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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Tim Donnelly of 99.9 The Fan about UNC suspension.

Tim Donnelly is the host of “The Drive” with Tim Donnelly airing from 3-6PM on a radio station, 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh, North Carolina. Donnelly joins the Sports Shop to discuss a suspension within the UNC football program.

The University of North Carolina (UNC) has suspended Armond Hawkins, a first-year assistant coach for the football team who was responsible for coaching cornerbacks. The suspension is tied to allegations involving extra benefits. These developments come amid broader concerns about the internal culture of the football program, which is now under the leadership of head coach Bill Belichick. Additionally, a planned Hulu documentary about the UNC football program was recently dropped, further adding to the scrutiny surrounding the team. What is going on in Chapel Hill? What does Tim think?

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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss ACC Tipoff. 

Reese, Kmac and Pam are in Charlotte, North Carolina at ACC Tipoff. What happened yesterday? Who did they interview yesterday and what can we expect today?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Delaney Thomas, Niele Ivey and discuss ACC basketball. 

Delaney Thomas is a forward for the Duke Blue Devils women’s basketball team. She stands 6'3" and during the 2024-25 season, Thomas averaged about 7.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game, shooting around 52.4% from the field.

Niele Ivey is the head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish women's basketball team. She has a long history with Notre Dame, first as a standout point guard from 1996 to 2001, helping lead the team to its first NCAA championship in 2001. Ivey ranks among the school’s all-time leaders in steals, assists, and three-point shooting. After a professional career in the WNBA, she transitioned to coaching and joined Notre Dame’s staff in 2007. Since then, Ivey has guided Notre Dame to ACC regular season championships and an ACC Tournament title, earning ACC Coach of the Year honors. What do Delaney Thomas and Niele Ivey have to say about this upcoming season?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss ACC Tipoff.

The ACC Tipoff is the Atlantic Coast Conference's annual preseason media day, taking place at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown from October 6-8, 2025. The event features coaches and players from all 18 ACC schools, with the women's basketball teams participating on Monday and Tuesday, and the men's basketball teams appearing on Tuesday and Wednesday. What do Reese, Kmac and Pam have on the agenda?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Hannah Hidalgo and Toby Fournier.

Hannah Hidalgo and Toby Fournier are two rising stars in women’s college basketball, both competing in the ACC. Hannah Hidalgo plays for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. At Notre Dame, she quickly made a national impact, earning honors such as ACC Player of the Year, ACC Defensive Player of the Year, first-team All-ACC, and multiple All-American selections. In her freshman season, she led the NCAA in steals and became known for her high-energy, two-way play. 

Toby Fournier is a Canadian forward playing for the Duke Blue Devils. At Duke, Fournier has made an immediate impact, earning the 2025 ACC Rookie of the Year award and first-team All-ACC honors. Beyond basketball, she made headlines by becoming the first female activewear ambassador for the Canadian lifestyle brand Roots. What did Hidalgo and Fournier say about the upcoming season?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Jaguars win over the Chiefs, Cooper Flagg's preseason debut, Lebron James and more.

Cooper Flagg made his preseason debut last night. The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 106-89. Flagg scored 10 points and added 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and a block in 14 minutes. Are Flagg and the Mavericks for real? What other preseason games were there?

LeBron James is expected to make a major announcement today at noon, teasing what he’s calling his “Second Decision.” James hinted at the reveal without offering specifics, sparking widespread speculation. The mystery surrounding the announcement has generated significant buzz, drawing comparisons to his original “Decision” in 2010 when he famously left Cleveland for Miami. What will his decision be?

The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 31-28 last night on Monday Night football. Jacksonville's win marked their first win over the Chiefs since 2009 and snapping an eight-game losing streak to them. The game was decided in the final seconds when Trevor Lawrence rushed for a 1-yard touchdown with just 23 seconds remaining. Despite stumbling after the snap, when his right guard accidentally stepped on his foot, Lawrence managed to recover and score the game-winner. The Jaguars are now 4-1 and the Chiefs are 2-3. What happened? Are the Chiefs in trouble? Are the Jags legit?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Jaguars win over the Chiefs.

The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 31-28 last night on Monday Night football. Jacksonville's win marked their first win over the Chiefs since 2009 and snapping an eight-game losing streak to them. The game was decided in the final seconds when Trevor Lawrence rushed for a 1-yard touchdown with just 23 seconds remaining. Despite stumbling after the snap, when his right guard accidentally stepped on his foot, Lawrence managed to recover and score the game-winner. The Jaguars are now 4-1 and the Chiefs are 2-3. What happened? Are the Chiefs in trouble? Are the Jags legit?

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss the Panthers win and other NFL and college football and basketball action.

The Carolina Panthers secured a thrilling 27-24 victory over the Miami Dolphins yesterday. The Panthers overcame a 17-point deficit, marking their largest comeback since 2015. Rico Dowdle led the charge with 206 rushing yards and a touchdown, while quarterback Bryce Young threw for 198 yards and two touchdowns, including a 4-yard game-winner to rookie tight end Mitchell Evans with 1:59 remaining. With the win, Carolina improved to 2-3 on the season and remained undefeated at home. What do we think of the Panthers?

Reese, Kmac 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?

The North Carolina Tar Heels suffered a brutal defeat this weekend, losing 38-10 at home to the Clemson Tigers. This game featured the highly anticipated matchup between coaches Bill Belichick and Dabo Swinney. With the loss, UNC falls to 2-3 overall and 0-1 in ACC play. What should we think about UNC? Why is UNC so bad? Is Belichick to blame?

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss the Jayden Daniels, the Washington Commanders, Baltimore Ravnes and other NFL action.

The Washington Commanders secured an impressive 27-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers yesterday thanks to the return of quarterback Jayden Daniels. Daniels looked sharp in his return from injury, throwing for 231 yards and a touchdown, while adding 39 yards on the ground. How good is Jayden Daniels? What does Kmac think of his Commanders?

The Baltimore Ravens suffered a crushing 44-10 defeat to the Houston Texans yesterday marking their worst home loss in franchise history. The Ravens were missing key players including quarterback Lamar Jackson, linebacker Roquan Smith and safety Kyle Hamilton. This loss drops the Ravens to 1-4 on the season and raises serious concerns about their depth and performance without their star quarterback. Can the Ravens recover? What are the Ravens without Lamar Jackson?