The Best of the Sports Shop

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss John Harbaugh becoming the new head coach of the New York Giants. 

Former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh was recently fired following an 8-9 finish and missing the playoffs. Multiple sources say Harbaugh and the New York Giants are finalizing an agreement to make him their next head coach, with the deal expected to be a five-year contract worth around $100M, placing him among the highest-paid coaches in the league. Can the Giants win right away? Is there pressure on Harbaugh to win right away? Is Harbaugh the right man for the job?

The Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs starts this weekend! Which game are you most interested in this weekend?

It is MLK Weekend! What are some MLK events taking place this weekend?

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss a variety of community activities and plans for the weekend’s Martin Luther King Jr. commemorations and other MLK-related events happening this weekend.

Pam has to go to an event this morning at the MLK Memorial Gardens. What other MLK events are taking place this weekend?

The Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs starts this weekend! Which game are you most interested in this weekend?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss some MLK events taking place this week and how UNC Basketball has frustrated Reese.

Happy Birthday to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.! What MLK activities are coming up this week?

Last night, the North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball team lost to the Stanford Cardinal 95-90. UNC led for much of the night and was even up by as much as 12 points. However, Stanford rallied late behind a huge performance from guard Ebuka Okorie, who scored a career‑high 36 points and added nine assists, helping fuel the comeback. Is UNC in trouble? Can they get their rhythm back? Is Hubert Davis on the hot seat? Does Reese believe in the Heels? After last night's loss to Stanford, UNC Basketball has: Just Hit a Wall or Has Bigger Issues?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Delores Bailey and Lillian Lee.

Delores Bailey and Lillian Lee join the Sports Shop to discuss an upcoming MLK event.

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

Dr. Stroman discusses mythbusters, interracial marriages for Black athletes and the social and cultural factors, challenges, stereotypes and public reactions that influence perceptions of Black athletes dating outside their race.

Last night, the North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball team lost to the Stanford Cardinal 95-90. UNC led for much of the night and was even up by as much as 12 points. However,  Stanford rallied late behind a huge performance from guard Ebuka Okorie, who scored a career‑high 36 points and added nine assists, helping fuel the comeback. Is UNC in trouble? Can they get their rhythm back? Is Hubert Davis on the hot seat?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with GameDay Charlie and CL Broen and they wish Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Dr. Bianka Reese a happy birthday.

Happy Birthday to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Dr. Bianka Reese!

CL Brown and GameDay Charlie join the Sports Shop to discuss all things ACC baskteball including UNC's disappointing loss to Stanford last night, Duke basketball and more.

Last night, the North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball team lost to the Stanford Cardinal 95-90. UNC led for much of the night and was even up by as much as 12 points. However,  Stanford rallied late behind a huge performance from guard Ebuka Okorie, who scored a career‑high 36 points and added nine assists, helping fuel the comeback. Is UNC in trouble? Can they get their rhythm back? Could UNC be out in the round of 64?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Duke's win over Cal and UNC's loss to Stanford. 

Last night, the Duke Blue Devils defeated the California Golden Bears 71-56 on the road at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley. The game was close in the first half, but Duke pulled away in the second half with a decisive 21-5 run that put the game out of reach. Cameron Boozer led Duke with 21 points and 13 rebounds, including 11 points during the crucial second-half surge, while Isaiah Evans added 17 points to stabilize the offense. The victory improves Duke’s record to 16-1 overall and 5-0 in ACC play. How good is Cam Boozer? Is he a lock for ACC Player of the Year and National Player of the Year?

Last night, the North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball team lost to the Stanford Cardinals 95-90 in an ACC game at Maples Pavilion in Stanford. UNC led for much of the night and was even up by as much as 12 points. However,  Stanford rallied late behind a huge performance from guard Ebuka Okorie, who scored a career‑high 36 points and added nine assists, helping fuel the comeback. For UNC, Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar both scored 26 points, but it wasn’t enough to hold off Stanford’s hot shooting. With the loss, North Carolina dropped to 14‑3 overall and 2‑2 in ACC play, while Stanford improved to 14-4 and 3‑2. How disappointed is Reese in the Tar Heels?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Antonio Brown, Aaron Rodgers, Mike Tomlin, John Harbaugh and more.

What will Mike Tomlin be doing next season: Coaching, Television or Taking a Break?

Mike Tomlin has stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, ending a 19-season run with the franchise. His decision came shortly after the Steelers were eliminated from the playoffs with a lopsided Wild Card loss, capping several years of growing frustration over postseason struggles despite consistent regular-season success. Tomlin leaves as one of the most accomplished coaches in NFL history, having never had a losing season, winning Super Bowl XLIII, capturing multiple AFC North titles and leading the team to numerous playoff appearances. His departure marks the end of one of the longest and most stable coaching tenures in modern sports and leaves the Steelers searching for only their fourth head coach since 1969. Is Mike Tomlin the best coaching candidate available? Why did Tomlin step down? What will he do next? What type of impact did Tomlin have on his players like Antonio Brown and Aaron Rodgers? What does the Sports Shop crew think?

The Atlanta Falcons interviewed former Ravens head coach John Harbaugh for their head coaching position. But does Harbaugh know that?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the impact of Mike Tomlin’s departure on the Steelers, whether he is the top coaching candidate on the market, how his legacy compares to fellow Super Bowl-winning coach John Harbaugh and more.

Mike Tomlin has stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, ending a 19-season run with the franchise. His decision came shortly after the Steelers were eliminated from the playoffs with a lopsided Wild Card loss, capping several years of growing frustration over postseason struggles despite consistent regular-season success. Tomlin leaves as one of the most accomplished coaches in NFL history, having never had a losing season, winning Super Bowl XLIII, capturing multiple AFC North titles and leading the team to numerous playoff appearances. His departure marks the end of one of the longest and most stable coaching tenures in modern sports and leaves the Steelers searching for only their fourth head coach since 1969. Is Mike Tomlin the best coaching candidate available? Why did Tomlin step down? What will he do next? Is Tomlin a candidate for the Ravens job? Is Mike Tomlin a better coach than former Ravens head coach John Harbaugh? What does the Sports Shop crew think?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Mike Tomlin stepping down from coaching the Steelers.

Mike Tomlin has stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, ending a 19-season run with the franchise. His decision came shortly after the Steelers were eliminated from the playoffs with a lopsided Wild Card loss, capping several years of growing frustration over postseason struggles despite consistent regular-season success. Tomlin leaves as one of the most accomplished coaches in NFL history, having never had a losing season, winning Super Bowl XLIII, capturing multiple AFC North titles and leading the team to numerous playoff appearances. His departure marks the end of one of the longest and most stable coaching tenures in modern sports and leaves the Steelers searching for only their fourth head coach since 1969. Is Mike Tomlin the best coaching candidate available? Why did Tomlin step down? What will he do next?