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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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Carolina Hurricanes take down Washington Capitals, 5-1 03.04.2025 9:12

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes defeating Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals, 5-1, in what could be a 2025 Stanley Cup Playoff matchup.

Carolina Panthers have to balance production vs. physical traits 02.04.2025 10:25

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the inexact science of assessing college production vs. physical traits when it comes to the No. 8 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis has been active in transfer portal 02.04.2025 10:56

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss UNC men's basketball coach Hubert Davis adding pieces in the transfer portal, including WVU guard Jonathan Powell.

Duke basketball doesn't feel 'hateable' this season 02.04.2025 11:00

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the 2024-25 Duke basketball team being more 'likeable' than past Duke basketball teams under Coach K.

Carolina Hurricanes get ready for postseason facing Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals 02.04.2025 12:09

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes hosting Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals as the Canes approach the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.

What are the Carolina Panthers & Dave Canales' pre-draft plans? 01.04.2025 15:59

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox react to Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales’ latest comments ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft at the NFL League Meetings.

Durham Bulls 2025 Opening Night preview: Mike Birling on the season ahead 01.04.2025 12:11

Tim Donnelly & Durham Bulls Vice President of Baseball Operations, Mike Birling, preview the 2025 Opening Night and what fans can expect from the upcoming season.

Where does this Duke basketball team rank in program history? 01.04.2025 6:55

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the 2024-25 Duke basketball team’s place in the program’s history. How does this squad compare to past Blue Devils teams?

Carolina Panthers could make trades in 2nd-round of 2025 NFL Draft 31.03.2025 14:09

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan & VP Brandt Tillis have flexibility in the 2025 NFL Draft, including possibly moving up from the No. 57 pick to a higher spot in the 2nd round of the draft.

Seth Jarvis, Sebastian Aho are leading Carolina Hurricanes 31.03.2025 9:23

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes beating the New York Islanders, 6-4, and how the top players for the Canes are playing like top players for head coach Rod Brind'Amour.

Duke basketball rolls past Alabama basketball into Final Four 31.03.2025 11:21

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss Duke basketball and Cooper Flagg crushing Alabama basketball, with head coach Jon Scheyer reaching the Final Four in his third season.

Will Duke vs Alabama be all offense in the Elite Eight tomorrow? 28.03.2025 12:50

Tim Donnelly & Victoria Vodenichar discuss Duke men's basketball making it to the Elite Eight and defeating Arizona in the Sweet Sixteen. Cooper Flagg made the difference for Duke and Mark Sears made the difference for Alabama, so which player will help get their team to the Final Four?

Will the Carolina Hurricanes bounce back, with Andrei Svechnikov on the ice, vs the Canadiens? 28.03.2025 11:53

Tim Donnelly & Victoria Vodenichar discuss the Carolina Hurricanes upcoming game, at home, against the Montreal Canadiens. What can we anticipate from Andrei Svechnikov? Which guys are likely to step up after a loss at home against the Nashville Predators?

Carolina Hurricanes must have consistent scoring throughout lineup 27.03.2025 13:13

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss confidence levels and concerns for the Carolina Hurricanes, including secondary scoring, goaltending, and lineup changes.

UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis says Tar Heels need size 27.03.2025 10:40

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss UNC men's basketball coach Hubert Davis addressing the need to add size, players who can handle the spotlight of North Carolina.

Duke basketball faces Arizona basketball in Sweet 16 27.03.2025 11:02

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss Duke basketball facing Arizona basketball in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, including a March Madness rematch with former UNC basketball guard Caleb Love.

Carolina Panthers can make a lot of moves in the draft 26.03.2025 11:07

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan & VP Brandt Tillis have flexibility in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Carolina Hurricanes lose to the Nashville Predators, 3-1 26.03.2025 14:14

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes losing to the Nashville Predators, 3-1, and how fan sentiment towards Sebastian Aho may be a bit overblown.

UNC basketball sees Elliott Cadeau & Jalen Washington enter transfer portal 26.03.2025 9:47

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss UNC men's basketball players Elliott Cadeau & Jalen Washington entering the transfer portal for head coach Hubert Davis.

Who should the Carolina Panthers take at No. 8 in the NFL Draft? 25.03.2025 11:52

Tim Donnelly discussed the Carolina Panthers options with the 8th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Will Wade is officially introduced as NC State basketball’s new head coach 25.03.2025 12:13

Tim Donnelly recaps Will Wade’s introductory press conference as NC State’s new basketball head coach.

Can NC State & UNC win at both football and men's basketball? 24.03.2025 13:49

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss if schools like NC State after hiring Will Wade as men's basketball coach win at both football and basketball, and if UNC can win at football and basketball after hiring Bill Belichick as football coach.

UNC basketball's season was a disappointment 24.03.2025 11:52

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss UNC men's basketball losing to Ole Miss in the NCAA Tournament, bring the end to a frustrating season for head coach Hubert Davis.

Duke basketball is playing their best going into Sweet 16 24.03.2025 10:44

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss Duke basketball beating Baylor basketball behind strong games by Tyrese Proctor & Cooper Flagg for head coach Jon Scheyer.

What should NC State basketball fans expect of Will Wade? 19.03.2025 10:32

Tim Donnelly & Cory Smith of Pack Pride discuss NC State men's basketball hiring McNeese State men's basketball coach Will Wade to be their next basketball coach.