The Drive with Tim Donnelly

Adam Gold, the host of the Adam Gold Show, Stormwatch, and The Aftermath on 99.9 The Fan, joined Brian Murphy & Louis Fernandez to provide an update on the Carolina Hurricanes' free agency and break down the organization's moves so far. He also discussed what it means for the team's chances of contending for a Stanley Cup next season. He also talked about the possibility of the team signing Vl...

During the Daily Checkdown, Brian Murphy & Louis Fernandez discuss social media apps such as threads, the possibility of Drake Maye being the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft class, Bojangles' best menu items, and Nike signing a NIL deal with an Oregon high school track athlete.  Also, we still don't have a lot to say regarding the Carolina Hurricanes' free agency period as we con...

Due to Mike Trout's injury during a crucial part of the Angeles season, Brian Murphy & Louis Fernandez during a four-of-a-kind discuss which athletes left us saying what if they hadn't suffered an injury? They also run through the latest sports headlines with Hit It & Quit It including Drake Maye being the potential first-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Bojangles' birthday, do the Spur...

Now that there are no longer divisions in the ACC for football this year, who is the best overall pick to win it all? According to the Vegas odds from Fan Duel: Clemson is +150, followed by Florida State at +185, and North Carolina at +700. Chapel Fowler, Clemson beat writer, The State Newspaper in Columbia joined Brian Murphy & Louis Fernandez to discuss the odds for the Tigers. 

Brian Murphy & Louis Fernandez take a break from Carolina Hurricanes' free agency discussion to set up the upcoming college football season. They discuss the future of the ACC now that divisions are longer a factor and if it's too early to begin the Drake Maye Heisman campaign. They also share how tomorrow night, the Charlotte Hornets will be the backup dancers to the biggest debut in the NBA...

During the Daily Checkdown, Paul Ihander & Chris Lea discuss the Mountain West claims San Diego State left the conference, owes an exit fee as sides remain at odds, Duke ranked second in ESPN's way too early top-25 men's basketball rankings, the NFL blames Super Bowl slippage on wrong shoes, and Victor Wembanyama set to make NBA Summer League debut against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. Also...

In honor of Michael Rubin throwing his all-white party this past weekend, Paul Ihander & Chris Lea during a four-of-a-kind discuss which four sports teams they'd like to invite to a party. They also run through the latest sports headlines with Hit It & Quit It including the Carolina Panthers fan survey, the NFL blaming Super Bowl slippage on the wrong shoes, Sam Darnold saying learning the...

In a recent survey by Joseph Person of the Athletic, he asked seven hundred Carolina Panthers fans how they feel ahead of the upcoming season. The majority of the results said they feel confident in rookie quarterback Bryce Young ahead of his first year and the overall season itself. Paul Ihnader & Chris Lea share their expectations for the Panthers' season and how many wins they expect from t...

Rumor has it the Carolina Hurricanes are looking to sign New York Rangers right winger Vladimir Tarasenko as part of the free agency period. A deal was supposedly in the works, but when Tarasemko hired a new agent, it reset the clock on any process. Paul Ihander & Chris Lea discuss the Hurricanes' continuing to try and improve their roster and Dmitry Orlov needing to make the call to Tarasenko...

During the Daily Checkdown, Paul Ihnader & Graham Hill discuss the new Jerry Jones Netflix documentary series, participants in the Major League Baseball's homerun derby being announced, NBA Summer League games and local talent playing tonight, and Lionel Messi's Inter Miami negotiations take place over the past three years.  Also, the Carolina Hurricanes had a busy first day of free agenc...

In honor of Independence Day tomorrow, Paul Ihander & Graham Hill during a four-of-a-kind discuss what you need for a 4th of July cookout. They also run through the latest sports headlines with Hit It & Quit It including ACC football coaches' rankings, Carolina Panthers backup quarterback Andy Dalton still feeling it at the position, Fall Out Boy's remastered version of Billy Joel's "We Di...

Hurricanes.com reporter Walt Ruff joined Paul Ihander & Graham Hill to recap the Carolina Hurricanes free agency signings of Dmitry Orlov and Michael Bunting. Walt discussed what these players offer the organization and how they’ll benefit the team this upcoming season. He also shared the connection that Michael Bunting, a winger acquired from the Toronto Maple Leafs, already has with cu...

The Carolina Hurricanes had a busy first day of free agency, signing two critical players, Dmitry Orlov, and Michael Bunting. Orlov is a veteran defenseman from the Washington Capitals who brings experience and skill to the Hurricanes. At the same time, Bunting, from the Toronto Maple Leafs, is a physical forward who can add some toughness to the lineup. Paul Ihander & Graham Hill discuss the...

