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Pam, Hump and Alex discuss the WNBA Finals, A'ja Wilson, John Harbaugh and more.

The Las Vegas Aces won the 2025 WNBA Finals in a dominant 4-0 sweep over the Phoenix Mercury, securing their third championship in four years. In Game 4, the Aces defeated the Mercury 97-86, led by A'ja Wilson’s standout performance of 31 points, which earned her the Finals MVP award for the second time in three years. Wilson made history by becoming the first player in WNBA or NBA history to win the scoring title, MVP, championship, and Finals MVP all in the same season. How good is A'ja Wilson?

The Baltimore Ravens are 1-5. Is Ravens head coach John Harbaugh the right man for the HC job position? Have the ravens failed Lamar Jackson? Has Lamar failed them?

Last night, Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch was ejected during the fourth quarter of their game against the Kansas City Chiefs for initiating a postgame altercation. After the Chiefs' 30-17 victory, Branch slapped wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster during the customary handshake period. This action led to a physical scuffle involving players from both teams. What happened?

Pam, Hump, Reese and Alex discuss the Panthers win over the Cowboys, Alabama's win over Missouri and James Franklin getting fired. 

The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Missouri Tigers 27–24 in a tightly contested SEC matchup on Saturday, handing the Tigers their first home loss in over two years. Quarterback Ty Simpson led the Crimson Tide throwing for around 200 yards and three touchdowns. Running back Jam Miller contributed 85 rushing yards before exiting with a concussion. Alabama’s defense stepped up in key moments, forcing turnovers and preventing Missouri from capitalizing on late opportunities. The win marked Alabama’s third straight over a ranked SEC opponent and extended their unbeaten streak against Missouri to seven games. Alabama also moved up in the AP College Football Poll. Is Alabama back?

The Carolina Panthers pulled off a thrilling 30-27 win over the Dallas Cowboys yesterday. Running back Rico Dowdle, facing his former team, was the star of the game with a franchise-record 239 scrimmage yards, rushing for 183 and adding 56 receiving yards with a touchdown. Quarterback Bryce Young was efficient, throwing for 199 yards and three touchdowns while leading a clutch fourth-quarter drive that sealed the game.

James Franklin was fired as head coach of Penn State over the weekend following the team’s third consecutive loss. Despite compiling a strong overall record of 104-45 during his tenure and leading the Nittany Lions to a recent College Football Playoff appearance, the program's continued struggles this season ultimately led to his dismissal. What does this mean for Penn State and James Franklin?

Pam, Hump and Alex discuss the James Franklin firing, Alabama winning and more.

James Franklin was fired as head coach of Penn State over the weekend following the team’s third consecutive loss. Despite compiling a strong overall record of 104-45 during his tenure and leading the Nittany Lions to a recent College Football Playoff appearance, the program's continued struggles this season ultimately led to his dismissal. In the wake of the decision, Penn State named associate head coach Terry Smith as the interim head coach for the remainder of the season. What does this mean for Penn State and James Franklin?

The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Missouri Tigers 27–24 in a tightly contested SEC matchup on Saturday, handing the Tigers their first home loss in over two years. Quarterback Ty Simpson led the Crimson Tide throwing for around 200 yards and three touchdowns. Running back Jam Miller contributed 85 rushing yards before exiting with a concussion. Alabama’s defense stepped up in key moments, forcing turnovers and preventing Missouri from capitalizing on late opportunities. The win marked Alabama’s third straight over a ranked SEC opponent and extended their unbeaten streak against Missouri to seven games. Alabama also moved up in the AP College Football Poll. Is Alabama back?

Pam, Hump and Alex discuss Homecoming, the Carolina Panthers and Good Look Bad Look Monday. 

It is Good Look Bad Look Monday! What are your Good Looks and Bad Looks?

