The Drive with Tim Donnelly

Brian Murphy, WRAL Sports Investigative Reporter, shared the latest with Joe Ovies & Louis Fernandez on the legalization of sports gambling and mobile sports wagering in North Carolina and where it stands in the North Carolina General Assembly. Murphy also discusses how various state governments have different rules regarding Name, Image & Likeness deals for college athletes, and how the N...

The Carolina Hurricanes blow out New York Islanders in Game 4, 5-2, taking a 3-1 series lead in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Joe Ovies & Louis Fernandez point out how the Hurricanes bounced back from a Game 3 loss, and that the Canes showed once again that the Islanders can't skate with them. UNC basketball continues to add players through the transfer portal, including Harriso...

During the Daily Checkdown, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio break down Game 3 between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Islanders as the Canes look to take a 3-0 series lead.  Also, the NCAA is changing rules with college football when it comes to the clock stopping when a team gains a first-down. Plus, NBA players continue to take cheap shots on the floor at each other. 

Tom Gulitti of NHL.com shared his thoughts on the series so far between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Islanders, including the loss of Teuvo Teravainen for the Hurricanes, if the Islanders can climb out of their 2-0 defecit, and what the Canes might do in net.  Bomani Jones of ESPN & HBO discussed the NFL suspending multiple players for violating league rules regarding gambling...

UNC basketball gets a transfer in Cormac Ryan from Notre Dame basketball.  Carolina Hurricanes play-by-play voice Mike Maniscalco gave his break down of Game 3 between the Carolina Hurricanes at the New York Islanders in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Maniscalco discusses the injury to Teuvo Teravainen, lineup changes, and if we'll see Antti Raanta in goal for the Hurricanes as...

The Carolina Hurricanes face the New York Islanders in Game 3 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Ovies & Giglio say that with a 2-0 series lead, the Canes could essentially finish the series tonight. With the NFL suspending multiple players from the Detroit Lions, as well as a player on the Washington Commanders, for gambling, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio says that the NFL has every...

During the Daily Checkdown, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss the latest in the NBA Playoffs, including the Memphis Grizzles getting a win over the LA Lakers which saw Dillon Brooks trying to get under the skin of LeBrone James. Plus, a viral video of an unruly passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight complaining about a crying baby, NFL coaching changes, the NFL Draft and Ohio State QB Stroud, a...

Jeremy Markovich of the NC Rabbit Hole watched Season 3 of Outer Banks, and actually found something that was truly 'North Carolina' about the show. The Carolina Hurricanes earned a 4-3 OT comeback win over the New York Islanders, but it came at a cost as the Hurricanes lost forward Teuvo Teravainen to a broken hand that required surgery.  Alabama super fan Demetri Ravanos tells Joe Giglio an...

Carolina Hurricanes color commentator Tripp Tracy shared his thoughts on the Game 2 win for the Hurricanes over the New York Islanders, including the injury to Teuvo Teravainen and if the NHL should hand out any additional punishment to Jean-Gabriel Pageau and to Matt Martin. Tracy also weighs in on what the Carolina Hurricanes should do in goal. Also, #HeyJoe questions from listeners. 

The Carolina Hurricanes took a 2-0 series lead over the New York Islanders in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but injuries and concerns continue to mount for the Hurricanes after the latest injury with Teuvo Teravainen out indefinitely with a broken hand. Also, both head coaches have issues with the officiating. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio finally feel like they've found their 'NFL Dra...

During the Daily Checkdown, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio break down the latest with Tiger Woods after another surgery to his leg, Draymond Green was suspended by the NBA for one game in their series against the Sacramento Kings, The Carolina Panthers are looking like they're going to draft Bryce Young, NC State basketball gets a transfer in MJ Rice from Kansas basketball, and the Carolina Hurricanes...

Wes Durham of the ACC Network & ESPN shared with Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio his thoughts on NC State basketball being active in the college basketball transfer portal, including getting former 5-star guard MJ Rice from Kansas basketball. The three discuss how head coach Kevin Keatts has been using the transfer portal to his benefit. Also, Ovies & Giglio give you the next on their list of t...