During the Daily Checkdown, Chris Lea & Dennis Cox discuss USA Baseball vs. Chinese Taipei in the International Friendship Series which takes place at Durham Bulls Athletic Park this weekend, the latest on conference realignment regarding FBS conferences, ESPN laying off on-air talent, and the start of NBA free agency.  Also, Midnight marks the start of NHL free agency, where players are...

In honor of the holiday weekend, Chris Lea & Dennis Cox during a four-of-a-kind discuss what you need for a holiday weekend. They also run through the latest sports headlines with Hit It & Quit It including the ESPN layoffs, NHL free agency, peek viewership for the 2023 NHL Draft, top NBA free agents, including Harrison Barnes agreeing to a three-year extension with the Kings, and more. Al...

Torry Holt and his younger brother Terance began the Holt Brothers Foundation 23 years ago to supper young children who have a parent or guardian with cancer. Since 2018 they've offered a scholarship program for KidsCAN! Many of their programs are funded by sponsors and partners who take part in the Foundation's fundraising events. Torry joined Dennis Cox to discuss their foundation's success alon...

Midnight marks the start of NHL free agency, where players are free to sign with any team. Regarding the Carolina Hurricanes, Jesper Fast will be returning, and they've extended a qualifying offer to defenseman Dylan Coghlan. We've yet to hear anything regarding the goaltenders. Chris Lea & Dennis Cox discuss the free agency period and what else they expect the Hurricanes to do during the week...

During the Daily Checkdown, Chris Lea & Dennis Cox discuss breaking news in the NBA such as James Harden picking up his $35.6 million player option, the Hornets extending qualifying offers to Miles Bridges and P.J. Washington, the NFL firing and suspending players for sports gambling, the potential for a college basketball summer league, and the NCAA Council recommending a shorter transfer por...

In honor of the iPhone coming out sixteen years ago, Chris Lea & Dennis Cox during a four-of-a-kind discuss what they can do now with iPhones now that we couldn't do before. They also run through the latest sports headlines with Hit It & Quit It including the Triangle being ready for Major League Baseball, the potential for a summer college basketball league, Jai Lucas being named as Duke...

The Triangle population is already in line with current MLB markets and is growing fast. What if we told you that in 15 years, the Triangle would bypass every small-market MLB metro in population? Ryse Foose, MLB Raleigh, joined Chris Lea & Dennis Cox to discuss the possibility of a Major League Baseball team coming to the area. Also, in honor of the NHL Draft taking place last night, Chris Le...

With the 30th pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, the Carolina Hurricanes selected left wing, Bradly Nadeau. Nadeau, who's only 18, registered 113 points (45g, 68a) in 54 games with the Penticton Vees of the British Columbia Hockey League in the 2022-23 season. Chris Lea & Dennis Cox react to the pick and the draft overall. Also, we discuss Bradley Nadeau as a player and how he'll need to develop thro...

During the Daily Checkdown, Chris Lea & Dennis Cox discuss the new pairing of Chris Paul and Steph Curry, a handful of NFL players expecting to receive a season-long suspension for gambling violations, Shohei Ohtani's outstanding performance this MLB season, and the ACC and SEC Challenge being set.  Also, tonight is the 2023 NHL Draft which is taking place at Bridgestone Arena in Nashvill...

In honor of the 2023 NHL Draft tonight, Chris Lea & Dennis Cox during a four-of-a-kind discuss what they'd like to see the Carolina Hurricanes do this offseason. They also run through the latest sports headlines with Hit It & Quit It including the Men's & Women's ACC/SEC Challenge, Notre Dame wanting to triple its media rights fees, Steph Curry excited to play with Chris Paul, a pair o...

The Carolina Hurricanes hold the 30th pick in the 2023 NHL Draft tonight. Walt Ruff, Hurricanes.com, joined Chris Lea & Dennis Cox to discuss what kind of target player the organization is looking to acquire and what to expect in regard to Sebastian Aho's new contract. The Hurricanes could also look to trade up in the draft, as they have a number of valuable assets that they could use to move...

Tonight is the 2023 NHL Draft which is taking place at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The top prospect in the draft is Connor Bedard, a highly skilled forward who plays for the Regina Pats of the WHL. Chris Lea & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' strategy in the draft as they hold the 30th pick in the first round. Also, Norte Dame is looking to triple its football media rights fees....