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Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss NFL Cutdown Day, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Beyonce and more.

NFL Cutdown Day is when teams across the league have to finalize their 53-man rosters. Cutdown Day was yesterday, Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Hunter Renfrow was one of the Carolina Panthers cut. Were you surprised? Where there any other surprises on cut day?  

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged and Reese is excited! Reese says Swift is more talented than Beyonce. Is he right?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Coach Mesha Levister.

Levister joins the Sports Shop to discuss the HBCU Invitational SAS Championship.

Mesha Levister serves as the Director of Golf Programs at North Carolina A&T State University, overseeing both the men's and women's teams. She is the first woman to hold this combined director role and the first female head coach to lead a men's varsity sport at the university. Previously, Levister was the head men's and women's golf coach at Prairie View A&M University from 2022 to 2025, where she was named the 2023 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Women’s Golf Coach of the Year after leading the women's team to a second-place finish in the 2023 SWAC Championship Tournament.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Raiders, Trey Hendrickson and the expectations for the Commanders.

Terry McLaurin and the Washington Commanders agreed to a three-year extension worth up to $96M, including a $30M signing bonus—tying him among the NFC’s highest-paid wide receivers. Kmac says the Commanders will be contenders this coming season. Is he right? Will they make the Super Bowl?

Veteran five-time Pro Bowler, Amari Cooper has signed a one-year deal to rejoin the Las Vegas Raiders, the franchise that drafted him in 2015. The Cleveland Browns dealt veteran Kenny Pickett to the Las Vegas Raider in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round NFL Draft pick. The Raiders were desperate for a backup quarterback to Geno Smith as Aidan O’Connell fractured his wrist during the Raiders’ preseason finale, sidelining him for 6–8 weeks. How does Reese feel about his Raiders?

The Cincinnati Bengals have ended his holdout by signing him to a one‑year, $30M revised deal for the 2025 season, elevating him among the league’s highest-paid pass rushers. Will the Bengals be good this season?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss their first installment of 5 Where The Talent Resides.

The first week of 5 Where The Talent Resides is here! What 5 athletes are featured today?

Terry McLaurin and the Washington Commanders agreed to a three-year extension worth up to $96M, including a $30M signing bonus—tying him among the NFC’s highest-paid wide receivers. How good will the Commanders be?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss NFL Cut Day, Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, the Browns QB room and more.

At the 2025 Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Sharapova chose her former rival-turned-friend, Serena Williams, to deliver her introductory remarks. Williams walked out from behind the stage in a complete surprise to the audience, calling Sharapova a “former rival, former fan and forever friend”. How great were Williams and Sharapova?

At age 45, Venus Williams made her 2025 U.S. Open singles return—her first Grand Slam appearance in two years—facing 11th seed Karolína Muchová in the opening round. Despite a 6‑3, 2‑6, 6‑1 loss, she received a roaring reception at Arthur Ashe Stadium and was the oldest singles competitor at the event since 1981. How impressive is the Venus?

The Las Vegas Raiders waived 14 players and released 4 recently as they finalize their roster. Veteran five-time Pro Bowler, Amari Cooper has signed a one-year deal to rejoin the Raiders, the franchise that drafted him in 2015. The Cleveland Browns decluttered their QB room by dealing veteran Kenny Pickett to the Las Vegas Raider in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round NFL Draft pick. The Raiders were desperate for a backup quarterback to Geno Smith as Aidan O’Connell fractured his wrist during the Raiders’ preseason finale, sidelining him for 6–8 weeks. With Pickett and Tyler Huntley gone and Deshaun Watson hurt, who’s the backup for the Browns: Dillon Gabriel or Shedeur Sanders?

NFL cut day is the date when teams must get their rosters to 53 players. Who will be getting cut today?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Terry McLaurin, Trey Hendrickson, Micah Parsons, Raiders football and more.

Terry McLaurin and the Washington Commanders agreed to a three-year extension worth up to $96M, including a $30M signing bonus—tying him among the NFC’s highest-paid wide receivers. The Cincinnati Bengals have ended his holdout by signing him to a one‑year, $30M revised deal for the 2025 season, elevating him among the league’s highest-paid pass rushers. The Las Vegas Raiders waived 14 players and released 4 recently as they finalize their roster. Veteran five-time Pro Bowler, Amari Cooper has signed a one-year deal to rejoin the Raiders, the franchise that drafted him in 2015.

How much do the signings of McLaurin and Hendrickson help the Commanders and Bengals? Do these deals affect Micah Parsons' negotations with the Dallas Cowboys?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Shedeur Sanders is being sabotaged, Shilo Sanders being ejected and cut and more.

In his NFL debut during the Browns’ preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers, Sanders impressed—he threw for 138 yards, 2 touchdowns, and posted a passer rating of 106.8. However over the weekend, in the final preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams, he encountered challenges. Sanders completed just 3 of 6 passes for 14 yards, was sacked five times, and failed to produce a first down. Sanders was unexpectedly benched late in the game when rookie Tyler Huntley—who was later released—was brought in for the two-minute drive and led the Browns to a game-winning field goal. Coach Kevin Stefanski addressed concerns about the decision, saying, “I just felt like we wanted to give Snoop (Huntley) the last drive,” while maintaining that he remains committed to Sanders' development. Why didn’t Shedeur Sanders have the 2-minute drive instead of Huntley? Is Sanders being sabotaged by the Browns?

During the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, Shilo Sanders — a rookie free-agent safety — was ejected in the second quarter after punching tight end Zach Davidson in a heat-of-the-moment altercation. Less than 24 hours later, Tampa Bay officially waived Shilo Sanders.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Micah Parsons, Trey Hendrickson and Terry McLaurin.

During Friday's preseason game against the Falcons, All-Pro linebacker Micah Parsons did not play. Parsons made a series of viral sideline appearances, like casually eating nachos, lying on a medical table, and making a playful “call me” gesture toward a fan—raising eyebrows amid his ongoing contract dispute. In response, Coach Brian Schottenheimer said he'll meet with Parsons to address his behavior, affirming the talk will happen "internally."

Parsons is playing under his fifth-year rookie deal worth approximately $24M. He formally requested a trade on August 1, expressing frustration over stalled negotiations and team narratives. Owner Jerry Jones claims that he had reached an agreement with Parsons months ago, but Parsons’ agent reportedly torpedoed the deal, telling Jones' team something along the lines of “stick it up our ass.”

Is Micah Parsons more valuable to the Cowboys than Terry McLaurin to the Washington Commanders and Trey Hendrickson to the Cincinnati Bengals?

Is Jerry Jones trying to hurt Micah Parsons’ brand?