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The Sports Shop with Reese and K-Mac: The best urban sports talk show heard weekday mornings from 7 to 10 on Buzz Sports Radio, 99.3 FM in Raleigh, NC, 96.5 FM in Durham, 99.9 HD2, and always streaming through WRALSportsFan.


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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Panthers loss to the 49ers and what the game taught us.  Reese, Kmac and Pam picked the Panthers to win last night and defeat the Niners. Alex (A-Town) with his infinite wisdom, correctly picked the 49ers to win. What did we learn about the Niners and Panthers last night? The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Carolina Panthers 20-9 last night on Monday Night Football. The Niners controlled the game on both sides of the ball and showcased a dominant defensive performance paired with a steady, efficient offensive approach. The crew breaks down how the Panthers struggled to generate rhythm offensively, with stalled drives, inconsistent protection and missed chances preventing them from fully capitalizing on their possessions.
Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss what the criteria should be for the Heisman Trophy winner.  Reese is a voter this year for the Heisman. What should be the criteria for the Heisman Trophy winner? What is Reese’s criteria?
Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss NC State’s loss to Seton Hall and the eve of Thanksgiving Eve. The No. 23 NC State Wolfpack dropped their 1st game of the season to the unranked Seton Hall Pirates in a 85-74 loss in the opening round of the Maui Invitational at the Lahaina Civic Center. NC State struggled to match Seton Hall’s efficiency, despite a strong performance from Ven-Allen Lubin, who finished with 16 points and 9 rebounds. Turnovers proved costly for the Wolfpack, especially in the second half where they committed seven, helping Seton Hall pull away as the Pirates exploded for 50 second-half points. Did the loss tell us anything about Will Wade and the Pack?  Today is the eve of Thanksgiving Eve! What Thanksgiving topics will the Sports Shop crew hit tomorrow?
Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the upcoming USA Basketball Women’s National Team training camp in Durham and more. USA Basketball announced that its Women’s National Team will hold a training camp from December 12-14 at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. The camp will feature 18 players, including ten first-time invitees at the senior-team level: Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, Cameron Brink, Lauren Betts, Sonia Citron, Veronica Burton, Kiki Iriafen, Rickea Jackson and JuJu Watkins. Several veteran players with Olympic and World Cup experience will also participate. The camp will be led by head coach Kara Lawson, with WNBA coaches Natalie Nakase, Nate Tibbetts, and Stephanie White serving as court coaches. USA Basketball’s managing director Sue Bird will use the camp to evaluate players for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin. Will the Sports Shop crew be there? What happened in college basketball last night?
Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the 49ers win over the Panthers. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Carolina Panthers 20-9 last night on Monday Night Football. The Niners controlled the game on both sides of the ball and showcased a dominant defensive performance paired with a steady, efficient offensive approach. The crew breaks down how the Panthers struggled to generate rhythm offensively, with stalled drives, inconsistent protection and missed chances preventing them from fully capitalizing on their possessions. Who is to blame for the loss?
Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss 2024 quarterbacks and compare Bryce Young and Caleb williams. Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye and Bo Nix were all in the same draft class. The Chicago Bears are 8-3 and the New England Patriots are 10-2. All 4 of these quarterbacks have been playing pretty well. How important is coaching? The Carolina Panthers (6-5) face the San Francisco 49ers (7-4) tonight on Monday Night Football at 8:15 PM ET at Levi’s Stadium. Major storylines include Christian McCaffrey’s role as the focal point of San Francisco’s offense and the continued development of Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young, who has been leading a fast-paced, aggressive attack with strong fourth-down efficiency. Will the Panthers win?
Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Cowboys win ove the Eagles. The Cowboys defeated the Eagles 24-21 yesterday, completing a comeback from a 21-point deficit. Dak Prescott led the rally with 354 passing yards, two touchdowns and an 8-yard rushing score, while George Pickens added nine catches for 146 yards and a touchdown. Philadelphia had built its early lead behind Jalen Hurts, who threw a touchdown to A.J. Brown and ran for two more in the first half, but the Eagles’ offense stalled, and key mistakes set up a Cowboys victory. The comeback boosted Dallas to 5-5-1 and handed Philadelphia a frustrating loss. What happened to the Eagles? Are they in trouble? Can the Cowboys keep winning? Can they make the playoffs? The New York Ginats lost to the Detroit Lions yesterday in overtime. Although they lost the game, Jameis Winston and the Giants looked pretty good. Was Brian Daboll the problem? What team should the rest of the NFC be most afraid of right now: Chicago Bears (8-3), Seattle Seahawks (8-3), Detroit Lions (7-4), or Dallas Cowboys (5-5-1)?
Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the passing of Rodney Rogers and Shedeur Sanders' performance yesterday. Shedeur Sanders played this past weekend in his first NFL start for the Cleveland Browns against the Las Vegas Raiders, leading the team to a 24-10 victory. He completed 11 of 20 passes for 209 yards, throwing one touchdown on a 66-yard screen pass and recording one interception. Sanders became the first Browns quarterback since 1995 to win his first career start and analysts noted that he appeared more comfortable than in his debut, effectively managing the offense and avoiding major mistakes. Should Shedeur start next game? Does Kevin Stefanski dislike Shedeur? Former NBA player Rodney Rogers passed away on November 21, 2025, at the age of 54. According to statements from his family, he died from natural causes related to the spinal cord injury he suffered in a 2008 ATV accident. RIP Mr. Rogers.
Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Cowboys win over the Eagles. Shedeur Sanders played this past weekend in his first NFL start for the Cleveland Browns against the Las Vegas Raiders, leading the team to a 24-10 victory. He completed 11 of 20 passes for 209 yards, throwing one touchdown on a 66-yard screen pass and recording one interception. Sanders became the first Browns quarterback since 1995 to win his first career start and analysts noted that he appeared more comfortable than in his debut, effectively managing the offense and avoiding major mistakes. Should Shedeur start next game? The Cowboys defeated the Eagles 24-21 yesterday, completing a comeback from a 21-point deficit. Dak Prescott led the rally with 354 passing yards, two touchdowns and an 8-yard rushing score, while George Pickens added nine catches for 146 yards and a touchdown. Philadelphia had built its early lead behind Jalen Hurts, who threw a touchdown to A.J. Brown and ran for two more in the first half, but the Eagles’ offense stalled, and key mistakes set up a Cowboys victory. The comeback boosted Dallas to 5-5-1 and handed Philadelphia a frustrating loss. What happened to the Eagles? Are they in trouble? Can the Cowboys keep winning? Can they make the playoffs?
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 your Good Looks and Bad Looks? How was your weekend?
Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss what trophy is the dumbest rivalry trophy and Duke vs UNC. Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels will host Manny Diaz and the Duke Blue Devils this weekend. The winner of the game will be awarded the Victory Bell. The trophy has been part of the rivalry since 1948, and the winning team paints the bell its school’s color—Carolina blue for UNC or Duke blue for Duke. It’s one of the ACC’s longest-running rivalry trophies. Who will win? What is the dumbest rivalry trophy?
Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss NC State vs FSU tonight. The NC State Wolfpack will host the Florida State Seminoles tonight at 8:00 PM ET at Carter-Finley Stadium. The Wolfpack, led by longtime head coach Dave Doeren in his 13th season, have been navigating an up-and-down stretch over the past couple of years. They finished 2024 with a 6-7 record and a loss in the Military Bowl, and this season they sit at 5-4 through nine games, averaging 32.4 points per game while giving up 30.6. Tonight’s matchup against Florida State gives them a chance to build momentum and prove they can contend more consistently within the ACC. Is Doeren’s job in jeopardy? Will State win tonight against FSU? With the Buffalo Bills losing again last night, do you see them as: Contenders or Pretenders?   Shedeur Sanders is making his 1st start this weekend. What's more stunning: Steelers having 3 Coaches in 60 years, Packers having 3 QBs in 30 years or the Browns having 40+ starting QB since 1999?
Reese, 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: New Orleans Saints or Atlanta Falcons? Cleveland Browns or Las Vegas Raiders? Philadelphia Eagles or Dallas Cowboys? The Minnesota Vikings will host the Chicago Bears this weekend. Will Geno Smith throw for more than 209 passing yards? Reese has a vote for the Heisman Trophy Winner this year! Who are his top 5 Heisman Trophy Hopefuls? Fernando Mendoza? Ty Simpson?
Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Shedeur Sanders, Steve Forbes, college basketball and more. Who is the NFL MVP right now?  Shedeur Sanders is making his 1st start this weekend. for the Cleveland Browns against the LAs Vegas Raiders. Reese has a vote for the Heisman Trophy Winner this year! Who are his top 5 heisman hopefuls?
Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts and the Bills loss to the Texans.  The Houston Texans beat the Buffalo Bills 23-19 in a game dominated by Houston’s defense, which sacked Josh Allen eight times and forced three turnovers, including two interceptions by Calen Bullock, the second of which sealed the win with 24 seconds left. How good are the Texans? Are the Bills contenders or pretenders? Is Josh Allen still an MVP candidate? Is Jalen Hurts underrated?
Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Texans win over the Bills last night on Thursday Night Football. The Houston Texans beat the Buffalo Bills 23-19 in a game dominated by Houston’s defense, which sacked Josh Allen eight times and forced three turnovers, including two interceptions by Calen Bullock, the second of which sealed the win with 24 seconds left. Houston played without C.J. Stroud, but backup quarterback Davis Mills threw for 153 yards and two touchdowns, connecting with Christian Kirk and Jayden Higgins. For Buffalo, James Cook rushed for 116 yards, including a 45-yard touchdown and Ray Davis returned a kickoff 97 yards for a score just before halftime. How good are the Texans? Are the Bills contenders or pretenders?
Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Judge Ashleigh S. Parker. Judge Ashleigh S. Parker joins the Sports Shop to promote her new book titled, From Broken To Brazen and to discuss her reason for writing the book and her experiences as a judge. Judge Ashleigh S. Parker is a District Court Judge in the 10th Judicial District of Wake County, North Carolina. Before joining the bench, she served as both an Assistant Attorney General and an Assistant District Attorney. Appointed by Governor Roy Cooper, she has served on the bench since 2017. Judge Parker is the lead child support judge in Wake County and also handles abuse, neglect and dependency cases. She is deeply involved in legal education and community service, having co-founded a legal support center, teaching paralegal students, and writing on issues related to equity.
Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman discusses the Duke vs UNC matchup this weekend and why we should care.
Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with CL Brown and GameDay Charlie. CL Brown discusses Mark Pope’s comments, SEC basketball, this year's men's freshman basketball class and much, much more. Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels will host Manny Diaz and the Duke Blue Devils this weekend. Who will win? What insight does GameDay have to offer on this matchup?
Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss what words we should avoid using when pursuing grants.
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