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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Cam Newton's comments about Philip Rivers and the Colts. Cam Newton said he felt frustrated and disrespected after the Indianapolis Colts brought back Philip Rivers without reaching out to him. Speaking on his 4th & 1 podcast, Newton described the move as “almost like a slap in my face,” explaining that he has not officially retired and has made it clear he is open to playing again. He questioned why Rivers, who had also been away from the NFL, was given the opportunity while he was overlooked and suggested there may be a double standard in how teams evaluate players. Newton emphasized that he is still “open for business” but was disappointed the Colts did not consider or contact him before making their decision. Is Cam right?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Diego Pavia's apology and more. The 2025 Heisman Trophy race is over! And the winner? Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. The other three finalists were Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin. Diego Pavia took issue with not being named the Heisman Trophy winner and even took to social media to say "F the voters" although he later apologized. What do you think of Pavia? Is the Andy Reid-led Kansas City Chiefs era over? What's the latest with former Michigan Wolverines head football coach Sherrone Moore?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Diego Pavia's apology and give an update on Sherrone Moore. The 2025 Heisman Trophy race is over! And the winner? Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. The other three finalists were Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin. Diego Pavia took issue with not being named the Heisman Trophy winner and even took to social media to say "F the voters" although he later apologized. What do you think of Pavia? What's the latest with former Michigan Wolverines head football coach Sherrone Moore?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Panthers' loss to the Saints, UNC Football and more.  Yesterday, the Carolina Panthers lost a close game to the New Orleans Saints, falling 20-17 after a late comeback by New Orleans. Carolina built an early lead and went up 17-7 in the third quarter, highlighted by a rushing touchdown and a scoring pass from Bryce Young. However, the Panthers’ offense stalled late, and the Saints slowly worked their way back into the game with a touchdown and a field goal to tie it. Penalties and missed opportunities down the stretch hurt Carolina and the loss keeps them from gaining ground in the NFC South race. What happened? What's going on with NC State Wolfpack basketball? Did UNC's Bill Belichick make the right decison firing his coordinators?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the NFL weekend. A lot happened in the NFL yesterday. What happened? What teams got eliminated from playoff contention yesterday? How does Reese feel about his teams?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss their Good Looks and Bad Looks on this Good Look Bad Look Monday. It’s Good Look Bad Look Monday! How was your weekend?

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? The (UNC) North Carolina Tar Heel football program fired two assistant coaches today as part of a major staff shake-up under head coach Bill Belichick. Offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens and special teams coordinator Mike Priefer were dismissed following a disappointing 4-8 season marked by one of the nation’s weakest offensive performances. Belichick, who remains firmly in place as head coach, is leading the restructuring effort as he attempts to overhaul the program after his first season in Chapel Hill. Was this the right move?

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 speak with Devin Brown. Devin Brown of Kappa Alpha Psi is a huge part of the 'Shop With a Kappa' event that helps serve underprivileged youth. The 'Shop With A Kappa' event takes place at Walmart located at 2010 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC 27518 on Saturday morning, December 20 at 8 am. For more information visit: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/shop-with-a-kappa--2025 and kfocary.org and carykappas.org For more information about the Gala visit: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/diamonds-in-december-holiday-gala  

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. Notre Dame Athletic Director Pete Bevacqua has warned NFL teams, particularly the New York Giants, that they'll need to pay big money to lure Fighting Irish head football coach Marcus Freeman away, even suggesting Notre Dame would try to match offers after Freeman's successful season and amidst recent CFP frustrations. This comes as Freeman is a top coaching candidate, with rumors swirling about Giants interest following Notre Dame's snub from the playoff and subsequent bowl-declination, with Bevacqua emphasizing the program's commitment to keeping Freeman. What does the Sports Shop crew think? Is this bad for Notre Dame?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman discusses Sherrone Moore, the University of Michigan and she quizzes the Sports Shop crew on male mental health. Reese is unfamiliar with the band Nickelback. Do you know Nickelback? racerealities.com

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?