The Best of the Sports Shop

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

Dr. Stroman discusses the Duke vs UNC matchup this weekend and why we should care.

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

CL Brown discusses Mark Pope’s comments, SEC basketball, this year's men's freshman basketball class and much, much more.

Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels will host Manny Diaz and the Duke Blue Devils this weekend. Who will win? What insight does GameDay have to offer on this matchup?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss what words we should avoid using when pursuing grants.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss James Franklin being hired at Virginia Tech and his plan going forward. 

James Franklin was fired by Penn State in October 2025 after the team started 3-3 and suffered three straight conference losses, including a damaging defeat to Northwestern. However, Franklin is now the new head coach at Virginia Tech. What did Franklin say his role will be at Virginia Tech? What is his vision for the team and staff? What does this mean for the ACC?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Rob Maitland.

Rob MAitland joins the Sports Shop to discuss the Triangle curling club, how to participate and much more.

Rob Maitland is a lawyer, mediator and business coach based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and he is also an active Rotarian with a strong passion for curling. His professional background includes coaching individuals toward self-employment and personal growth, while his personal interests include golf, boating, and curling. Maitland became involved in curling through a Rotary Club outing to the Triangle Curling Club in Durham, which sparked his enthusiasm for the sport. His engagement with both Rotary and curling deepened over time, ultimately leading to his role as President of the International Curling Fellowship of Rotarians (ICFR) for the 2024–2026 term. The ICFR is a global organization that brings together Rotarians who share a love for curling, and Maitland contributes both as a leader and as a competitor. He has participated in international curling events, including the ICFR World Championships in Dumfries, Scotland, where he represented East Chapel Hill as the Lead on his team. Through his leadership and participation, Maitland helps strengthen the relationship between Rotary fellowship and international curling, promoting camaraderie, sportsmanship, and global connection.

For more information visit: rotarycurling.com

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss this year's college basketball freshman class.

From AJ Dybantsa, to Caleb Wilson, to Cam Boozer, this year's freshman class is special. Is this year’s college basketball freshman class as good as we think? Is it the best ever?

Which player is more underappreciated with their sport: Russell Westbrook or Dak Prescott?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss LeBron James' season debut last night.

Last night, LeBron James made his long-awaited season debut for the Los Angeles Lakers after missing the first 14 games with a sciatica issue. He played about 30 minutes, finishing with 11 points, 3 rebounds and 12 assists becoming the first player in NBA history to appear in 23 consecutive seasons. He also hit two three-pointers, moving past Reggie Miller into sixth place on the NBA’s all-time three-point list as the Lakers defeated the Utah Jazz 140-126. How did LeBron James look last night in his debut? Is LeBron the greatest of all time? Why doesn’t Reese like LeBron?

The College Football Playoff Rankings are out! Where is Alabama? Is Alabama ranked too high, too low, or just right?

Which player is more underappreciated with their sport: Russell Westbrook or Dak Prescott?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss this week’s edition of ‘5 Where The Talent Resides’.

The thirteenth week of ‘5 Where The Talent Resides’ is here! What 5 athletes are featured today?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Lane Kiffin, the wins of Duke and UNC and more.

Lane Kiffin is currently at the center of major coaching speculation, with strong interest coming from programs such as LSU and Florida, as well as early reports linking him to the New York Giants’ potential NFL coaching vacancy. LSU has reportedly even flown his family to Baton Rouge, signaling serious pursuit. At the same time, Kiffin has pushed back on reports that Ole Miss gave him a November 28 deadline to decide his future, calling the rumors false and emphasizing on the Pat McAfee Show that he loves his situation in Oxford. Where will Lane Kiffin be coaching next season?

James Franklin was fired by Penn State in October 2025 after the team started 3-3 and suffered three straight conference losses, including a damaging defeat to Northwestern. However, Franklin is now the new head coach at Virginia Tech. What does this mean for the ACC?

Duke earned an impressive 78-66 victory over Kansas in the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden last night. Cameron Boozer led the Blue Devils with 18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists, while Isaiah Evans added 16 points and Patrick Ngongba II contributed 13 on perfect shooting. Kansas struggled offensively playing without standout freshman Darryn Peterson due to a hamstring injury. How good is Duke?

Meanwhile, North Carolina defeated Navy 73-61 in what marked the Tar Heels’ 2,400th win in program history. Caleb Wilson delivered a standout performance with 23 points and 12 rebounds, supported by Luka Bogavac’s 16 points and Jarin Stevenson’s 11 points and 8 rebounds. Caleb Wilson is the real deal. Is UNC a threat to Duke?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the college football playoff rankings and Alabama football. 

The College Football Playoff Rankings are out! Where is Alabama? Is Alabama ranked too high, too low, or just right?