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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks to discuss Carolina Hurricanes hockey, his NBA Finals picks and some WNBA picks.

Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks joins the Sports Shop to share his picks for this weekend in the NBA Playoffs. Who will win this weekend: San Antonio Spurs or New York Knicks? Dallas Wings or Los Angeles Sparks?

The New York Knicks are up 1-0 in their NBA Finals series against the San Antonio Spurs after winning Game 1 by a score of 105-95 last night. The Spurs will host the Knicks in Game 2 of their series tonight. Who will win?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex preview Game 2 of the NBA Finals and discuss what the Knicks need to do win.

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 Wednesday night in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson led the way for the Knicks scoring 30 points but needed 31 shots to do so. Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 18 points and 12 rebounds and played solid defense on Victor Wembanyama. The Knicks were able to steal Game 1 on the road. Did the Spurs beat themselves in Game 1 or did the Knicks take care of business? What adjustments can the Spurs make for Game 2? What must the Knicks do to win Game 2 tonight? Who will win Game 2? Who will win the series?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex and one of our summer interns, Houston Hooker, discuss Carolina Hurricanes hockey, their win over Vegas last night.

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 last night in overtime of the Stanley Cup Finals. Seth Jarvis scored on the power play in overtime to give the Canes a win in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final last night. Game 3 of the NHL Finals is in Las Vegas tomorrow night at 8pm. Can the Canes build on the momentum? Will the Canes win the Cup Finals?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Reese's experience at Cristo Rey High School's mass, the Hurricanes win, last night's Raleigh Firebirds game and more. 

 The Raleigh Firebirds played the Tri-City Tide at 7 p.m. at John Chavis Memorial Park in Downtown Raleigh last night. Unfortunately for the Firebirds, they suffered a 106-102 loss to the Tide.

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 last night in overtime of the Stanley Cup Finals. Seth Jarvis scored on the power play in overtime to give the Canes a win in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final last night. Game 3 of the NHL Finals is in Las Vegas tomorrow night at 8pm. Can the Canes build on the momentum? Will the Canes win the Cup Finals?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Knicks’ Game 1 victory over the Spurs in the NBA Finals, breaking down whether New York won the game or San Antonio lost it, while also questioning the Spurs’ rotation decisions, including why Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper didn’t play more while Harrison Barnes and De’Aaron Fox saw heavy minutes.

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 last night in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson led the way for the Knicks scoring 30 points but needed 31 shots to do so. Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 18 points and 12 rebounds and played solid defense on Victor Wembanyama. The Knicks were able to steal Game 1 on the road. Did the Spurs beat themselves in Game 1 or did the Knicks take care of business? Why were Harrison Barnes and De’Aaron Fox getting so many minutes? Should Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper have taken their minutes? Who will win Game 2? Who will win the series?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss whether Aaron Donald should come out of retirement following the Los Angeles Rams' blockbuster acquisition of Myles Garrett and what a potential return would mean for the Rams' Super Bowl chances and the NFL landscape.

The Los Angeles Rams made headlines by acquiring star pass rusher Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns in a blockbuster trade, immediately strengthening an already talented defense. Garrett, who is coming off a dominant season and is widely regarded as one of the NFL's premier defensive players, now joins a Rams team with Super Bowl aspirations. The move has also sparked speculation about the possible return of retired defensive tackle Aaron Donald. After the trade, Donald admitted that the addition of Garrett "got me thinking," fueling rumors that he could consider a comeback. While Rams head coach Sean McVay has said he believes Donald could still play at a high level if he chose to return, there has been no official indication that the future Hall of Famer plans to come out of retirement. Should AD unretire? What would an Aaron Donald return do for the Rams and to the NFL?

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

Dr. Stroman breaks down Game 1 of the NBA Finals and challenges the Sports Shop crew with several thought-provoking questions: How do you defend Jalen Brunson? Is Victor Wembanyama being unfairly labeled as soft? What would a Knicks championship mean for Karl-Anthony Towns' legacy? And does God favor athletes in competition?

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, stealing home-court advantage in the process. Jalen Brunson led New York with 30 points, though he needed 31 shots to reach the mark. Karl-Anthony Towns added 18 points and 12 rebounds while playing a key defensive role against Victor Wembanyama. Wembanyama finished with 26 points and 12 rebounds, but the Spurs came up short as the Knicks took a 1-0 series lead.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Wade Harris.

It is Firebirds Friday......on a Thursday! Wade Harris is the CEO, Director of Player Development and the Managing Partner of the Raleigh Firebirds. Wade Harris joins the Sports Shop to discuss Raleigh Firebirds Basketball during the playoffs and to preview the Firebirds Eastern Conference Championship game tonight. The Raleigh Firebirds will play the Tri-City Tide at 7 p.m. at John Chavis Memorial Park in Downtown Raleigh.

Tickets can be purchased at the door or online: https://www.raleighfirebirds.net/

Reese, Kmac, Pam, and Alex discuss the Knicks' Game 1 victory over the Spurs last night, breaking down whether San Antonio beat themselves with costly mistakes or if New York simply imposed their will and earned the win.

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 last night in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson led the way for the Knicks scoring 30 points but needed 31 shots to do so. Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 18 points and 12 rebounds and played solid defense on Victor Wembanyama. The Knicks were able to steal Game 1 on the road. Did the Spurs beat themselves in Game 1 or did the Knicks take care of business? Who will win Game 2? Who will win the series?

Reese, Pam, and Alex discuss the Knicks' Game 1 victory over the Spurs last night, breaking down whether San Antonio beat themselves with costly mistakes or if New York simply imposed their will and earned the win.

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 last night in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson led the way for the Knicks scoring 30 points but needed 31 shots to do so. Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 18 points and 12 rebounds and played solid defense on Victor Wembanyama. The Knicks were able to steal Game 1 on the road. Did the Spurs beat themselves in Game 1? Who will win Game 2? Who will win the series?