The Sports Shop Interviews

Lauren Brownlow, ACC Insider for WRALSportsFan.com, joins the Sports Shop in-studio to discuss the upcoming new season of her "Topics and Takes" podcast as well as Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney not giving former quarterback Kelly Bryant a 2018 national championship ring.

John X. Miller, Senior Editor for The Undefeated, joins the Sports Shop for "The Undefeated Spotlight," showcasing the latest articles currently up at theundefeated.com as well as previewing projects that are in the works.

Vashti Hurt, Editor-In-Chief of Carolina Blitz, joins the Sports Shop for "Game On or Game Over." This week's topics include whether or not the Panthers should consider signing Colin Kaepernick as a backup, whether or not there will be a fight between the Panthers and Bills during their joint practices this week and also if WNBA star Brittney Griner should be fined less after altercations in order to keep her from abandoning the league.

Jasmyn Fritz of the Sports Shop calls in from Miami with a report on the 2019 National Association of Black Journalists Convention.

The Sports Shop welcomes Amaka's International Hair & Spa in Durham, Royal Razor in Baltimore and Unity and Respect Barber in Durham for the Sports Shop Check-In. This week's question is: Is the new "Rich Paul Rule" that the NCAA has instituted for sports agents looking to court NBA Draft prospects racist?

Camille Kauer, host of "Unapologetic LIVE" on the LIVE Broadcast Network, joins the Sports Shop in-studio for the "The E Spot" in which she provides the latest entertainment news from across the Triangle. This week, Kauer welcomes Sabrina Seymore, Editor-In-Chief of The Prevailing Woman, to talk about the She Prevails Women's Conference taking place Saturday, Aug. 10 and Sunday, Aug. 11 at the 21c Museum Hotel in Durham.

Walter Davis, UNC Basketball's 10th all-time leading scorer, 1976 Olympic Gold Medalist, 6-time NBA All-Star and 1978 NBA Rookie of the Year, joins the Sports Shop in-studio to share some stories from his playing days as well as his thoughts on today's NBA game.

Lauren Brownlow, ACC Insider for WRALSportsFan.com, joins the Sports Shop crew in-studio to discuss the Panthers' announcement that Cam Newton and Luke Kuechly will not play in Carolina's preseason opener against Chicago on Thursday as well as the NCAA implementing new requirements for agents that LeBron James has dubbed the "Rich Paul Rule."

John X. Miller, Senior Editor for ESPN's The Undefeated, discusses the latest news and features that are currently up at theundefeated.com, including the country-rap hybrid that produced Lil Nas X's No. 1 smash "Old Town Road" as well as the memorable speeches given by the inductees at Saturday's Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement.

Vashti Hurt, Editor-In-Chief of Carolina Blitz, joins the Sports Shop for another edition of "Game On or Game Over." This week, Vashti Hurt discusses NC State's football players making their grand entrances into fall camp as well as former Maryland coach DJ Durkin serving as a guest coach at Atlanta Falcons training camp.

The Sports Shop welcomes Fatheadz Barber in Clayton and Waverly from Urban Cutz Barber in Cleveland, OH for The Sports Shop Check-In. This week's question is: Should Carmelo Anthony have one more NBA season in order to have a farewell tour like Dwyane Wade had last season?

Camille Kauer, host of "Unapologetic LIVE" on the LIVE Broadcast Network, joins the Sports Shop in-studio for the "The E Spot" in which she provides the latest entertainment news from across the Triangle. This week, Kauer welcomes Yohance Myles, one of the stars of the hit TV drama show "Ambitions" on the OWN Network.

Lauren Brownlow, ACC Insider for WRALSportsFan.com, joins the Sports Shop in-studio to discuss LeBron James getting too involved in his son Bronny's AAU game to whether or not Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has something to prove this season.

Jatovi McDuffie, On-Field Announcer for the Durham Bulls, joins the Sports Shop to discuss the story of 16-year old Kyle Giersdorf winning the $3 million grand prize at the first-ever Fortnite World Cup last weekend.

Ashley Thomas, Executive Director of Bridge II Sports, joins the Sports Shop in-studio to discuss the "August Madness" wheelchair basketball tournament taking place at PNC Arena on August 19. For more information and to sign up, log onto bridge2sports.org.

Vashti Hurt, Editor-In-Chief of Carolina Blitz, joins the Sports Shop for "Game On or Game Over." This week's topics include: A Saints fan's lawsuit against the NFL for a botched call in last season's NFC Championship Game, whether or not Carmelo Anthony will be signed by an NBA team before the start of the season and whether or not Panthers' quarterback Cam Newton has something to prove this season.

The Sports Shop welcomes Mr. Winters from Mr. Groom Room in Raleigh, Nafis The Barber in Philly and Scissorhands from Fade N Up in Oklahoma City for the Sports Shop Check-In. This week's question is: Do you agree with Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr when he says that players such as Anthony Davis demanding a trade while under contract is bad for the NBA?

Sulaiman Mausi, CEO of The DOME Group, joins the Sports Shop to discuss this year's Art of Cool festival taking place in Downtown Durham from Sept. 27-29. The festival will feature numerous exhibits as well as performances from up-and-coming artists as well as established superstars including Jill Scott and Run DMC. For more information, log onto aocfestival.com.

Pam Thompson Smith, Owner of Thompson-Smith Consulting, joins the Sports Shop for the Community Impact Segment. This week, she welcomes the CEO of Jobs for Life, Ryan Ray. Jobs for Life is a non-profit organization that addresses the root causes of unemployment by uniting churches, businesses, and community organizations and facilitating positive transformation within lives and communities.

Dr. Deborah Stroman, UNC Professor and Sport Business Entrepreneur, joins the Sports Shop to discuss how the National Women's Soccer League can capitalize on the success of the U.S. Women's Soccer team winning the 2019 Women's World Cup to gain more exposure and better pay for its players.