The Carolina Panthers pulled off a thrilling 30-27 win over the Dallas Cowboys yesterday. Running back Rico Dowdle, facing his former team, was the star of the game with a franchise-record 239 scrimmage yards, rushing for 183 and adding 56 receiving yards with a touchdown. Quarterback Bryce Young was efficient, throwing for 199 yards and three touchdowns while leading a clutch fourth-quarter drive that sealed the game.

Dallas had strong moments, particularly from quarterback Dak Prescott, who threw for 261 yards and three touchdowns without turning the ball over. Receiver George Pickens was a standout as well, catching 9 passes for 168 yards and a score. However, the Cowboys’ inability to stop the run cost them the game. The win lifts Carolina to 3-3 on the season and keeps them unbeaten at home, while Dallas is left to regroup after another tough road loss. Can Carolina build on this win?

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Tori Mouton from NCAT, coach Leonard Smoot from Miles College and discuss the HBCU SAS Invitational.

Tori Mouton is a collegiate golfer for North Carolina A&T. Last year, as a junior, she captured the SAS HBCU Championship title in a playoff, finishing with a three‑round total of 9 over par to fend off Alabama State’s Thayika Kittiyanaruewat. How was her experience last year?

Leonard Smoot is the head golf coach at Miles College. Coach Smoot spoke about the HBCU Invitational.

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Bobby Pope, Salma Ibrahim and several other people at the SAS HBCU Invitational.

Bobby Pope is currently the Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach at Southern University. Salma Ibrahim is a standout golfer for Southern University’s women’s golf team, which competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). In the 2024-25 season, she made an immediate impact as a freshman by winning the SWAC Individual Women’s Golf Championship, posting the lowest score in the conference tournament. Her impressive performance earned her the title of SWAC Women’s Golf Freshman of the Year and a spot on the First Team All-SWAC. Ibrahim entered the 2025-26 season as a sophomore and continues to be a key contributor to the Jaguars’ program.

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Devins Jackson and the Alabama A&M Bulldog men’s golf team.

The SAS Championship is being held at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary and this year the inaugural HBCU Invitational will be a part of the SAS Championship and there will be a men's and women's team involved. Reese's alma mater, Alabama A&M, is at the event. What did Jackson and the Alabama A&M golf team have to say?

What other schools are at SAS today?

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Kayla Jones.

Kayla Jones was a women’s golf player for Savannah State University for 5 years. Jones now works at SAS and talks about her experience.

What schools are at SAS today?

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Jeff Kleiber.

Jeff Kleiber is a seasoned sports and events executive, best known for his work in golf tournament management. He currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Events at Octagon, a global sports and entertainment marketing firm. For more than a decade, he has also been the tournament director for the SAS Championship, a prominent PGA Tour Champions event held annually at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, North Carolina. Under Kleiber’s leadership, the tournament has evolved into a community-centered experience, featuring attractions such as a food truck rodeo, live music, a 5K run, and family-friendly activities designed to engage a wider audience beyond golf fans. What is going on this weekend?

For more information on how you can purchase tickets, or if you're interested in volunteering, visit https://saschampionship.com

Reese. Pam and Alex discuss the Eagles loss to the Giants. 

The Philadelphia Eagles suffered a tough 34-17 loss to the New York Giants last night, dropping to 4-2 on the season while the Giants improved to 2-4. The Eagles started strong, scoring all 17 of their points in the first half, but were completely shut out in the second half. Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart led the Giants with a solid performance, completing 17 of 25 passes for nearly 200 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 58 yards and a touchdown.

For the Eagles, Jalen Hurts had a mixed night. He scored on a one-yard quarterback sneak and threw a shovel pass touchdown to Dallas Goedert, but he also threw his first interception of the season, ending a long streak of clean games. 

Overall, it was a statement win for the Giants and a worrying sign for the Eagles, who have now lost back-to-back games for the first time since 2023. What happened to the Eagles? What went wrong? Are the Giants legit with Jaxson Dart?