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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 is awaiting a decision by Matt Able about the 2026 NBA Draft 14.05.2026 11:41

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how UNC basketball coach Michael Malone is waiting to see if NC State basketball transfer Matt Able will decide to enter the 2026 NBA Draft, or play for North Carolina basketball.

NC State basketball coach Justin Gainey needed Paul McNeil Jr. to return 13.05.2026 11:42

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss incoming NC State basketball coach Justin Gainey getting Paul McNeil Jr to return to NC State.

Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan latest on Bryce Young contract extension 13.05.2026 14:00

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan discussing the latest regarding QB Bryce Young on The Rich Eisen Show.

Would NBA teams rather draft Cameron Boozer or Caleb Wilson? 13.05.2026 11:44

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the if Duke basketball forward Cameron Boozer or if UNC basketball forward is likely to be the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Carolina Hurricanes have shown their depth this postseason 13.05.2026 13:22

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes entering the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and which Hurricanes player is the unsung hero for the first two rounds of the playoffs.

Carolina Panthers schedule reveal won't tell us much 12.05.2026 15:23

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers 2026 NFL Schedule release.

ACC football and basketball coaches are still navigating NIL limits 12.05.2026 11:39

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the ACC basketball and ACC football coaches having to navigate the changing landscape of college sports and NIL as Name, Image & Likeness rules keep changing.

Carolina Hurricanes have to win to change their perception 12.05.2026 11:41

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes entering the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and how the perception of how the Hurricanes play hasn't changed, despite their different style of play.

Carolina Panthers go through rookie mini camp 11.05.2026 11:11

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers completing rookie mini-camp, and what role that Haynes King could carve out with the team.

Carolina Hurricanes sweep the Philadelphia Flyers, head to Eastern Conference Final once again 11.05.2026 15:19

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes beating the Philadelphia Flyers, 3-2, in overtime to sweep Flyers, 4-0.

Carolina Panthers' rookie minicamp is a big opportunity to make a statement 08.05.2026 13:24

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' rookie class starting rookie minicamp, where draftees and undrafted free agent signings have their first opportunity to make a statement in front of the coaching staff.

Will the Carolina Hurricanes make any lineup changes for game 4 against Philadelphia? 08.05.2026 11:45

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' game 3 win to take a 3-0 series lead over the Philadelphia Flyers, and they debate whether coach Rod Brind'Amour will make any changes to the lineup for a potential close-out on Saturday night.

Carolina Panthers are perfecting their draft process 07.05.2026 14:34

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Panthers are perfecting their draft process with General Manager Dan Morgan and EVP Brandt Tilis.

Carolina Hurricanes prepare for Game 3 at the Philadelphia Flyers 07.05.2026 11:55

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes preparing for game 3 against the Philadelphia Flyers.

What's the strongest position group on the Carolina Panthers? 06.05.2026 13:40

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Panthers have strength on the offensive line.

Will college sports hit a breaking point financially? 06.05.2026 12:48

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss UNC Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham's recent comments on the future of college sports and how college sports is splintering between revenue and non-revenue sports.

Carolina Hurricanes prepare for Game 3 at the Philadelphia Flyers 06.05.2026 10:44

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes preparing for game 3 against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Carolina Panthers still have questions at running back 05.05.2026 14:27

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Panthers have long-term questions at running back.

Carolina Hurricanes take down the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in OT 05.05.2026 12:31

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox recap the Carolina Hurricanes' game 2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, including steady play from goalie Frederik Andersen, as well as the game-winning goal by Taylor Hall.

Experience advantage is apparent for Carolina Hurricanes over Philadelphia Flyers 04.05.2026 12:22

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox recap the Carolina Hurricanes' game 1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, providing some statistical context to the experience advantage the Canes have over the rest of the teams remaining in the Eastern Conference.

Which Carolina Panthers players can improve most on offense? 01.05.2026 17:24

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss which Carolina Panthers players are due to have a breakout year in 2026.

Carolina Hurricanes are ready for Game 1 vs Philadelphia Flyers 01.05.2026 11:59

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox preview the Carolina Hurricanes vs the Philadelphia Flyers in the second round of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Carolina Hurricanes are ready for Game 1 vs Philadelphia Flyers 01.05.2026 11:29

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox preview the Carolina Hurricanes vs the Philadelphia Flyers in the second round of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Were the Carolina Panthers all in on drafting an offensive tackle in the first round? 30.04.2026 14:18

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Panthers were reportedly locked in on drafting an offensive tackle in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Carolina Hurricanes will face the Philadelphia Flyers in round two of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs 30.04.2026 9:37

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox preview the Carolina Hurricanes vs the Philadelphia Flyers in the second round of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.