Carolina Hurricanes play-by-play voice Mike Maniscalco gave a breakdown of Game 1 between the Canes and the New York Islanders in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and shared his thoughts on Game 2 and the series moving forward. Maniscalco addressed with Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio how the power play was a factor in Game 1 for Carolina, but if it can sustain through the playoffs. Plus, M...

All signs are pointing to the Carolina Panthers drafting Alabama QB Bryce Young No. 1 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. Joe Giglio tells Joe Ovies that Young has to prove he can withstand physically in the NFL, but also make the plays on the field when everything breaks down like he did at Alabama. The Carolina Hurricanes face the New York Islanders in Game 2 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Pla...

During the Daily Checkdown, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio break down the Game 1 win for the Carolina Hurricanes over the New York Islanders backed by strong showings from defenseman Brent Burns, and goalie Antti Raanta. Ovies wonders if having Raanta in a rotation with Frederik Andersen is the correct move going forward in net for the Hurricanes.  Also, all signs are pointing to the Carolina Pan...

Daron Vaught of USA Baseball gave the latest breakdown on ACC baseball, including where NC State baseball and UNC baseball currently project in the NCAA Tournament, and if Duke baseball can find their way into the field. Vaught also says it's likely that ECU baseball, Campbell baseball, and Wake Forest baseball will also host regionals. Duke football coach Mike Elko joined Joe Ovies & Joe Gigl...

With the 2023 NFL Draft next week, it appears the Carolina Panthers are going to draft Alabama QB Bryce Young with the No. 1 overall pick. Joe Ovies tells Joe Giglio that he's concerned that the Carolina Panthers are hoping Bryce Young is an outlier and that history is not on their side. Also, the college basketball transfer portal saw NC State guard Jack Clark go to Clemson, but Clemson center Be...

The Carolina Hurricanes took down the New York Islanders in Game 1 of their first round matchup in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, 2-1. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio break down how Brent Burns and the power play were the keys to Carolina's win, and wonder if goalie Antti Raanta will be able to hold up for a long playoff run, and if we'll see Frederik Andersen at some point during the series. Plus, Golden S...

What can we anticipate in tonight's game against the Islanders? What game does this closely relate to? Which goalie will be in net tonight and will that be the same goalie all series? Plus the latest NBA news. Why is everyone getting hurt?? 

Here are the top 5 stories of the day....  #5: wolfs  #4: Hurts gets paid #3: The Brotherhood going Big! #2: NBA playoffs, injuries #1: Canes  

What is it about the Islanders that the Canes need to keep in mind for this series? And who’s going to be in net for the Carolina Hurricanes? Which players is Mike looking towards to showing up in these games, who maybe haven’t recently? “The Canes win this series because…” “The Canes lose this series because…” How does Mike think this series will...

From Joel: #HeyJoe what’s the o/u for the first islanders fan being escorted out of PNC? From Macc: #HeyJoe is DJ Horne a good get for the Pack out of the portal? From Jake: Can you ask Joe Biden to lower the cost of our beers at PNC? From Drew: #HeyJoe do you know if the game tonight is blacked out on ESPN2 in market/is only available on Bally? From Benji: Here we go, in honor of prom seaso...

In the Daily Checkdown, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss the NBA playoffs, the Dallas Mavericks being fined for 'tanking,' more Mock Drafts with the Carolina Panthers and the 2023 NFL Draft, and the Carolina Hurricanes win the Metro Division and will face the New York Islanders in the first-round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. 

Who is the 10th best and 10th worst draft picks in Carolina Panthers history. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio reveal No. 10 on their respective lists ahead of the Carolina Panthers drafting No. 1 in the 2023 NFL Draft. Bomani Jones of ESPN & HBO shares his thoughts on the Carolina Panthers with the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Dan Snyder selling the Washington Commanders, and the NBA Playoffs....

Carolina Hurricanes play-by-play voice Mike Maniscalco gives his evaluation of the 2022-2023 season for the Canes, and looks ahead to the first-round matchup against the New York Islanders as the Stanley Cup Playoffs are getting underway next week.