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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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Episodes

Carolina Panthers should still add edge rusher in the draft 22.04.2026 14:38

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss whether Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan should consider drafting an edge rusher in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Carolina Hurricanes must be ready for desperate Ottawa Senators in Game 3 22.04.2026 10:51

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes headed on the road to take on the Ottawa Senators in Game 3 in the first round of the NHL 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Carolina Panthers should look to add linebacker in the 2026 NFL Draft 21.04.2026 12:06

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss whether Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan should consider drafting an off-ball linebacker in the 2026 NFL Draft.

UNC basketball lands Matt Able in transfer portal from NC State basketball 21.04.2026 8:29

Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox discuss UNC basketball coach Michael Malone building his roster, and how North Carolina basketball was able to land NC State basketball player Matt Able in the transfer portal.

Carolina Hurricanes take 2-0 series lead over Ottawa Senators after 3-2 2OT win in Game 2 21.04.2026 12:06

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes beating the Ottawa Senators, 3-2, in 2OT with Jordan Martinook scoring the game-winning goal in the first round of the NHL 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Should the Carolina Panthers draft a quarterback in the later rounds of the NFL Draft? 17.04.2026 11:17

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss whether Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan should consider drafting a developing quarterback in the mid-to-late rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft. Is there a player worth picking with cost-controlled backup QB upside?

Keys to the Charlotte Hornets' play-in matchup with the Orlando Magic 17.04.2026 12:45

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss three keys to the Charlotte Hornets getting a win over the Orlando Magic and punching their ticket to the NBA playoffs.

Carolina Hurricanes need to punch first in Game 1 vs Ottawa 17.04.2026 11:53

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren preview Game 1 of the Carolina Hurricanes' first round series against the Ottawa Senators in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Can Carolina ride the home atmosphere to an early lead in the series?

Could the Carolina Panthers select a top Tight End prospect in the NFL Draft? 16.04.2026 9:48

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss whether the Carolina Panthers should (or could) select top tight end prospect Kenyon Sadiq with the 19th overall pick in the NFL Draft.

Transfer Portal to-do lists for each Triangle basketball team 16.04.2026 10:45

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss what NC State, UNC and Duke should be shopping for in the college basketball transfer portal.

Duke EDGE Vincent Anthony Jr. breaks down his pre-draft process 16.04.2026 14:24

Tim Donnelly & Joel Bryant welcome in Duke EDGE Vincent Anthony Jr. to discuss his pre-draft process, fellow draft prospect Brian Parker II, his experience playing for the Blue Devils and much more.

Are the Carolina Panthers going to draft another WR in the first round? 15.04.2026 14:56

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the latest Carolina Panthers news as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches as GM Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales could look at wide receiver again in the first round of the draft for the third straight year.

Carolina Hurricanes wrap up regular season second best in the NHL 15.04.2026 12:17

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes earning the top seed in the Eastern Conference ahead of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff, and giving regular season grades to players.

Is defensive tackle a priority for the Carolina Panthers in the 2026 NFL Draft? 14.04.2026 12:42

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the latest Carolina Panthers news as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches as GM Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales could look at defensive tackle.

UNC basketball will have a lot of roster turnover and lose recruit Dylan Mingo 14.04.2026 11:03

Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox discuss UNC basketball coach Michael Malone building his roster, and how North Carolina basketball will see heavy roster turnover, and will miss out on recruit Dylan Mingo.

Carolina Hurricanes clinch the top spot in Eastern Conference 14.04.2026 11:10

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes earning the top seed in the Eastern Conference ahead of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff.

Carolina Panthers need to pick offensive lineman at some point in 2026 NFL Draft 13.04.2026 14:25

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the latest Carolina Panthers news as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches as GM Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales should look to bring in at lease one offensive lineman.

Carolina Hurricanes can make a deep playoff run 13.04.2026 8:27

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes ahead of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

What could the Carolina Panthers' 19th overall pick be worth in a trade? 10.04.2026 10:48

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss what the Carolina Panthers could potentially get in a trade if GM Dan Morgan decided to deal their 19th overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.

Logan Stankoven leads Carolina Hurricanes to dominant 7-2 win in Chicago 10.04.2026 12:18

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes cruising to a big win on the road in Chicago, despite the Canes resting seven of their regular NHL starters.

Former UNC basketball star Marcus Ginyard discusses Michael Malone hire 09.04.2026 11:48

Tim Donnelly and former UNC basketball player Marcus Ginyard discusses the hiring of Michael Malone as head basketball coach of North Carolina basketball.

NC State basketball coach Justin Gainey is building his coaching staff 09.04.2026 12:03

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss NC State basketball coach Justin Gainey putting together his coaching staff.

Are the Carolina Panthers going to draft Kenyon Sadiq? 08.04.2026 11:33

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox evaluate 2026 NFL Mock Drafts for the Carolina Panthers with the No. 19 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and how many experts project Oregon football tight end Kenyon Sadiq for general manager Dan Morgan. 

NC State basketball coach Justin Gainey is assembling his coaching staff 08.04.2026 10:38

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss new NC State men's basketball coach Justin Gainey is assembling his coaching staff with people who compliment each other.

Michael Malone speaks for the first time as UNC basketball coach 08.04.2026 10:45

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss Michael Malone being introduced officially as the head coach of UNC basketball, and how Malone plans to adapt to college basketball at North Carolina after coaching in the NBA.