The Best of the Sports Shop

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the college football top 25 list and the NCAA College Football Coaches Poll.

Who is #1? Where is Alabama?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss opening weekend game sin college football and Lamar Jackson.

College Football is around the corner! What games should we be on the lookout for? What about HBCU games?

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh recently spoke about Lamar Jackson stating, “He is a historically good passer… He’s as good as any passer that there’s ever been—and I think now the numbers are proving that.” Is Harbaugh right?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Luka Doncic's contract extension.

In early February, Luka Dončić was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers in a three-team deal also involving the Utah Jazz. Now, less than six months after the trade, Doncić has signed a 3‑year, $165M max extension with the Lakers, securing his long-term future in L.A. with a player option after the third year. What does Luka's extension mean for LeBron James?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Tennessee Volunteers Football, Sterling Sharpe's Hall of Fame Induction and the Dallas Cowboys.

Micah Parsons publicly requested a trade after talks with Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones broke down over a contract extension. He’s in the final year of his rookie deal, set to earn close to $24M in 2025, while seeking an extension at market-leading defensive rusher rates—possibly exceeding $40M per year, or even a $200M package over three years. Parsons reportedly was frustrated negotiations excluded his agent. 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.nts

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones repeatedly calls this situation a “negotiation”, stating : “Don’t lose any sleep over this,” assuring fans Parsons remains “integral to our future” and the team still wants him in Dallas. 

Sterling Sharpe was inducted to the Football Hall of Fame over the weekend. What did he say about his brother Shannon Sharpe.

What's going on with Tennessee sports?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss who has a birthday today and who is joining the Sports Shop this week.

Brant Fowler II is a sophomore at Southern University majoring in Mass Communications. He is interning with the Sports Shop this week..

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss their Good Looks and Bad Looks on this Good Look Bad Look Monday.

How was your weekend?

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss if Lamar Jackson is a historically great passer and Terry McLaurin requesting a trade.

In a recent interview with ESPN’s This Is Football, Harbaugh emphatically called Jackson a "historically great passer." He emphasized that the long-standing narrative that Jackson was only a runner has been completely erased: "He is as good as any passer that there's ever been, and I think now the numbers have proven that." Is Harbaugh right?

Yesterday, Terry McLaurin formally requested a trade from the Washington Commanders, citing stalled talks and dissatisfaction with the terms of his upcoming season’s pay—just $15.5M in base salary and limited guarantees. Despite this, the Commanders have shown no clear inclination to move him if possible and reportedly still hope he’ll finish his career in Washington. Is this McLaurin situation troubling for Washington? Should Commanders fans be worried?

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss if the Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin relationship will work. 

Aaron Rodgers is the quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers. This is Rodgers’ third team in his NFL career. This is also likely his last season in the NFL. Will Rodgers work well in Pittsburgh? Is the Aaron Rodgers & Mike Tomlin relationship real?

Reese, Kmac and Alex speak with Wade Harris and Jessica Davis.

It is Firebirds Friday! Wade Harris is the CEO, Director of Player Development and the Managing Partner of the Raleigh Firebirds. Jessica Davis is the Vice President and Client Service Advisor at Pinnacle Financial Partners, based in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area of North Carolina.

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss if Detroit sports teams get enough respect.

The Detroit Lions finished the 2024 season at 15-2, winning their first-ever NFC North title and clinching the No. 1 seed in the NFC for the first time in franchise history.

After going 14-68 in the previous season, the Detroit Pistons posted a 44-38 record in 2024-25, tripling their win total and earning a playoff berth. They broke their NBA postseason losing streak with a win over the Knicks and showcased real progress.

In the spring of 2025, the Tigers led the American League by June and the team now has one of the strongest postseason outlooks in franchise history. Do Detroit sports teams receive enough respect?

It is Summer time! Is it too hot outside to wear hoodies?