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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Eagles win over the weekend, the Carolina Panthers and some awesome gifts the Sports Shop crew received from some callers.

Thanks again Randall and Dawn for the gifts!

The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders 29-18 on Saturday night in Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season. Philadelphia overcame an early deficit to pull away in the second half and secure the win, clinching the NFC East division title for the second consecutive season. As a result of the Eagles’ victory, Pam's Dallas Cowboys were eliminated from playoff contention, as they can no longer catch Philadelphia in the division standings or earn a playoff spot. How does Kmac feel about his Commanders? How does Pam feel about her Cowboys? How does James feel about his Eagles?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20 this weekend in a close divisional matchup. The game was decided late when Carolina kicked a go-ahead 48-yard field goal and the Panthers sealed the win moments later with an interception in the final minute when Ransom picked off Baker Mayfield. Bryce Young threw for 191 yards and two touchdowns, helping Carolina secure the victory and move into first place in the NFC South. Will Carolina win the division? Did Reese believe in Bryce Young this whole time?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Alabama's win over Oklahoma over the weekend.

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Oklahoma Sooners 34-24 as part of the College Football Playoff first round. Alabama came back after trailing by 17 points, scoring 27 unanswered points to secure the win. With the victory, the Crimson Tide advanced to the next round of the CFP where they will play Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza and the Indiana Hoosiers on New Year’s Day.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss their Good Looks and Bad Looks on this Good Look Bad Look Monday.

It is Good Look Bad Look Monday! How was your weekend? What were your Good Looks and Bad Looks?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Rams loss to the Seahawks last night.

The Seattle Seahawks pulled off a dramatic comeback last night, beating the Rams 38-37 in overtime in a wild NFC West game. Seattle trailed by 16 points in the fourth quarter but stormed back with big plays, including a long punt return touchdown that swung momentum. The Seahawks were aggressive all night, converting three two-point attempts, one of which involved a strange deflected pass that was ruled a backward pass and recovered in the end zone to tie the game late. In overtime, Seattle scored a touchdown on a pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and then made the bold decision to go for two instead of kicking the extra point, successfully converting to win the game. The victory pushed the Seahawks to the top of the NFC West, while the Rams wasted a huge performance from Puka Nacua in a loss that will sting for a long time. Do you believe in Sam Darnold and the Seahawks?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Alabama's game against Oklahoma tonight.

The Alabama Crimson Tide play the Oklahoma Sooners tonight in a College Football Playoff first-round game as part of the expanded 12-team bracket. The matchup features No. 9 Alabama vs. No. 8 Oklahoma, with kickoff set at around 8:00 p.m. ET. The winner advances to a quarterfinal on January 1 at the Rose Bowl. The game also serves as a rematch, as Oklahoma beat Alabama earlier this season, and it marks Alabama’s first CFP appearance under head coach Kalen DeBoer. Who will win? Is Reese nervous?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks and discuss his NFL picks for this weekend.

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: Los Angeles Chargers or Dallas Cowboys? Pittsburgh Steelers or Detroit Lions? New England Patriots or Baltimore Ravens? San Francisco 49ers or Indianapolis Colts? The Miami Dolphins will host the Cincinnati Bengals at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday. Quinn Ewers will make his first career start in the NFL against the Bengals. Will Ewers have more than 188.5 passing yards? Who will win the game? 

Who is the NFL MVP?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Alabama vs Oklahoma game tonight and why Reese is concerned about UNC Basketball.

The Alabama Crimson Tide play the Oklahoma Sooners tonight in a College Football Playoff first-round game as part of the expanded 12-team bracket. The matchup features No. 9 Alabama vs. No. 8 Oklahoma, with kickoff set at around 8:00 p.m. ET. The winner advances to a quarterfinal on January 1 at the Rose Bowl. The game also serves as a rematch, as Oklahoma beat Alabama earlier this season, and it marks Alabama’s first CFP appearance under head coach Kalen DeBoer. Who will win? Is Reese nervous?

The North Carolina Tar Heels basketball program has started their season strong. However, with Seth Trimble's return looming, Reese is concerned about his Heels. Why?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the passing of Jim Hunt Jr. and Greg Biffle.

James B. “Jim” Hunt Jr., the longtime North Carolina attorney and politician who served four terms as governor, has passed away at the age of 88. He died peacefully on December 18, 2025, at his home in Wilson County, North Carolina. Hunt was the longest-serving governor in the state’s history, holding office for a total of 16 years from 1977 to 1985 and again from 1993 to 2001. He was widely recognized for his advocacy of public education reform and economic development, leaving a lasting legacy on North Carolina’s political and social landscape.

Greg Biffle, the retired NASCAR driver, tragically passed away on December 18, 2025, in a plane crash near Statesville, North Carolina. The accident claimed the lives of seven people, including Biffle, his wife Cristina, their two children—daughter Emma, 14, and son Ryder, 5—and three others aboard the aircraft. Biffle was widely respected not only for his successful racing career, which included championships in the NASCAR Truck and Xfinity Series, but also for his humanitarian work and contributions to the sport and community.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Reese’s birthday and the Seahawks win over the Rams.

How was Reese’s birthday yesterday?

The Seattle Seahawks pulled off a dramatic comeback last night, beating the Rams 38-37 in overtime in a wild NFC West game. Seattle trailed by 16 points in the fourth quarter but stormed back with big plays, including a long punt return touchdown that swung momentum. In overtime, Seattle scored a touchdown on a pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and then made the bold decision to go for two instead of kicking the extra point, successfully converting to win the game. The victory pushed the Seahawks to the top of the NFC West, while the Rams wasted a huge performance from Puka Nacua in a loss that will sting for a long time. How good are these two teams?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Will Wade calling out his team after their win over Texas Southern.

Will Wade is the NC State Wolfpack head men's basketball coach. Following NC State's 108-72 victory over the Texas Southern Tigers last night, Wade spoke to the media and had quite a lot to say. Wade criticized his team for lacking toughness and leadership. Is Coach right?