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Kmac, Pam and Alex dissect their interviews with Fran Brown and Dabo Swinney from the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff.

The Sports Shop was live from Charlotte, North Carolina, at the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff, held July 15–17 at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown. All 17 ACC head coaches and more than 50 of the conference's top student-athletes gathered to officially launch the new football season. The Sports Shop with Reese & Kmac was on site, connecting with fans, coaches, and brands throughout the event.

The crew spoke with coaches, players, and key figures from around the ACC. In this segment, Reese and Pam recap their experience and highlight conversations with some of the biggest names at the event, including Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney and Syracuse head football coach Fran Brown. What did they have to say?

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Rex Ryan's criticism of Shedeur Sanders.

Former NFL head coach Rex Ryan is once again criticizing Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, this time over the quarterback's recent offseason photoshoot and social media hype video. Last September, Ryan questioned Sanders' preparation, suggesting he wasn't studying the playbook and calling it an embarrassment that he wasn't the Browns' starting quarterback. Now, Ryan is taking issue with an offseason video featuring luxury cars, designer clothing, private jets, and high-end training clips. He argued that Sanders should spend less time building his brand and more time proving himself on the field, saying a young quarterback who has yet to establish himself in the NFL shouldn't be showcasing a lavish lifestyle. Ryan also questioned Sanders' priorities, suggesting the second-year quarterback should be focused on winning Cleveland's starting job rather than promoting his image. The comments have reignited the ongoing debate surrounding Sanders, whose celebrity status and social media presence continue to generate as much attention as his football career. Is Ryan's criticism fair or should he mind his business?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss why LeBron James' free agency decision is delaying the NBA's scheduling process, what his continued importance says about his value to the league at age 41, Spain's 2026 FIFA World Cup triumph over Argentina and whether Lionel Messi has played the final World Cup match of his legendary career.

With LeBron James entering the final chapter of his legendary NBA career, his free agency has become the league's biggest offseason storyline. After departing the Los Angeles Lakers, James is weighing his next move, and the decision is so significant that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the league can't finalize its 2026-27 schedule, including opening week and Christmas Day matchups, until LeBron chooses his next team. How important is LeBron James to the NBA? What does this say about his value to the league at agr 41? Where should he play next?

Spain captured the 2026 FIFA World Cup Title this weekend, defeating the reigning champions Argentina 1-0 in extra time at the Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Substitute Ferran Torres scored the lone goal in the 106th minute, capping off a dominant tournament in which Spain allowed only a single goal. How great was this World Cup? Is Lionel Messi done? Has he played his last World Cup?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the coaches, players and key ACC figures they spoke with during the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff, recap their experience from Charlotte and share highlights from their interviews throughout the event.

The Sports Shop was live from Charlotte, North Carolina, at the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff, from July 15–17 at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown. All 17 ACC head coaches and more than 50 of the conference's top student-athletes gathered to officially launch the new football season. The Sports Shop with Reese & Kmac was on site, bringing fans, coaches and brands together throughout the event. The crew spoke with coaches, player, and key figures from around the ACC. In this segment, Reese and Pam recap their experience. Who did they talk to?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the The Haves and the Have Nots of the ACC.

The Sports Shop is live from Charlotte, North Carolina, at the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff, taking place July 15–17 at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown. All 17 ACC head coaches and more than 50 of the conference's top student-athletes have gathered to officially launch the new football season. The Sports Shop with Reese & Kmac is on site, bringing fans, coaches, and brands together throughout the event. The crew will continue speaking with coaches, players, and key figures from around the ACC. Kmac divides the ACC into the Haves and the Have Nots. Which teams fall in each category?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex break down the 2026 schedules for NC State, Duke, and Miami, predicting each team's record and discussing how they stack up in the ACC title race.

The Sports Shop is live from Charlotte, North Carolina, at the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff, where all 17 ACC head coaches and more than 50 of the conference's top student-athletes have gathered to officially launch the new football season. As the conversation turns to the season ahead, the crew analyzes the toughest games, potential upsets, and key swing matchups for NC State, Duke, and Miami. Which team has the best path to success? Can any of them challenge for the ACC Championship, and who ultimately comes out on top?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss their confidence in UNC Football, if UNC will win more than 4 games and if Darian Mensah and Miami are under pressure.

The UNC Tar Heels football team won 4 games last year (2025). They finished the season with an overall record of 4-8 (2-6 in the ACC). Will the North Carolina Tar Heels win more than 4 games in 2026? Should UNC fans be confident in Belichick and the Tar Heels football team?

Darian Mensah left Duke and is now the Miami Hurricanes quarterback. Is there pressure on Darian Mensah and the Miami Hurricanes?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Reese's experience meeting some Alabama A&M 

The Sports Shop is live from Charlotte, North Carolina, at the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff, taking place July 15–17 at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown. All 17 ACC head coaches and more than 50 of the conference's top student-athletes have gathered to officially launch the new football season. The Sports Shop with Reese & Kmac is on site, bringing fans, coaches, and brands together throughout the event. The crew will continue speaking with coaches, players, and key figures from around the ACC.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss TBS Technologies being a Sports Shop sponsor and recap yesterday.

The Sports Shop is live from Charlotte, North Carolina, at the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff, taking place July 15–17 at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown. All 17 ACC head coaches and more than 50 of the conference's top student-athletes have gathered to officially launch the new football season. The Sports Shop with Reese & Kmac is on site, bringing fans, coaches, and brands together throughout the event. The crew will continue speaking with coaches, players, and key figures from around the ACC. In this segment, they recap yesterday.

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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss ACC Football Kickoff, their interview history with Fran Brown, if Dabo Swinney under pressure and mrore.

The Sports Shop is live from Charlotte, North Carolina, at the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff, taking place July 15–17 at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown. All 17 ACC head coaches and more than 50 of the conference's top student-athletes have gathered to officially launch the new football season. The Sports Shop with Reese & Kmac is on site, bringing fans, coaches, and brands together throughout the event. The crew will continue speaking with coaches, players, and key figures from around the ACC. Who did they interview yesterday? Who will they be interviewing today? What is

After another offseason filled with questions about Clemson's place among college football's elite, Dabo Swinney enters 2026 facing more scrutiny than usual. While his résumé includes multiple national championships and ACC titles, expectations remain sky-high in Clemson. The crew breaks down whether the pressure is real, what success looks like this season, and if Swinney can silence critics by returning the Tigers to College Football Playoff contention. Is there pressure on Dabo Swinney entering this season?