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Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks to discuss his NFL picks for the Conference Championship games of the NFL Playoffs taking place on Sunday.

Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks joins the Sports Shop to share his picks in the NFL. Who will win this weekend: New England Patriots or Denver Broncos? Seattle Seahawks or Los Angeles Rams? The Seattle Seahawks will host the Los Angeles Rams in the conference championship matchups in the NFL Playoffs on Sunday Will Cooper Kupp record over 30.5 receiving yards against the Rams? The Denver Broncos will host the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game on Sunday. Jarrett Stidham will start at quarterback in place of the injured Bo Nix. Will Stidham rush for more than 14.5 yards?

The Baltimore Ravens have hired Jesse Minter as their new head coach. Is this a good hire?

Reese, Pam and Alex make their predictions for the AFC and NFC Championship games this weekend.

The Seattle Seahawks will host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. The Denver Broncos will host the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game on Sunday. Which teams will make it to the Super Bowl?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Caleb Love, the Rookie of the Year race in the NBA and the impending weather hitting North Carolina and several other states in the country.

Several NBA rookies have been performing well this season. Reese is under the impression that Caleb Love has been performing at a very high level. Is Caleb Love the NBA Rookie of the Year right now?

Are you ready for the storm?

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

GRW Law breaks down the current lawsuit in college football involving Darian Mensah and Duke University. What is going on?

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

Dr. Stroman discusses the current controversial eligibilty rules that exist in college basketball. Are these regulations fair or should they change?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with CL Brown about ACC Basketball including UNC, NC State, Duke and more.

Is Cam Boozer the player of the year? Is UNC "back" after their win against Notre Dame?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss UNC's win over Notre Dame and drama brewing in LA.

The North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 91-69 last night. How did they look? How is Reese feeling about the game?

Apparently there is drama going on in LA? What's happening with LeBron James, Jeanie Buss and the Los Angeles Lakers?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Duke-Mensah legal battle, whether Steve Kerr has overstayed his welcome with the Golden State Warriors and UNC’s crucial matchup against Notre Dame tonight.

Duke quarterback Darian Mensah is at the center of a high-profile and unusual situation after entering the NCAA transfer portal on the final day it was open, despite previously indicating he would return for the 2026 season. Mensah is coming off a breakout year in which he led Duke to its first outright ACC championship since 1962. Following his decision to enter the portal, Duke filed a lawsuit in North Carolina state court alleging that Mensah breached the terms of a multi-year NIL contract the university says runs through 2026 and grants Duke exclusive rights tied to his football participation. The school sought a temporary restraining order to prevent him from enrolling or playing elsewhere, but a judge denied that request, allowing Mensah to remain in the portal while the legal dispute continues. What's going on? Who is in the wrong: Duke or Mensah?

Under Steve Kerr, the Golden State Warriors became one of the most dominant dynasties in NBA history, winning four championships (2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022) and revolutionizing the modern game with their pace, space and three-point–heavy offense built around Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. However, as the core has aged and roster turnover, injuries and salary-cap constraints have set in, the Warriors have struggled to consistently contend at the same level. Is Kerr overrated as a coach? Should the Warriors move on from him?

The No. 22 North Carolina Tar Heels host the Notre Dame Fighting Irish tonight at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with tip‑off set for 7:00 PM ET.  UNC enters the matchup at 14-4 overall and 2‑3 in ACC play, coming off recent losses on the road in California and sits undefeated at home this season. Notre Dame is 10‑8 and 1‑4 in the ACC. If UNC loses tonight, what does it mean for Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Duke University suing QB Darian Mensah and if Steve Kerr is an overrated coach that has overstayed his welcome with the Golden State Warriors.

Duke quarterback Darian Mensah is at the center of a high-profile and unusual situation after entering the NCAA transfer portal on the final day it was open, despite previously indicating he would return for the 2026 season. Mensah is coming off a breakout year in which he led Duke to its first outright ACC championship since 1962. Following his decision to enter the portal, Duke filed a lawsuit in North Carolina state court alleging that Mensah breached the terms of a multi-year NIL contract the university says runs through 2026 and grants Duke exclusive rights tied to his football participation. The school sought a temporary restraining order to prevent him from enrolling or playing elsewhere, but a judge denied that request, allowing Mensah to remain in the portal while the legal dispute continues. What's going on? Who is in the wrong: Duke or Mensah?

Under Steve Kerr, the Golden State Warriors became one of the most dominant dynasties in NBA history, winning four championships (2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022) and revolutionizing the modern game with their pace, space and three-point–heavy offense built around Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. However, as the core has aged and roster turnover, injuries and salary-cap constraints have set in, the Warriors have struggled to consistently contend at the same level. Is Kerr overrated as a coach? Should the Warriors move on from him?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Susan Amey.

Susan Amey is the CEO & President of Discover Durham. Amey joins the Sports Shop to discuss Durham’s growing national profile and the exciting efforts to bring a professional softball team, the Carolina Blaze, to North Carolina. Amey shares insights into the region’s sports tourism strategy, community impact, and how professional softball can elevate Durham as a destination while creating new opportunities for athletes, fans and the local economy.