The Drake Toll Show

This episode of The Drake Toll Show on Westwood One Sports dives deep into a massive week for collegiate and professional sports. The program leads with "3 Things, 5 Mins," breaking down Azzi Fudd’s historic 34-point performance that propelled UConn to its 32nd consecutive Sweet 16. The headlines continue with NFL news as Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba inks a record-breaking $168.6 million e...

On this high-energy Monday edition, Drake Toll dives deep into a weekend of March Madness chaos. The program centers on the "Question of the Day": Is Texas a true Cinderella? Despite their 11th-seed status, head coach Sean Miller dismisses the label after a clinical 74-68 upset over Gonzaga, asserting the Longhorns' SEC-hardened pedigree. Additional highlights include Matt Painter securing his 500...

On this episode of The Drake Toll Show, the focus remains on a Thursday of NCAA Tournament mayhem defined by historic comebacks and staggering upsets. The program leads with 11th-seeded VCU’s miraculous rally from 19 points down to stun North Carolina in overtime, marking one of the largest turnarounds in tournament history. The "Madness" continues with an analysis of High Point’s last-second thri...

In this high-energy episode of The Drake Toll Show, the spotlight shines on Miami (Ohio) after their historic 89-79 First Four victory over SMU. Despite a polarizing 31-1 regular season and a lack of "quadrant wins," the RedHawks silenced critics at UD Arena by raining down a record 16 three-pointers. Drake breaks down Coach Travis Steele’s "no upset" mentality and the "elite" distraction tactics...

In this high-octane episode of The Drake Toll Show, guest host John Lund dives deep into the electrifying conclusion of the World Baseball Classic. Following Venezuela’s 3-2 championship victory over Team USA—highlighted by Bryce Harper’s late-inning heroics and a dominant Venezuelan pitching performance—Lund questions why the WBC atmosphere consistently outshines the World Series. The discussion...

Can Major League Baseball capture the electric energy of the World Baseball Classic? John Lund kicks off the show by breaking down why the WBC "Latin experience" is exactly what the MLB needs to revitalize the sport. Then, it’s time to save your March Madness bracket. John reveals his 10 Golden Rules for Bracket Success, including: Why 11 and 12 seeds are your best friends. The danger of "falling...

In this high-energy episode of The Drake Toll Show, Drake breaks down a chaotic NCAA Tournament bracket. The show kicks off with the "madness" of the selection committee’s decisions, specifically analyzing Duke’s path as the top overall seed and the controversial "scrubbing" process that left Miami (Ohio) as the final team in the field. Drake weighs in on the high-stakes East Region, featuring a g...

Drake kicks things off with the move that stopped the NFL world: Kyler Murray to the Minnesota Vikings. > "Everyone is asking: 'What about J.J. McCarthy?' Who cares right now? J.J. hasn't proven he can lead a grocery line, let alone a huddle in the NFC North. This is a win-now move, period. Kyler Murray doesn't sign a one-year flyer to sit behind a sophomore. He’s here to play with Justin Jefferso...

On this episode of The Drake Toll Show on Westwood One Sports, the spotlight shines on the chaotic fallout in Baltimore after the Ravens voided a blockbuster trade for Raiders’ star Maxx Crosby. General Manager Eric DeCosta, described as "gutted," addressed the media to defend the decision, citing medical concerns discovered during Crosby's physical. Despite the emotional reversal, the Ravens pivo...

In this high-stakes edition of The Drake Toll Show on Westwood One Sports, host Drake Toll breaks down a chaotic Tuesday in the NFL, headlined by the stunning collapse of the Maxx Crosby trade. After the Las Vegas Raiders announced that the Baltimore Ravens "backed out" of a deal involving two first-round picks due to medical concerns, Drake dives into the fallout for both franchises. While the Ra...

In this high-octane episode of The Drake Toll Show, Drake breaks down a chaotic Monday in the NFL that saw franchise pillars uprooted and Super Bowl champions reloading. The headliner is Tua Tagovailoa, who, after a record-setting dead-cap release from the Dolphins, is heading to the Atlanta Falcons on a one-year deal. Drake analyzes how the Falcons plan to juggle two lefties in Tua and Michael Pe...

In this high-energy edition of The Drake Toll Show on Westwood One Sports, host Drake Toll breaks down a seismic shift in the NFL landscape: Maxx Crosby’s trade from the Raiders to the Ravens. The segment explores Crosby’s emotional farewell to Las Vegas and the intrigue surrounding Tom Brady’s alleged refusal to deal the star to the Patriots. Toll examines how Crosby’s league-leading fourth-quart...

