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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss this upcoming Wild Card weekend.

The (8-9) Carolina Panthers and the (12-5) Los Angeles Rams are set to meet tomorrow in an NFC Wild Card playoff matchup that opens Wild Card Weekend. Carolina enters as the NFC South champion and will host the game at Bank of America Stadium, earning a home playoff spot despite a (8-9) sub-.500 regular-season record. The Panthers are back in the postseason for the first time in about a decade and are coming in with confidence after defeating the Rams earlier in the season.

The Rams, meanwhile, arrive as the stronger team on paper and one of the more dangerous wild-card entrants in the field. Los Angeles finished the regular season with a much better record and features a balanced offense, a productive run game and playoff experience across the roster. The Rams are widely viewed as favorites despite being on the road, but the combination of a hostile environment, recent history between the teams, and Carolina’s momentum makes the matchup compelling. It sets up as a classic playoff contrast between an underdog division winner playing at home and a proven contender looking to make a deep postseason run. Can the Panthers beat the Rams tomorrow?

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks to discuss his NFL picks for this Wild Card weekend and discuss some matchups.

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: Chicago Bears or Green Bay Packers? Los Angeles Chargers or New England Patriots? Houston Texans or Pittsburgh Steelers? Will Rome Odunze record more than 35.5 yards?

The (8-9) Carolina Panthers and the (12-5) Los Angeles Rams are set to meet tomorrow in an NFC Wild Card playoff matchup that opens Wild Card Weekend. Carolina enters as the NFC South champion and will host the game at Bank of America Stadium, earning a home playoff spot despite a (8-9) sub-.500 regular-season record. The Panthers are back in the postseason for the first time in about a decade and are coming in with confidence after defeating the Rams earlier in the season. Can the Panthers beat the Rams tomorrow?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss tomorrow's Wild Card game between the Panthers and Rams.

Bryce Young and the (8-9) Carolina Panthers and the (12-5) Los Angeles Rams are set to meet tomorrow in an NFC Wild Card playoff matchup that opens Wild Card Weekend. Carolina enters as the NFC South champion and will host the game at Bank of America Stadium, earning a home playoff spot despite a (8-9) sub-.500 regular-season record. The Panthers are back in the postseason for the first time in about a decade and are coming in with confidence after defeating the Rams earlier in the season.

The Rams, meanwhile, arrive as the stronger team on paper and one of the more dangerous wild-card entrants in the field. Los Angeles finished the regular season with a much better record and features a balanced offense, a productive run game and playoff experience across the roster. The Rams are widely viewed as favorites despite being on the road, but the combination of a hostile environment, recent history between the teams, and Carolina’s momentum makes the matchup compelling. It sets up as a classic playoff contrast between an underdog division winner playing at home and a proven contender looking to make a deep postseason run. Can the Panthers beat the Rams tomorrow?

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Reese, Pam and Alex discuss last night Fiesta Bowl game between Ole Miss and Miami.

Last night’s College Football Playoff semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl was an instant classic: the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes defeated the No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels 31-27 in a wild, back-and-forth game in Glendale, Arizona. Quarterback Carson Beck finished with 268 passing yards, two touchdowns and the late rushing score, while Miami’s offense and defense fought through adversity to secure the win and advance to the national championship game — their first trip since 2001. Ole Miss’s historic season (13-2) came to an end in heartbreaking fashion despite several big plays, including a long touchdown run and a late lead in the fourth quarter. Did you watch?

Reese, Kmac and Alex speak with comedian DC Curry to discuss his upcoming shows at Goodnights and the Sports Shop crew discusses tonight's College Football Playoff matchup between Miami and Ole Miss.

DC Curry’s Goodnights Presents: DC Curry shows at Goodnights Comedy Club run January 9-11, 2026, and you can choose different showtimes each night. The performance times are: 7:00 PM and 9:15 PM on Fri (Jan 9), 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM on Sat (Jan 10), and 7:00 PM on Sun (Jan 11).

The Ole Miss Rebels face Miami tonight in a major college football matchup as the two teams meet in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl. The game is being played tonight at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, with kickoff set for around 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The winner will advance to the College Football Playoff National Championship game later this month. Who will win? 

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

Dr. Stroman discusses Trae Young being traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards. Can NBA teams win championships with small scoring point guards?

Reese and Alex speak with CL Brown and discuss Ole Miss vs Miami, Duke’s win over Louisville, Cam Boozer, Caleb Wilson, Demond Williams Jr. and more.

CL Brown discusses Duke’s win over Louisville, Cam Boozer and ACC basketball. Who is the ACC Player of the Year: Cam Boozer, Caleb Wilson, someone else?

Demond Williams Jr. is a dynamic dual-threat quarterback who emerged as one of Washington’s most important players before announcing his intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal. In early January 2026, Williams stunned the college football world by announcing he would enter the transfer portal just days after signing a deal to return to Washington for the upcoming season. His portal entry reportedly included a “do not contact” tag, often signaling that a player already has a preferred destination. The move has created an unusual and potentially precedent-setting situation, as Washington is considering legal options tied to the contract he signed, highlighting the growing tension between NIL agreements and player mobility. What does the Sports Shop crew think? Should Washington sue Desmond Williams Jr.?

The Ole Miss Rebels face Miami tonight in a major college football matchup as the two teams meet in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl. The game is being played tonight at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, with kickoff set for around 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The winner will advance to the College Football Playoff National Championship game later this month. Who will win?

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss college basketball action from last night and Ole Miss vs Miami tonight.

There was some college basketball played last night! Did you watch any basketball last night? Is this the best college basketball freshmen class?

The Ole Miss Rebels face Miami tonight in a major college football matchup as the two teams meet in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl. The game is being played tonight at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, with kickoff set for around 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The winner will advance to the College Football Playoff National Championship game later this month. Who will win?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss who should be the next head coach for the Ravens, the impact of John Harbaugh’s departure and more.

John Harbaugh was fired as head coach of the Baltimore Ravens after 18 seasons leading the team. His dismissal followed a disappointing 8-9 season in which the Ravens missed the playoffs. During his long tenure, Harbaugh achieved significant success, including a Super Bowl victory, multiple division titles and consistent playoff appearances, but the franchise decided to move in a new direction after recent struggles. With Harbaugh gone, who should be the next coach for the Ravens?

The Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball picked up an impressive 84-73 road win over No. 20 Louisville last night, improving to 14-1 overall and 3-0 in ACC play. The No. 6 Blue Devils trailed at halftime but took control in the second half. Cameron Boozer led Duke with 27 points, while Isaiah Evans added 23, as the Blue Devils pulled away late. Is Cam Boozer the player of the year? Is Boozer the ACC Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year? Will Boozer be successful at the next level? Is this year’s Duke team championship material?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss whether Lamar Jackson’s play contributed to John Harbaugh’s firing, what limitations he may have as a quarterback and if the Ravens made the right decision moving on from their longtime head coach.

John Harbaugh was fired as head coach of the Baltimore Ravens after 18 seasons leading the team. His dismissal followed a disappointing 8-9 season in which the Ravens missed the playoffs. During his long tenure, Harbaugh achieved significant success, including a Super Bowl victory, multiple division titles and consistent playoff appearances, but the franchise decided to move in a new direction after recent struggles. Reese said Lamar Jackson has limitations similar to that of a rookie. Is Reese right? What are these limitations? Did the Ravens make the right move firing Harbaugh? Did Lamar get Harbaugh fired?