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The Drive with Tim Donnelly

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The Drive with Tim Donnelly airs weekdays 3-6pm on 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh, North Carolina. Clips are published every evening after the show.

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UNC basketball will feel impact of Caleb Wilson not being in the lineup 13.02.2026 11:57

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis and North Carolina basketball will have to adapt without star freshman forward Caleb Wilson.

It's Carolina Panthers mock draft season 12.02.2026 12:36

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss Carolina Panthers mock drafts, and how GM Dan Morgan can assess the team's biggest needs come draft day in April.

BREAKING: UNC star freshman Caleb Wilson OUT INDEFINITELY with fractured left hand 12.02.2026 13:26

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to the breaking news of UNC basketball's star freshman Caleb Wilson being ruled out indefinitely with a left hand fracture.

Bryce Young has chance to establish himself as the Carolina Panthers' franchise QB in 2026 11.02.2026 13:12

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss Bryce Young getting some offseason disrespect ahead of a season where he could establish himself as a true franchise quarterback for the Carolina Panthers.

Is offense a concern for Duke basketball? 11.02.2026 11:46

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss Duke basketball’s 70-54 win over Pittsburgh, and whether the Blue Devils bounced back strongly enough to certify their status as a top contender in college basketball.

UNC basketball follows Duke win with frustrating loss at Miami 11.02.2026 13:09

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren recap UNC basketball following up a huge rivalry win over Duke with a 75-66 loss at Miami. Did the Tar Heels fall into an obvious trap game after an emotional win?

Carolina Panthers way too early power rankings 10.02.2026 12:55

cTim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss Carolina Panthers not getting much love from offseason power rankings heading into the 2026 offseason.

NC State basketball gets crushed by Louisville basketball 10.02.2026 11:20

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss NC State basketball losing 118-77 at Louisville basketball, and how head coach Will Wade will respond.

UNC basketball fans storm court against Duke basketball 09.02.2026 15:28

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss UNC basketball storming the courting after beating Duke basketball after Seth Trimble hit a game-winning 3pt for North Carolina basketball.

Drake Maye and the New England Patriots struggled in Super Bowl LX 09.02.2026 12:31

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the struggles of Drake Maye and the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX

UNC basketball gets massive win over Duke basketball after Seth Trimble 3pt 09.02.2026 11:48

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss UNC basketball beating Duke basketball after Seth Trimble hit a game-winning 3pt for North Carolina basketball.

Cam Boozer vs Caleb Wilson is a matchup of elite players for Duke and UNC 06.02.2026 8:40

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss UNC basketball vs Duke basketball and what each team needs to do offensively to win on Saturday in Chapel Hill, NC.

Carolina Hurricanes have been in the market for top players 06.02.2026 11:45

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes missing out on Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers, but also discuss previous players the Hurricanes have been linked to in previous seasons.

How confident should the Carolina Panthers be in their QB situation entering 2026? 05.02.2026 12:23

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' QB room- how confident should we be in Bryce Young to lead the offense in 2026?

Carolina Hurricanes have been in the market for top players 05.02.2026 12:39

Duke basketball at UNC basketball will bring out the best in both teams 05.02.2026 11:12

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss UNC basketball vs Duke basketball and what each team needs to do offensively to win on Saturday in Chapel Hill, NC.

New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks should be a fun Super Bowl 04.02.2026 12:21

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox take a look ahead to Super Bowl LX between New England Patriots QB Drake Maye, and Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold.

NC State basketball gets a big road win over SMU basketball 04.02.2026 8:24

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss NC State basketball beating SMU basketball, 84-83, and how head coach putting Quadir Copeland as the point guard has unlocked Darrion Williams.

Carolina Hurricanes do not trade for Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers 04.02.2026 11:14

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the news that the New York Rangers trade forward Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings, and what this could mean for the Carolina Hurricanes before the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline.

Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan nailed the 2025 NFL Draft 03.02.2026 15:27

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox review the 2025 NFL Draft for Carolina Panthers general manger Dan Morgan. 

UNC basketball almost blows big lead to Syracuse basketball 03.02.2026 12:40

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss UNC basketball almost blowing a 32-point lead to Syracuse basketball in an 87-77 win.

Carolina Panthers have no excuses in 2026 after surviving coaching carousel 02.02.2026 12:54

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers keeping all of their coaches in the offseason coaching carousel, and why that adds to the expectations for the 2026 season.

Wild weekend highlights strengths and weaknesses of Carolina Hurricanes 02.02.2026 16:02

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' rollercoaster weekend, and what a couple of overtime games against Washington and Los Angeles could mean for the team as they head towards the Olympic break.  

How confident should the Carolina Panthers be in their QB situation entering 2026? 30.01.2026 15:57

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' QB room- how confident should we be in Bryce Young to lead the offense in 2026?

Duke basketball hits the road to face a hungry Virginia Tech on Saturday 30.01.2026 13:12

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren preview Duke basketball's upcoming road matchup with Virginia Tech; will the Blue Devils' elite defense lead them to another win in a tough road environment?