In this episode of The Drake Toll Show on Westwood One Sports, Drake breaks down a massive NFL shakeup as the Buffalo Bills acquire star receiver DJ Moore from the Chicago Bears for a 2026 second-round pick. Moore, 29, reunites with coach Joe Brady to provide Josh Allen with the elite target vacated by the Stefon Diggs era. Meanwhile, the Saints face the end of an era as franchise sack leader Came...

This episode of The Drake Toll Show on Westwood One Sports delivers a comprehensive look at a transformative week in sports. The program leads with major NFL shakeups: the New England Patriots announced the release of star WR Stefon Diggs due to a looming $26.5 million cap hit and ongoing legal issues. Toll honors the legacy of coaching icon Lou Holtz, who passed away at 89. The show transitions i...

On this episode of The Drake Toll Show, the NFL landscape shifts as the Arizona Cardinals officially inform Kyler Murray of his impending release, ending a seven-season tenure marked by elite dual-threat production but hindered by a 38-48-1 record and recent injuries. Murray, a two-time Pro Bowler, leaves as one of only three players in NFL history with 20,000 passing and 3,000 rushing yards. The...

In this high-energy episode of The Drake Toll Show on Westwood One Sports, Drake breaks down a massive day of NFL and collegiate sports news. The show kicks off with the Houston Texans acquiring running back David Montgomery from the Lions in exchange for O-line help and draft picks—a move expected to result in the release of Joe Mixon. Drake doesn’t hold back on the controversy surrounding Bruce...

In this episode of The Drake Toll Show, Drake recaps a high-stakes weekend in basketball, headlined by No. 7 Florida’s dominant 111-77 blowout over Arkansas. The Gators clinched a share of the SEC title behind Thomas Haugh’s 22 points and Rueben Chinyelu’s 17th double-double, handing John Calipari a career-worst loss. Toll also breaks down the sudden departure of Chad Baker-Mazara from the USC pro...

On this episode of The Drake Toll Show, Drake Toll breaks down a bombshell 2026 NFLPA survey. For the third straight year, the Miami Dolphins claim the top spot, while the Pittsburgh Steelers plummet to last place. The crew dives into the Steelers' "F" graded locker room—which reportedly features only five toilets for the entire team—and owner Art Rooney’s refusal to invest in facilities. The disc...

Host Drake Toll hits the airwaves on Westwood One Sports to break down a week defined by Olympic gold and legal gridiron drama. The show leads with the fallout from the Milan Winter Games, specifically the "distasteful joke" made by President Trump regarding the U.S. Women’s Hockey team. Toll dives into Hilary Knight’s poignant response, where the most decorated player in U.S. history defends her...

In this high-energy episode of The Drake Toll Show on Westwood One, Drake dives into a web of NFL front-office friction and high-stakes roster moves. The headline segment focuses on the brewing tension in Arizona: Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort claimed at the Combine that he and Kyler Murray have had "good dialogue" about a disappointing season, only for an ESPN source to immediately rebut the claim...

In this episode of The Drake Toll Show, Drake dives into a critical crossroad for the WNBA, which has issued a March 10 deadline for a new collective bargaining agreement. With expansion drafts for Toronto and Portland looming and 80% of the league facing free agency, the clock is ticking to save the 2026 schedule. Drake also highlights the U.S. Women’s Hockey team’s decision to decline a State of...

In this high-energy episode of The Drake Toll Show on Westwood One Sports, host Drake Toll celebrates a historic "United States of Hockey" milestone at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The synopsis centers on the U.S. Men’s Ice Hockey team securing their first gold medal since the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" with a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory against rival Canada. Former Chattanooga and UMass head coach Mat...

This episode of The Drake Toll Show celebrates a historic night for American athletics at the Milan Cortina 2026 Games. The headline story belongs to Alysa Liu, who completed a stunning comeback to secure the first U.S. women’s individual figure skating gold medal in 24 years. The golden momentum continued on the ice as the U.S. Women’s Hockey team defeated Canada 2-1 in a thrilling overtime final...

In this high-energy episode of The Drake Toll Show, Drake breaks down the major upheaval within the MLB Players Association following the resignation of Tony Clark. After an internal investigation revealed an "inappropriate" relationship and federal inquiries into union finances, the MLBPA unanimously elected Bruce Meyer as interim executive director. Joining the show to provide expert analysis is...

In this episode of The Drake Toll Show on Westwood One, host Drake Toll breaks down a chaotic day in sports labor and player news. The primary focus is the sudden resignation of Tony Clark, Executive Director of the MLBPA. The show also covers Tiger Woods, who remains non-committal about his return to the Masters following back surgery, and Chris Paul, who provides a candid look at his retirement...