The Best of the Sports Shop

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Duke vs Virginia, the NFL Combine and other big matchups in college basketball this weekend. 

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Mike Pringley about the NFL Combine.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss tomorrow’s Duke vs. Virginia matchup and potential ACC rankings, Rueben Bain Jr.’s performance and arm-length concerns at the NFL Combine and the Lakers’ season outlook including LeBron James’ future.

The #1 Duke Blue Devils will take on the #11 Virginia Cavaliers tomorrow. Who will win? If Virginia beats #1 Duke tomorrow, should Virginia move in to the #1 spot in the ACC?

The NFL Combine is underway! Rueben Bain Jr. has been impressing at the NFL Combine, but there are concerns about his arm length with many scouts believing Rueben Bain Jr.'s arm are too short. Are these concerns legitimate? What else is happening at the Combine?

The Los Angeles Lakers are 34-24 following a 113-110 loss to the Phoenix Suns last night. Does LeBron James stay with Lakers next season, retire or go elsewhere?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the NFL Combine, Aaron Glenn’s moment on camera with his eyes closed, the reactions on social media and what it could mean for the Jets’ image and offseason expectations.

During coverage of the 2026 NFL Combine, cameras briefly caught Jets head coach Aaron Glenn with his eyes closed and head resting on his hand, which many viewers interpreted as him falling asleep while defensive prospects were running drills. He quickly jolted awake when he seemed to realize the camera was on him. The clip went viral on social media, with fans and analysts reacting—some joking about the moment, others criticizing the optics given the Jets’ struggles and the pressure surrounding their draft picks. Is this a bad look for Glenn and the Jets or not a big deal?

Reese, Pam, and Alex discuss the NFL Combine, Dave Canales giving up playcalling, how his roles will change and more.

The NFL Combine started yesterday! What's the latest?

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales made announcement at the combine that he’s relinquishing play‑calling duties to offensive coordinator Brad Idzik for the 2026 season, a move aimed at allowing Canales to take a more big‑picture approach and have a greater impact across the whole team rather than being tied to in‑game offensive decisions. Reporters noted that Idzik, who has been with Canales in Carolina (and previously in Tampa Bay and Seattle), is excited to take on the role full‑time, bringing continuity to the offense and building on the system they’ve developed together. What difference will this make? Is it the right decision?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dereck Whittenburg.

Whittenburg joins the Sports Shop to discuss his new book, his foundation, an upcoming event and more.

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

Dr. Stroman gives the Sports Shop crew a quiz on the Olympics Triangle schools and teams and more.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with CL Brown and GameDay Charlie.

CL Brown and GameDay Charlie discuss ACC Basketball including Duke, UNC, NC State and more.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss what we would do without sports.

Sports is not only entertaining but also community-building and culture-shaping, among other things. What would we do without sports? What would life look like if sports didn't exist?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with  Lenwood V. Long Sr.

Lenwood V. Long, Sr. is the Chief Executive Officer of the African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs, a national coalition representing Community Development Financial Institutions across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Under his leadership, the Alliance surpassed $1M in fundraising within its first six months and distributed more than $1.1M in grants to members shortly after its launch.

With more than 30 years of experience in community economic development, business management, and organizational leadership, Lenwood has led institutions through transformational growth and strategic change. He is especially recognized for his work supporting African American small businesses, women entrepreneurs, veterans, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

He is the founder of BV&L Associates and previously served as President/CEO of the Carolina Small Business Development Fund, Minority Affairs Assistant to former North Carolina Governor James E. Holshouser, and Chief of Staff to former Congresswoman Eva M. Clayton. A U.S. Army veteran, he holds degrees from St. Augustine’s University and Georgia State University, completed executive education at Harvard Kennedy School, and is a recipient of North Carolina’s Order of the Long Leaf Pine.

For more information: https://aaacdfi.org/