The Best of the Sports Shop

Reese and Pam discuss Stefon Diggs joining the Commanders, who are the most important non-QBs in the NFL, Panthers and NC State basketball star Cozell McQueen passing at 64.

Stefon Diggs is signing with the Washington Commanders. The Maryland native agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $12 million to return home for the 2026 NFL season.

Cozell McQueen, one of the pivotal basketball players on NC State's 1983 championship team, died at the age of 64 years old, the university announced Wednesday evening. 

Reese, K-Mac, and Pam discuss football.

Reese, K-Mac and Pam discuss the Poll Question, and UNC Tarheels.

At the end ACC Football of the season, what will be the story?.... Clemson on top again, Dave Doeren out, Duke is here to stay, or UNC is better than bad

Reese and Pam discuss the go-pro cameras on the QB's helmets, CeeDee Lamb. They also speak with Rasheedah Fletcher.

Rasheedah Fletcher is a therapist from Anew U Counseling Services. Rasheedah Fletcher, is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in Raleigh, North Carolina. She is dedicated to providing empathetic, empowering, and affirming mental health support for individuals of all ages. Specializing in therapy for people 19 years of age and above, Rasheedah helps clients navigate anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem concerns, and parental-relational challenges. With a warm and welcoming approach, Rasheedah creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can express themselves freely and explore personal growth. She believes in collaborative therapy and guides individuals toward self-awareness, confidence, and emotional well-being. Her goal is to help clients develop the tools they need to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and thrive in their daily lives.

Reese and Pam discuss Duke, the Cowboys and Kyler Murray.

Is Duke going to have the best fitness out of everyone?

Reese, K-Mac and Pam speak with  Marc Lavarin.

Marc Lavarin is the pastor of First Calvary Baptist Church. Their event, Light the City: Presented by Duke Community Affairs & Duke Health is one of Durham’s largest community service events, bringing together churches, nonprofits, businesses, healthcare organizations, and volunteers to serve our city in radical ways. Light the City will be held at 1311 Morehead Avenue, Durham, NC 27707 on August 15, 2026 from 10AM to 2PM.

Reese, K-Mac and Pam discuss Kyler Murray. 

Kyler Cole Murray is an American professional football quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. Following one season of college football with the Texas A&M Aggies, Murray played for the Oklahoma Sooners, winning the Heisman Trophy in 2018.

Reese, K-Mac and Pam discuss the QB's with a new team that will have the most success this season, and Aaron Rodgers on the PatMcAfeeshow.

Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers' appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" during Pittsburgh Steelers training camp is going viral after Rodgers called out Dr. Anthony Fauci on live television.

Which QB with a new team will have the most success this season... Tua in Atlanta, Geno in New York, Kyler in Minnesota or Malik in Miami? Do you feel like Deion Sanders being around Shedeur is hurting his growth? 

Reese and Pam discuss the upcoming Panthers vs. Cardinals game, and the departure of Alex.

The next upcoming Thursday NFL game is the preseason opener featuring the Carolina Panthers at the Arizona Cardinals on August 6, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Alex, well known as A-Town, is leaving the Sports Shop after 3.5 years next Friday. So please show some love.

Reese and Pam discuss the injunction for Class of '22 athletes and Friday's Raleigh American Red Cross Blood Drive.

A federal court issued a nationwide class-wide preliminary injunction ordering the NCAA to grant a fifth year of eligibility for the 2026–27 season to all high school Class of 2022 athletes (who began college in the 2022–23 academic year) and exhausted their four years this past spring.