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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss preseason debuts of Shedeur Sanders and Bryce Young.

Kmac is back! Shedeur Sanders, the Cleveland Browns' fifth-round pick, made a significant impact in his NFL preseason debut. Sanders completed 14 of 23 passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns, helping lead the team to a 30–10 win over the Carolina Panthers. Head coach Kevin Stefanski acknowledged room for improvement but praised the overall operation, saying Sanders showed he belongs in serious quarterback conversations.

After the game, Sanders was filmed confronting ESPN beat writer Tony Grossi—who had previously issued critical coverage—over the tone of his reporting. While tense, Sanders and Grossi exchanged smiles and laughs. Grossi even later commended Sanders’ preseason performance. What grade would you give Sanders for his performance?

Panthers QB Bryce Young led the first drive, hitting a perfect 30‑yard pass to rookie Tetairoa McMillan, then followed it up with a 5‑yard touchdown toss to Jalen Coker. He wrapped his outing going 4-for-6 for 58 yards and one touchdown before handing off to backups. Despite Bryce’s promising start, the Panthers lost to the Browns in their preseason debut. How did Bryce look?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Shedeur Sanders' preseason debut.

Shedeur Sanders, the Cleveland Browns' fifth-round pick, made a significant impact in his NFL preseason debut. Sanders completed 14 of 23 passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns, helping lead the team to a 30–10 win over the Carolina Panthers. Head coach Kevin Stefanski acknowledged room for improvement but praised the overall operation, saying Sanders showed he belongs in serious quarterback conversations.

After the game, Sanders was filmed confronting ESPN beat writer Tony Grossi—who had previously issued critical coverage—over the tone of his reporting. While tense, the exchange remained relatively civil, and Grossi later commended Sanders’ performance. What grade would you give Sanders for his performance?

Reese, Pam, Brant and Alex speak with Damon Wayans Jr.

Damon Wayans Jr. is a comedian who will be performing this weekend at Goodnights Comedy Club:

Friday, August 8, 2025, at 7:00 PM (18+ show) at Goodnights Comedy Club, on Room 861, Raleigh, NC and 9:15 PM that same night at the same venue (2 shows back-to-back).

Saturday, August 9, he repeats with a 9:30 PM show as the 7:00 PM show is now sold out.

Sunday, August 10, 2025, at 7:00 PM

For more information visit: https://www.goodnightscomedy.com/events/108649

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Brant Fowler II on how he enjoyed his time interning with the Sports Shop this week.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Shedeur Sanders, the Carolina Panthers, Bryce Young, Teddy Bridgewater and more.

Shedeur Sanders is slated to start for the Cleveland Browns tonight in a preseason game against the Carolina Panthers. Is Sanders being set up? What should we expect? How will Bryce Young perform?

Teddy Bridgewater was recently suspended from his role as head coach at Miami Northwestern High School due to providing what the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) considers “impermissible benefits” to players. Despite the clear violation of FHSAA rules, many have expressed strong support for Bridgewater, viewing his actions as compassionate rather than rule-breaking. Bridgewater spoke about why he did what he did. Do you support Bridgewater?

There has been a recent string of incidents in which fans have thrown sex toys onto WNBA courts during games. Two individuals have already been arrested in connection with these incidents. What is going on?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss recap last night's NFL Preseason action.

There were several NFL preseason games last night. The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Indianapolis Colts 24-16, the Las Vegas Raiders vs Seattle Seahawks game ended in a 23-23 tie, and the Cincinnati Bengals lost to the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles 34-27. There were several injuries last night including Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. dislocating his pinky. What do we think of last night's games?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss a judge dismissing a lawsuit by NC State’s 1983 Championship team over NCAA NIL profits and what happened in the year 1998.

It is Throwback Thursday! Why are we throwing back to 1998? What happened in 1998 in sports? Who were the top 5 draft picks of 1998 in the  NFL and NBA?

Members of NC State’s legendary 1983 “Cardiac Pack” men’s basketball team—the squad that won the national championship in dramatic fashion—filed a lawsuit against the NCAA. They claimed the NCAA continues to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL) by featuring their tournament highlights in re-airings, online promotions, and advertisements, without compensating the players. However, a North Carolina judge dismissed their case, citing prior legal precedents and ruling against their claim. Fair or Foul?

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss their 1st roommates in college and what we are looking forward to this upcoming NFL season.

There are 3 preseason games in the NFL tonight and the season is less than a month away! What are you looking forward to this season?

Who was your first roommate?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss what is happening on the Sports Shop tomorrow, Jerry Jones' recent comments about the deal with Micah Parsons , tonight's preseason games in the NFL and more. 

There are several NFL preseason games scheduled for tonight. The Indianapolis Colts will face the Baltimore Ravens at 7:00 p.m. ET, followed by the Las Vegas Raiders taking on the Seattle Seahawks at 10:00 p.m. ET. Additionally, the Cincinnati Bengals will play the Philadelphia Eagles at 7:30 p.m. ET. These matchups mark the first week of the preseason, giving fans an early look at rookies, depth players, and possible starters.

Micah Parsons publicly requested a trade after talks with Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones broke down over a contract extension. After a private March meeting where Jones and Parsons discussed terms, Parsons removed the offer from the table, saying he assumed his agent would continue talks—only to be turned back by management. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has made this situation seem like it’s not a big deal. Will Parsons be traded or will they hammer out a deal? Do handshake deals hold weigh today?