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Reese, Pam and Alex discuss NC State's blowout loss to Louisville, the brawl in last night's Hornets game and more.

The Louisville Cardinals dominated the NC State Wolfpack last night, winning 118-77, snapping the Wolfpack’s six-game ACC winning streak in emphatic fashion. The game was basically over early, as Louisville jumped out fast, led 56-36 at halftime and never let NC State get any traction. Freshman Mikel Brown Jr. put on a historic show, scoring 45 points while hitting 10 three-pointers and going a perfect 7-for-7 at the free-throw line, tying a Louisville single-game scoring record and setting an ACC freshman mark. Ryan Conwell added 31 points, and Louisville shot around 60% from the field, repeatedly torching NC State’s defense. For the Wolfpack, Ven-Allen Lubin led the way with 20 points and Tre Holloman chipped in 19, but NC State struggled badly from deep and simply couldn’t keep up with Louisville’s pace or shot-making. The blowout win strengthened Louisville’s position in ACC play, while NC State heads back home looking to regroup after a rough road loss. Is this a big deal for State or just a forgettable game?

Last night, during the Charlotte Hornets game against the Detroit Pistons, there was a brawl that ended up overshadowing much of the action on the court. The benches-clearing fight broke out in the third quarter after a hard foul led to a heated exchange between Pistons center Jalen Duren and Hornets forward Moussa Diabaté, with tensions quickly escalating. Hornets guard Miles Bridges and Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart then became involved, with Stewart coming off the bench during the altercation, adding to the chaos. Officials ultimately ejected four players: Diabaté and Bridges for Charlotte and Duren and Stewart for Detroit. Hornets head coach Charles Lee was also ejected later in the game after arguing with referees. Detroit went on to win 110-104, snapping Charlotte’s winning streak, but the fight and multiple ejections became the defining storyline of the night.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss NC State's loss to Lousiville.

The Louisville Cardinals dominated the NC State Wolfpack last night, winning 118-77, snapping the Wolfpack’s six-game ACC winning streak in emphatic fashion. The game was basically over early, as Louisville jumped out fast, led 56-36 at halftime and never let NC State get any traction. Freshman Mikel Brown Jr. put on a historic show, scoring 45 points while hitting 10 three-pointers and going a perfect 7-for-7 at the free-throw line, tying a Louisville single-game scoring record and setting an ACC freshman mark. Ryan Conwell added 31 points, and Louisville shot around 60% from the field, repeatedly torching NC State’s defense. For the Wolfpack, Ven-Allen Lubin led the way with 20 points and Tre Holloman chipped in 19, but NC State struggled badly from deep and simply couldn’t keep up with Louisville’s pace or shot-making. The blowout win strengthened Louisville’s position in ACC play, while NC State heads back home looking to regroup after a rough road loss. Is this a big deal for State or just a forgettable game?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Phil Ford on his birthday.

Happy 70th Birthday to UNC Legend Phil Ford!

Saturday night’s Duke vs UNC game turned into an instant classic, with North Carolina stunning Duke 71-68 in Chapel Hill on a dramatic, last-second shot. Duke controlled most of the night, building a lead that reached double digits and taking a 41-29 advantage into halftime behind strong scoring and efficient shooting. UNC struggled early to find rhythm but stayed close enough to keep pressure on the Blue Devils as the second half wore on.

The game flipped late when UNC tightened its defense and started hitting timely shots, slowly chipping away at Duke’s lead. With just 0.4 seconds left, Seth Trimble drilled a corner three-pointer, UNC’s first lead of the entire game, to put the Tar Heels ahead for good. The win snapped Duke’s winning streak and immediately joined the long list of unforgettable moments in the rivalry. How good is Caleb Wilson?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with our fourth Salute To Champion William Hairston.

Williams Hairston is a 2026 Salute To Champions Recipient! William Hairston is a noted entrepreneur and civic leader from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, best known as the driving force behind the HBCU Living Legends initiative. He and a group of volunteers created the HBCU Living Legends Scholarship Gala to showcase and celebrate the legacy of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) by honoring selected alumni as “living legends” and raising scholarship funds for high-achieving students attending those schools.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss UNC's comeback win over Duke and debate if UNC is the better team.

Saturday night’s Duke vs UNC game turned into an instant classic, with North Carolina stunning Duke 71-68 in Chapel Hill on a dramatic, last-second shot. Duke controlled most of the night, building a lead that reached double digits and taking a 41-29 advantage into halftime behind strong scoring and efficient shooting. UNC struggled early to find rhythm but stayed close enough to keep pressure on the Blue Devils as the second half wore on.

The game flipped late when UNC tightened its defense and started hitting timely shots, slowly chipping away at Duke’s lead. In the final minutes, the Tar Heels closed on a 9-0 run, setting up a wild finish. With just 0.4 seconds left, Seth Trimble drilled a corner three-pointer, UNC’s first lead of the entire game, to put the Tar Heels ahead for good. Duke had a final inbound opportunity but couldn’t get off a tying shot.

The win snapped Duke’s winning streak and immediately joined the long list of unforgettable moments in the rivalry. The ending sparked a court storming and an electric atmosphere inside the Dean Dome, underscoring just how much the result meant. For UNC, it was a statement comeback; for Duke, a painful reminder that no lead is ever safe in this rivalry. Is UNC better than Duke?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with lawyer Gregory Reynald Williams.

