolis Colts’ practice squad. The Colts are dealing with a severe quarterback shortage after Daniel Jones tore his Achilles, Anthony Richardson remained sidelined and rookie Riley Leonard suffered a knee injury. Was Philip Rivers the best option for the Colts? Was Colin Kaepernick a better option?

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with lawyer Gregory Reynald Williams.

GRW Law discusses the lawsuit Michael Jordan has brought against Nascar. What happened?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Eagles’ loss to the Chargers, the growing concerns surrounding Philadelphia’s late-season slide and the Stuart Scott documentary coming out tonight.

The Philadelphia Eagles fell 22-19 in an overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night, a game defined by turnovers and missed opportunities. Jalen Hurts had one of the worst performances of his career, committing five turnovers, four interceptions and a lost fumble, including a rare sequence in which he threw an interception, recovered the ball and then fumbled again on the same play. The Eagles’ offense struggled throughout, managing only one touchdown and relying mostly on field goals to stay competitive. Saquon Barkley was one of the few bright spots, rushing for 122 yards and scoring the team’s lone touchdown. In overtime, the Chargers took the lead on a 54-yard field goal before Hurts’ tipped pass was intercepted at the 1-yard line, sealing the loss. The defeat marked Philadelphia’s third straight setback, dropping them to 8-5. How does James feel about his Eagles?

There is an upcoming ESPN 30 for 30 documentary Boo-Yah: A Portrait of Stuart Scott that focuses on the life and legacy of the iconic sportscaster Stuart Scott. Premiering tonight December 10, 2025, the film explores Scott’s rise from his early local-TV career in North Carolina to becoming one of ESPN’s most influential figures, known for blending sports broadcasting with hip-hop and pop-culture references that reshaped the industry. Using never-before-seen archival footage, personal home videos and interviews with family, colleagues, athletes, and friends, the documentary highlights both his groundbreaking impact on representation in sports media and the personal challenges he faced, including his courageous battle with cancer. How does Pam feel about this?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Colts signing Philip Rivers to their practice squad.

Philip Rivers, the longtime Chargers quarterback who retired after the 2020 season, has unexpectedly returned to the NFL at age 44 by signing with the Indianapolis Colts’ practice squad. The Colts are dealing with a severe quarterback shortage after Daniel Jones tore his Achilles, Anthony Richardson remained sidelined and rookie Riley Leonard suffered a knee injury. Rivers, who had officially retired as a Charger earlier in 2025 and had been coaching high school football, is joining Indianapolis primarily as a depth option and veteran mentor, though the team could activate him if needed. Despite questions about his readiness after years away, former teammates and analysts believe his competitiveness and familiarity with the coaching staff could make him a useful emergency option during the Colts’ playoff push. Is Philip Rivers the Colts’ best option?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Notre Dame’s CFP snub, the school’s decision to decline all bowl games and whether the Fighting Irish were unfairly left out despite a dominant 10-game winning streak.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish finished their season with a 10-2 and riding a dominant 10-game winning streak, but the College Football Playoff committee still left them out of the 12-team field, ranking them No. 11. Miami claimed the final at-large spot instead, largely because of its early-season head-to-head win over the Irish. The decision sparked major backlash and the school even declined all bowl invitations in protest. Did Notre Dame get screwed by the College Football Playoff committee? Is Notre Dame making the right decision?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Duke winning the ACC football championship, Notre Dame opting out of their bowl game and more.

This past weekend featured a series of dramatic college football conference championship games that shook up the playoff landscape. The Georgia Bulldogs dominated the Alabama Crimson Tide 28-7 in the SEC Championship, earning their second consecutive SEC crown and strengthening their case for a high seed or first-round bye. The Duke Blue Devils edged the Virginia Cavaliers 27-20 in overtime to win the ACC championship. How should Duke fans feel?

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish finished their season with a 10-2 and riding a dominant 10-game winning streak, but the College Football Playoff committee still left them out of the 12-team field, ranking them No. 11. Miami claimed the final at-large spot instead, largely because of its early-season head-to-head win over the Irish. The decision sparked major backlash and the school even declined all bowl invitations in protest. Did Notre Dame get screwed by the College Football Playoff committee? Is Notre Dame making the right decision?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Alabama's loss in the SEC Championship, the Chiefs' dynasty and more.

The Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide 28-7 in the 2025 SEC Championship over the weekend. Georgia QB Gunner Stockton, who finished 20-for-26 with 156 yards and three passing touchdowns, earned MVP honors. On defense, Georgia smothered Alabama completely, holding the Crimson Tide to -3 rushing yards, effectively shutting down their ground attack and preventing any offensive rhythm. The win was especially significant because it marked Georgia’s first-ever victory over Alabama in an SEC Championship matchup and secured the Bulldogs’ second straight conference title. It also positioned them for a likely first-round bye in the College Football Playoff, while Alabama’s hopes dimmed after being overwhelmed.

The Kansas City Chiefs suffered a tough loss last night, falling 20-10 at home to the Houston Texans. Patrick Mahomes struggled, completing just 14 of 33 passes for 160 yards and throwing three interceptions, leaving the offense unable to find any rhythm. With the defeat, Kansas City’s record dropped to 6-7, marking their worst 13‑game performance in years under head coach Andy Reid and officially ending their nine-year streak as AFC West champions. The loss also severely diminishes their playoff hopes. Is the Chief's dynasty done?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the College Football Championship Matchups over the weekend.

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

It is Good Look Bad Look Monday! What are the Good Looks and Bad Looks? How was your weekend?

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish finished their season with a 10-2 and riding a dominant 10-game winning streak, but the College Football Playoff committee still left them out of the 12-team field, ranking them No. 11. Miami claimed the final at-large spot instead, largely because of its early-season head-to-head win over the Irish. The decision sparked major backlash and the school even declined all bowl invitations in protest. Did Notre Dame get screwed by the College Football Playoff committee? Is Notre Dame making the right decision?

The Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide 28-7 in the 2025 SEC Championship over the weekend. Georgia QB Gunner Stockton, who finished 20-for-26 with 156 yards and three passing touchdowns, earned MVP honors. On defense, Georgia smothered Alabama completely, holding the Crimson Tide to -3 rushing yards, effectively shutting down their ground attack and preventing any offensive rhythm. The win was especially significant because it marked Georgia’s first-ever victory over Alabama in an SEC Championship matchup and secured the Bulldogs’ second straight conference title. It also positioned them for a likely first-round bye in the College Football Playoff, while Alabama’s hopes dimmed after being overwhelmed.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss some college football championship matchups, and compare the Car Wash movie soundtrack to other soundtracks.

Reese, Kmac and Pam think highly of the Car Wash movie soundtrack. How do other soundtracks compare?

College Football Championship matchups are here! What games will you be watching? Who will be your ACC Football Champion after this weekend: Virginia Cavaliers or Duke Blue Devils?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss some college football championship matchups, the Cowboys loss to the Lions and more.

The Detroit Lions defeated the Dallas Cowboys 44-30 on Thursday Night Football in last night’s matchup, improving to 8-5 and strengthening their playoff position, while Dallas dropped to 6-6-1. Detroit’s offense was dominant, led by Jahmyr Gibbs, who scored three rushing touchdowns, including a late fourth-quarter clincher. Last night, Gibbs tied NFL legend Barry Sanders for most career touchdowns before age 24. The Lions also capitalized on two turnovers that they converted into touchdowns. Are the Lions going to make the playoffs?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the movie Car Wash, it's soundtrack and Mike Tomlin's status with the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

What was the movie Car Wash about? How good is the song and the movie soundtrack?

The Buffalo Bills defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 26-7 over the weekend in a dominant performance. The loss dropped Pittsburgh to 6-6 on the season, just five losses in seven games after a 4-1 start. Steelers fans and even former players have been critical of head coach Mike Tomlin. Former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger recently suggested Tomlin leave Pittsburgh and listed Penn State as a potential destination. Former Steelers linebacker James Harrison called Tomlin a ‘good coach’ but not a ‘great coach’. Should Tomlin leave the Steelers? Is Tomlin’s job in jeopardy?

Who will be your ACC Football Champion after this weekend: Virginia Cavaliers or Duke Blue Devils?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks and discuss his NFL picks for this weekend and look at some Heisman Trophy Hopefuls.

Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks joins the Sports Shop to share his picks in the NFL. Who will win this weekend: Cincinnati Bengals or Buffalo Bills? Houston Texans or Kansas City Chiefs? Philadelphia Eagles or Los Angeles Chargers? The Jacksonville Jaguars will host the Indianapolis Colts this weekend for the top slot in the AFC South Division. Who will win? Will Jonathan Taylor score a touchdown?

Reese is a voter this year for the Heisman. Who are the Heisman Trophy favorites? Who do you like?