The Best of the Sports Shop

Reese, KMac, Pam and Alex speak with William Battle. The We Are One EHE Prostate Cancer Walk Run Ride is happening Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 7:00 am in Rocky Mount, North Carolina at Thornes Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. For details and registration, visit https://eheprostatecancerride.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=15601.

Reese, KMac, Pam and Alex discuss if you're the Knicks or Hurricanes do you visit the White House and who would you rather have, Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum.

Reese, KMac, Pam and Alex speak with Renee Best, CEO of Anew U Counseling Services. Their priority is to ensure that you receive the support you need and help you on your journey towards growth and healing. They have created a collaborative environment where you can feel safe and be yourself. You don't have to settle for a boring therapy experience. At Anew U, they want you to feel empowered and supported as you work towards achieving your goals. Their goal is to help you become an Anew U - someone who is new and different than when you first walked through our doors. Reach out today and take the first step towards creating the change you seek. For more information, visit https://anewucs.com/. 

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Knicks and Hurricanes parades, the firing of the Golden Kights Coach. The Carolina Hurricanes will celebrate their 2026 Stanley Cup victory with a championship parade in downtown Raleigh on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The New York Knicks championship parade will take place tomorrow Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:00 am. This historic event marks the first ticker-tape parade in franchise history to celebrate the Knicks' championship.

If you're the Celtics and you have to move one, who do you trade for Giannis: Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum?

Reese, KMac, Pam and Alex discuss the NBA Finals De'Aaron Fox's contract and if NBA teams should draft Darryn Peterson. The Sports Shop is giving out awards for the NBA FInals: Who's the Most Important Player on the Knicks? Who's The "Ghost" For The Spurs?

Reese, KMac, Pam and Alex discuss Mikal Bridges Instagram live stream and why some people doubted a team could win with Jalen Brunson. Mikal Bridges celebrated a little too much and streamed live on Instagram, where Brunson trolled him by requesting that his phone be taken away. During his epic rant, Bridges declared that Brunson deserves a statue for leading the Knicks to their first NBA championship since 1973. 

What was Mikal Bridges talking about? Why didn't people believe in Jalen Brunson?

Reese, KMac, Pam, and Alex discuss the Earth, Wind and Fire documentary. The Earth, Wind & Fire documentary, Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World), directed by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, officially premiered on HBO and HBO Max on June 7, 2026. The film previously had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 3, 2026. You can watch it on Hulu and Amazon Prime. 

Have you seen the documentary?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Brendan Sorsby betting on his own team. Brendan Sorsby admitted to wagering at least $90,000 across more than 9,000 bets during his college career, including at least 40 bets involving Indiana football while he was a member of the Hoosiers in 2022. 

Should Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby be allowed to play after betting?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the 2026 Triangle Golf Challenge and the parades this week. The 2026 Triangle Golf Challenge took place Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Golf Club at Chapel Ridge in Mebane, North Carolina. The annual charity tournament supports The Banks Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting families transitioning from public housing to private homeownership. Proceeds from the event help fund programs that provide down payment assistance and promote long-term financial stability for participating families. The Carolina Hurricanes will celebrate their 2026 Stanley Cup victory with a championship parade in downtown Raleigh on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The New York Knicks championship parade will take place on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:00 am. This historic event marks the first ticker-tape parade in franchise history to celebrate the Knicks' championship.

Resse, KMac, Pam and Alex discuss  the Knicks winning the NBA Championship, if Jalen Brunson is the greatest Knick ever, if we crowned Victor Wembanyama too soon and more. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs, winning 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The Knick's win marks the first championship win in 53 years (1973) and a dominant 4–1 series win.

Now that the Knicks have ended their Championship drought, what team would you like to see end theirs? Is Jalen Brunson the greatest Knick ever? Did we crown Victor Wembanyama too soon? Were the Spurs too young? How good is the Knicks team?