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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Reese’s Mom and Kmac shares how Reese got one of his many nicknames.

It’s Reese’s birthday! What did Reese’s Mom have to say to her son? How did Reese get one of his many nicknames?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with CL Brown. 

CL Brown joins the Sports Shop to discuss ACC Basketball and the college football playoff.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Reese’s birthday and Tua Tagovailoa being benched.

It’s Reese’s birthday! How old is he?

The Miami Dolphins have benched quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, a decision that came after the team was eliminated from playoff contention. Head coach Mike McDaniel announced that rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers would take over as the starter, with the move framed as both a response to recent performance issues and an opportunity to evaluate younger talent. Tua was shifted to an emergency third-string role, signaling that this was more than just a short-term in-game adjustment. McDaniel indicated that quarterback play needed to improve and that the team believed Ewers gave them a better chance to finish the season competitively. Tua's benching carries major implications for the Dolphins’ future, as his contract makes releasing or trading him extremely difficult from a salary-cap standpoint. Has Tua played his last snap as a Dolphin? Did McDaniel make the right decision?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss upcoming college football bowl games including Alabama vs Oklahoma.

The Alabama Crimson Tide is scheduled to play the Oklahoma Sooners this weekend in the first round of the 2025 College Football Playoff. The No. 9 Crimson Tide will face the No. 8 Sooners on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET in Norman, Oklahoma. This matchup, a rematch of their regular-season meeting, kicks off the playoff weekend, with the winner advancing in the bracket. What college football bowl games are coming up?

Terence Crawford has retired. Will he stay retired? What does Crawford's retirement mean for boxing?

The New York Knicks are the winners of this year's NBA Cup! Do you believe players value the Emirates NBA Cup Tournament?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the legacies of basketball and football programs, the weekend matchup between Alabama and Oklahoma and whether players truly value tournaments like the Emirates NBA Cup.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics are considered the standard in the NBA. Teams like Duke and UNC are considered the standard in college basketball. Is Alabama the standard in college football? Are Reese and Kmac worried about their team this weekend as they face Oklahoma? Will Alabama lose Kalen DeBoer?

Do you believe players value the Emirates NBA Cup Tournament?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the future of the Dean Dome, including how Carolina alumni feel about the possibility of a new arena.

There has been no official move of the Dean E. Smith Center, but UNC is actively studying its future. The university is evaluating several options, including renovating the current arena, replacing it with a new one on campus, or building a completely new basketball arena at an off-campus site such as the Carolina North area. However, no final decision or timeline has been announced, and UNC basketball will continue playing in the Dean Dome for the foreseeable future. How do Carolina alumni feel about this? Should they build a new arena? What should they do with the Dean Dome?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Knicks winning the NBA Cup, Duke’s win over Lipscomb, UNC’s win over East Tennessee State and more.

The Duke Blue Devils defeated the Lipscomb Bison 97-73 last night at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils pulled away in the second half after a competitive start, securing a comfortable win. Cameron Boozer led Duke with 26 points and 13 rebounds and the victory also marked head coach Jon Scheyer’s 100th career win making Scheyer the fastest coach to 100 wins. 

UNC defeated East Tennessee State 77-58 last night in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels pulled away with a strong second-half performance to secure the win. Henri Veesaar led UNC with a career-high 26 points, while Caleb Wilson added 20, as North Carolina improved to 10-1 on the season. UNC has been playing well. How will Seth Trimble reintegrate himself into the lineup?

The New York Knicks won the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup last night, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 124-113 in the championship game in Las Vegas. New York pulled away with a strong fourth-quarter performance after a competitive first three quarters. San Antonio kept the game close early, but couldn’t match New York’s scoring surge down the stretch, as the Knicks secured a rare in-season trophy for the franchise. How do you like the NBA Cup? What does this mean?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Knicks winning the NBA Cup.

The New York Knicks won the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup last night, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 124-113 in the championship game in Las Vegas. New York pulled away with a strong fourth-quarter performance after a competitive first three quarters. OG Anunoby led all scorers with 28 points, while Jalen Brunson added 25 and was later named NBA Cup MVP for his play throughout the tournament. San Antonio, led by Victor Wembanyama’s 18 points, kept the game close early but couldn’t match New York’s scoring surge down the stretch, as the Knicks secured a rare in-season trophy for the franchise. How do you like the NBA Cup?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss whether the Dolphins should make major changes at quarterback or head coach after their playoff elimination, Sherrone Moore’s dismissal and more. 

Last night the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Miami Dolphins 28-15 on Monday Night Football. The game was close early, but in the second half, Pittsburgh pulled away behind strong performances from Aaron Rodgers, who threw two touchdown passes. Miami’s offense struggled outside of some late scores and the loss eliminated the Dolphins from playoff contention while snapping their four-game winning streak. Miami, now 6-8, are officially eliintaed form playoff contention. What should the Dolphins do with Tua Tagovailoa and Mike McDaniel?

Michigan football is in a period of turmoil following the dismissal of head coach Sherrone Moore, which led to Biff Poggi being named interim head coach. Moore was fired for cause earlier this month after an internal university investigation, and his departure has had a significant emotional impact on the team. Poggi has said that Michigan’s players feel “very betrayed” by the situation and has focused on stabilizing the locker room, communicating with players, families, and recruits, and keeping the program together during the transition. How much damage did Moore cause?

Years ago, Reese said Jennifer Lopez is a better singer than Mariah Carey. Is he right? Is Jlo better than Mariah?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Pam's famous Hayley-Bales and what life is like in Bear Creek.

One of our callers went into Pam’s stomping grounds! What was his experience at Hayley-Bales? What is Devil's Tramping Ground?

Who will win the NBA Cup tonight: San Antonio Spurs or New York Knicks?