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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss their issue with LeBron James’ attire and more.

Opening Night of the 2025-26 NBA season delivered. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 119-109. Luka Dončić put on a show for L.A. with 43 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists, a near triple-double. How did Luka Doncic look in his debut? Are the Lakers and Warriors legitimate championship contenders?

The Lakers were without star LeBron James. LeBron was seated on the Lakers bench in an outfit that apparently bothered both Reese and Kmac. Why do Reese and Kmac have an issue with LeBron James?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss opening night of the NBA Season.

NBA Basketball is back! The NBA is back on NBC! What did you think of Carmelo Anthony's attire last night?

Opening Night of the 2025-26 NBA season delivered. The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder edged out the Houston Rockets in a thrilling double-overtime battle, winning 125-124 on their ring night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge for OKC, dropping 35 points, with 24 of them coming in the fourth quarter and overtimes. On the Rockets’ side, Alperen Şengün was dominant, finishing with 39 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists in a historic opening night performance, though it ultimately wasn’t enough.

In the other marquee matchup, the Golden State Warriors took down the Los Angeles Lakers 119-109. Luka Dončić put on a show for L.A. with 43 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists, a near triple-double. The Lakers were without star LeBron James. Can anyone beat OKC? How did Kevin Durant look last night? When will LeBron James return? How did Luka Doncic look in his debut? Are the Lakers and Warriors legitimate championship contenders?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Bill Belichick and UNC's docuseries. 

In August 2025, Bill Belichick announced that a docuseries about the North Carolina Tar Heels football program would be released on Hulu, aiming to spotlight the team’s rebuilding efforts and commitment to winning under his leadership. Produced by EverWonder Studio, the series was intended to focus on the players and the program, not just Belichick himself. However, after a rocky start to the season, including a 2-3 record and some high-profile losses, the project was quietly shelved. What happened? Why was it cancelled?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Southern firing Terrence Graves and the top 25 college football poll rankings. 

Southern University announced yesterday that head football coach Terrence Graves had been fired following a disappointing 3-24 homecoming loss to Prairie View A&M. At the time of his dismissal, the team held a 1-6 overall record for the season. Athletic Director Roman Banks acknowledged that while Graves brought energy and had personal ties to the university, the team’s performance on the field was unacceptable. The university has launched a national search for a permanent replacement, and in the meantime, Fred McNair has been named interim head coach. What is next for Southern?

The top 25 college football poll rankings are out! Who's in the top 10? Where is the Alabama Crimson Tide? Did they get the rankings right?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss what are we looking foward to this NBA season and last night's NFL games. 

The NBA Season Starts Tonight! The Charlotte Hornets were 19-63 last season. They have some new additions including two rookie Dukies, Kon Knueppel and Sion James as well as some vets. Will the Hornets have a promising season? Is Lonzo Ball going to be good this year? 

What teams will make the NBA Finals? Kmac predicts Zion to have the best year of his career. Kmac says the New York Knicks will be a bust? Is he correct? What are we looking forward to this NBA Season? What rookies are we looking forward to seeing this season?

Last night in the NFL, the Detroit Lions defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-9 and the Seattle Seahawks beat the Houston Texans 27-19. Both the Lions and Seahawks improved to 5-2 with their victories. Are Seattle and Detroit legit contenders? What about Tampa?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the NFL favorites, bad sports franchises, Shedeur Sanders and more.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Seattle Mariners, Baker Mayfield and more.

Last night in the NFL, the Detroit Lions defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-9 and the Seattle Seahawks beat the Houston Texans 27-19. Both the Lions and Seahawks improved to 5-2 with their victories. Are Seattle and Detroit legit contenders? What about Tampa? What happened to Bake Mayfield last night?

The Seattle Mariners had a breakthrough 2025 season, clinching the American League West division title for the first time since 2001 and securing a postseason berth for the first time since 2022. The team advanced all the way to the American League Championship Series (ALCS), their first appearance there in over two decades. While their playoff run was impressive, it ended in heartbreak as they lost in a seven-game series to the Toronto Blue Jays, falling just short of their first-ever World Series appearance. The World Series matchup is now set. The Toronto Blue Jays will play the Los Angeles Dodgers. Who will win?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Seattle Mariners and last night's NFL games.

Last night in the NFL, the Detroit Lions defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-9 and the Seattle Seahawks beat the Houston Texans 27-19. Both the Lions and Seahawks improved to 5-2 with their victories. Are Seattle and Detroit legit contenders? What about Tampa? How good is Sam Darnold?

The Seattle Mariners had a breakthrough 2025 season, clinching the American League West division title for the first time since 2001 and securing a postseason berth for the first time since 2022. The team advanced all the way to the American League Championship Series (ALCS), their first appearance there in over two decades. While their playoff run was impressive, it ended in heartbreak as they lost in a seven-game series to the Toronto Blue Jays, falling just short of their first-ever World Series appearance. The World Series matchup is now set. The Toronto Blue Jays will play the Los Angeles Dodgers. Who will win?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss college football contract buyouts.

There have been a significant number of college football coach buyouts this season, both in terms of frequency and cost. So far in the 2025 season, at least nine FBS head coaches have been fired, which is a high number this early in the year. The financial impact has been significant, with total buyouts for these dismissals exceeding $100M. The rising number of buyouts is driven by the pressure to win, shaped by NIL deals, the transfer portal and playoff expansion. James Franklin’s firing from Penn State came with a $49M buyout, one of the largest in college football history. Similarly, Florida’s firing of Billy Napier will reportedly cost the school about $21M. As it stands, this season is shaping up to be one of the most expensive ever for coaching changes in college football. What is going on?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the college football landscape.

What ranked teams lost this weekend? Who will replace James Franklin?

The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Tennessee Volunteers 37-20 over the weekend. Alabama, ranked No. 6, improved to 6-1 overall and 4-0 in the SEC, while No. 11 Tennessee dropped to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in conference play. Ty Simpson led the Alabama offense efficiently, completing 19 of 29 passes for 253 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions. This win extended Alabama’s home winning streak to 16 games and solidified their position as a serious contender in the SEC and potentially on the national stage. Meanwhile, the loss dealt a setback to Tennessee’s hopes of keeping pace in the conference. How good is Alabama? What went wrong for Tennessee?

The Indianapolis Colts are 6-1. Are the Colts the best team in the NFL?