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Roger Goodell's Charlotte Super Bowl Comments, Angel Reese's All-Star Selection + Olivia Miles' Breakout Season

Pam, Hump and Alex discuss Roger Goodell's comments about Charlotte hosting the Super Bowl and Angel Reese and Olivia Miles being selected as WNBA all-stars. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says Charlotte has the potential to host a Super Bowl in the future, but the city still has work to do before it can become a realistic candidate. Speaking at an event announcing a 20-year extension of Bank of America's naming rights partnership with Bank of America Stadium, Goodell praised Charlotte's rapid growth and said it is "certainly Super Bowl quality" if that growth continues. He also pointed to the planned $1.3B renovation of Bank of America Stadium. However, Goodell noted that Charlotte will need additional hotel capacity and supporting infrastructure before it can successfully host the league's biggest game. Could this happen? The 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend takes place in Chicago, featuring events at Wintrust Arena and the United Center. The midseason showcase runs from July 23 to July 25, 2026. Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese was named a 2026 WNBA All-Star reserve, marking her selection to the event in each of her first three professional seasons. Some critics believe Reese should have been a starter instead of a reserve. Are they right? Minnesota Lynx rookie sensation Olivia Miles is the only first-year player named a 2026 WNBA All-Star starter. How good is she?

LeBron Watch: When Will He Make His Decision? + SEC Media Days

Pam, Hump and Alex discuss LeBron James' looming free agency decision becoming the biggest offseason storyline, they recap the final day of the 2026 SEC Football Media Days, highlighting what Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian had to say about the Longhorns' expectations and more. With LeBron James entering the final chapter of his legendary NBA career, his free agency has become the league's biggest offseason storyline. After departing the Los Angeles Lakers, James is weighing his next move, and the decision is so significant that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the league can't finalize its 2026-27 schedule, including opening week and Christmas Day matchups, until LeBron chooses his next team. Why is LeBron's decision bothering so many people? The 2026 SEC Football Media Days concluded yesterday. The four-day college football "talking season" took place in Tampa, Florida, running from July 20 through July 23. Each day, head coaches and star players from various Southeastern Conference teams took the main stage to discuss the upcoming season. Yesterday, Thursday, July 23, Arkansas, LSU, Mississippi State, and Texas spoke with the media. What did Texas' Steve Sarkisian say about the team and upcoming season? If you were a betting person, who would you put your money on to win the Heisman: Jeremiah Smith, Arch Manning, Trinidad Chambliss or Dante Moore? Is Darian Mensah in the conversation?

Hump Talks GHOE 100: NC A&T Prepares For Its Biggest Homecoming Yet

Pam, Hump and Alex discuss the NCAT's homecoming. GHOE, which stands for the "Greatest Homecoming on Earth," is the renowned annual homecoming celebration at North Carolina A&T State University. The 100th centennial edition will take place in Greensboro, North Carolina, from October 25 to November 1, 2026, with the biggest festivities scheduled for Saturday, October 31, which also falls on Halloween. More than 200,000 people are expected to attend the weeklong celebration, highlighted by the annual homecoming parade, the Aggies football game and a major hip-hop concert. If you were a betting person, who would you put your money on to win the Heisman: Jeremiah Smith, Arch Manning, Trinidad Chambliss or Dante Moore? Is Darian Mensah in the conversation?

Firebirds Friday: Wade Harris And Julian Gamble - Carolina Firebirds

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Wade Harris and Julian Gamble. It's Firebirds Friday! Wade Harris is the CEO, Director of Player Development and the Managing Partner of the Carolina Firebirds, formerly the Raleigh Firebirds. Gamble is a power forward/center on the Firebirds in TBL (The Basketball League).

Carolina Panthers' Nic Scourton Tears ACL On 1st day Of Camp: How Many Wins Will The Panthers Get?

Pam, Hump and Alex discuss Nic Scourton tearing his ACL and predict how many games the Panthers will win this season. The Carolina Panthers suffered a major setback on the opening day of training camp when second-year outside linebacker Nic Scourton was carted off the field after injuring his right knee during team drills. Initial evaluations confirmed that Scourton tore his ACL, ending what had been expected to be a breakout 2026 season after he recorded 47 tackles and a team-leading five sacks as a rookie. Head coach Dave Canales and every player stopped to embrace Scourton before he was taken for medical evaluation. His absence leaves a significant hole in Carolina's pass rush, forcing other Panthers players to step up. How big of a loss is this for the Panthers? How many games will the Panthers win this season?