GRW Law discusses the legal options being considered, the role of law enforcement in the incident, and whether Tuskegee coach Benjy Taylor’s civil rights were violated during the postgame confrontation.

The controversy surrounding the Tuskegee–Morehouse men’s basketball game stems from a postgame incident on January 31, 2026, in Atlanta. After Tuskegee lost 77-69, head coach Benjy Taylor raised concerns during the handshake line when a group of Morehouse football players entered the court, which Tuskegee officials say violated SIAC security protocols. Taylor requested that security and law enforcement remove the non-participants, but instead, video shows Taylor being handcuffed by police and escorted off the court, despite not being charged with any crime. The footage quickly went viral, prompting widespread backlash and debate over the handling of the situation. Taylor has since retained multiple civil rights attorneys, including Gregory Reynald Williams, who say they are evaluating potential legal action, arguing he was humiliated and detained while acting to protect his players.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss last night's Super Bowl game, Bad Bunny's halftime show and more.

Yesterday, in Super Bowl LX, the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13, capturing the franchise’s second Super Bowl title. Seattle controlled the game with a dominant defensive performance, consistently pressuring Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and forcing key stops that stalled New England’s offense. Offensively, the Seahawks leaned on a balanced attack, with Kenneth Walker III rushing for 135 yards and earning Super Bowl MVP honors, while kicker Jason Myers connected on five field goals, a Super Bowl record. The night also featured a high-energy halftime show by Bad Bunny, rounding out a championship celebration for the Seahawks and their fans. Was the game entertaining? How was Bad Bunny's halftime show received?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss UNC's win over Duke and NC State basketball.

Saturday night’s Duke vs UNC game turned into an instant classic, with North Carolina stunning Duke 71-68 in Chapel Hill on a dramatic, last-second shot. Duke controlled most of the night, building a lead that reached double digits and taking a 41-29 advantage into halftime behind strong scoring and efficient shooting. UNC struggled early to find rhythm but stayed close enough to keep pressure on the Blue Devils as the second half wore on.

The game flipped late when UNC tightened its defense and started hitting timely shots, slowly chipping away at Duke’s lead. In the final minutes, the Tar Heels closed on a 9-0 run, setting up a wild finish. With just 0.4 seconds left, Seth Trimble drilled a corner three-pointer, UNC’s first lead of the entire game, to put the Tar Heels ahead for good. Duke had a final inbound opportunity but couldn’t get off a tying shot.

The win snapped Duke’s winning streak and immediately joined the long list of unforgettable moments in the rivalry. The ending sparked a court storming and an electric atmosphere inside the Dean Dome, underscoring just how much the result meant. For UNC, it was a statement comeback; for Duke, a painful reminder that no lead is ever safe in this rivalry.

Yesterday, in Super Bowl LX, the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13, capturing the franchise’s second Super Bowl title. The night also featured a high-energy halftime show by Bad Bunny, rounding out a championship celebration for the Seahawks and their fans. Was the game entertaining? How was Bad Bunny's halftime show received?

What is going on with NC State basketball?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with our third Salute To Champion, author, CEO and  Antonio McBroom.

Antonio McBroom is a 2026 Salute To Champions Recipient! McBroom is an American entrepreneur and business leader best known as the founder and CEO of PRIMO Partners, the largest Ben & Jerry’s franchise ownership group in the United States and a pioneering Black-owned, Black-led franchise organization. Raised in rural North Carolina, McBroom began his journey as a Ben & Jerry’s scooper while attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and in 2008, just before graduating, he purchased his first store, becoming the youngest franchisee in the company’s history. He went on to scale that single location into a multi-unit, multi-brand enterprise with operations spanning numerous Ben & Jerry’s scoop shops and other major brands across the Southeast.

Under his leadership, PRIMO Partners has earned national recognition for operational excellence and community impact, while McBroom himself has become a strong advocate for equity, mentorship, and economic opportunity. In 2025, he released his first book, The Self•ish Servant: Inspirational Lessons from a Visionary CEO to Create Extra-Ordinary Life, sharing leadership insights drawn from his personal and professional journey.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks to discuss his Super Bowl picks, NBA picks and discuss Duke vs UNC tomorrow night.

Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks joins the Sports Shop to share his picks in the NBA and college basketball. Who will win this weekend: Seattle Seahawks or New England Patriots? The Super Bowl is this weekend at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Will Drake Maye rush for more than 39.5 yards? New York Knicks or Detroit Pistons? Does Ian believe in the Charlotte Hornets?

The Duke Blue Devils vs. North Carolina Tar Heels matchup takes place this weekend, Saturday, February 7, 2026 and is one of the most anticipated games of the college basketball season. It’ll take place at 6:30 p.m. ET at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill. Duke enters the game as one of the nation’s elite teams, ranked No. 4 with a strong ACC record and a long winning streak behind them led by standout freshman Cameron Boozer. UNC, ranked around No. 14, has been playing well too, winning several straight and featuring key contributors like Caleb Wilson, Henri Veesaar and Seth Trimble. How will this matchup go? Who will win Satruday night? Will Boozer and Wilson guard one another?