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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 fans react to Mikko Rantanen trade 07.03.2025 20:56

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox open the phone lines for Carolina Hurricanes fans to react to the trade of Mikko Rantanen at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline.

Carolina Hurricanes trade Mikko Rantanen to Dallas Stars 07.03.2025 13:00

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes trading Mikko Rantanen to the Dallas Stars for Logan Stankoven and multiple draft picks ahead of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline.

Duke at UNC has a lot on the line for both teams 06.03.2025 10:42

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss UNC basketball hosting Duke basketball, with a lot to be determined in the ACC Tournament and NCAA Tournament as a result of the game.

Carolina Panthers - are fans overhyping Tetairoa McMillan? 06.03.2025 9:07

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers offseason, including the 2025 NFL Draft and why some fans want Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan with the No. 8 pick.

Mikko Rantanen trade rumors for the Carolina Hurricanes 06.03.2025 12:39

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes and rumors that GM Eric Tulsky would trade forward Mikko Rantanen if unable to reach a contract extension before the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline.

Carolina Panthers potential trade and free agent targets 05.03.2025 11:06

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers offseason, including potential free agent and trade targets for General Manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales. 

What is the long-term health of the ACC? 05.03.2025 12:21

Andrea Adelson of ESPN discusses with Tim Donnelly the latest regarding the ACC settling lawsuits with Clemson and Florida State, and the future of the conference under commissioner Jim Phillips.

UNC Basketball is playing their best basketball right now 05.03.2025 10:00

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss UNC basketball beating Virginia Tech basketball, and how North Carolina men's basketball coach Hubert Davis has his team playing their best, but also wondering if it's enough to get into the NCAA Tournament.

Carolina Panthers might not be able to get a No. 1 WR this season 04.03.2025 10:59

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan is in a tough position to acquire a No. 1 wide receiver this offseason via free agency of the 2025 NFL Draft.

ACC has opened the door for schools to leave the conference 04.03.2025 13:53

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the ACC settling their lawsuits with Clemson and Florida State, and how the buyout for schools to leave the conference becomes easier starting in 2030.

UNC Basketball can't afford to slip up against Virginia Tech 04.03.2025 8:28

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss UNC basketball facing Virginia Tech basketball, and how Hubert Davis must prevent North Carolina basketball from looking ahead to Duke basketball.

Duke basketball coach Jon Scheyer should win ACC Coach of the Year 04.03.2025 13:03

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss Duke basketball beating Wake Forest 93-60, and how Jon Scheyer should win ACC Coach of the Year, and that Cooper Flagg should win National Player of the Year.

Carolina Panthers need to get a deal done with Jaycee Horn 03.03.2025 10:28

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan needs to get a deal done with CB Jaycee Horn before the 2025 NFL Year starts.

Are the Carolina Hurricanes trading Mikko Rantanen? 03.03.2025 9:50

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes and rumors that GM Eric Tulsky would trade forward Mikko Rantanen if unable to reach a contract extension before the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline.

ACC is settling with Clemson, Florida State - door open to leave? 03.03.2025 11:30

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the ACC settling their lawsuits with Clemson and Florida State, and if the door is open for schools to leave the ACC to go to the Big Ten or SEC in the future.

Mikko Rantanen trade rumors for the Carolina Hurricanes 28.02.2025 14:59

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes and rumors that GM Eric Tulsky would trade forward Mikko Rantanen if unable to reach a contract extension before the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline.

Duke basketball can experiment with their lineup 28.02.2025 7:27

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer can use his lineup in different ways when waiting for the roster to get healthy.

UNC Basketball can't afford to slip up against Miami basketball 28.02.2025 11:45

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss UNC basketball facing the worst team in ACC basketball this season in Miami basketball, and how North Carolina basketball coach Hubert Davis and his team can't afford a loss.

Carolina Hurricanes get a much needed win over Buffalo Sabres 28.02.2025 11:28

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes getting a win over the Buffalo Sabres with Mikko Rantanen, Sebastian Aho, Jordan Staal, Taylor Hall, and Seth Jarvis all scoring goals.

David Tepper and Tom Dundon both receiving criticism 27.02.2025 14:06

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper & Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon have both received criticism from players or agents.

Carolina Hurricanes are at a pivotal point in their season 27.02.2025 12:27

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes playing in Whalers Night, and how it might be the best thing for the team to have a change of routine.

NC State basketball loses must-win game against Syracuse basketball 27.02.2025 10:15

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss NC State men's basketball losing to Syracuse basketball, and the questions surrounding head coach Kevin Keatts and the lack of success this season.

Carolina Panthers shopping list at the NFL combine 26.02.2025 12:23

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales need to continue to fill holes on their roster at the 2025 NFL Combine ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.

NC State basketball didn't give Kevin Keatts the NIL money to compete 26.02.2025 9:40

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss NC State men's basketball coach Kevin Keatts not getting the NIL support despite making a run to the Final Four in the NCAA Tournament.

Carolina Hurricanes are struggling from trying to do too much 26.02.2025 11:51

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes losing to Montreal Canadiens, and how everyone around the team needs to take a deep breath, particularly Mikko Rantanen talk.