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DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 09:  Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates a basket with Luka ...
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That’s All, Folks – The Drive – 4/9

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave had a long, interesting day on Tuesday. Segment 2: Magic Johnson steps down. The Kings’ 2018-19 season comes to a close in Portland. The A’s finally get a win vs. the Orioles. Segment 3: Magic Johnson steps down as the Lakers’ president. Segment 4: The A’s snap a four-game losing streak. Hour 2 […]
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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - APRIL 08:  Kyle Guy #5 and The Virginia Cavaliers celebrate their teams 85...
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A Big Teddy Bear of Ls- The Drive – 4/9

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave, Kyle and Jay try to diagnose Kyle’s stomach pain. Segment 2: Virginia wins men’s basketball national championship. The A’s lose again, and so do the Giants. Segment 3: What the heck is wrong with the A’s? Segment 4: Johnny Manziel changed his name. Hour 2 Segment 1: The state of the Kings and questions […]
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - APRIL 07: Chris Davis #19 of the Baltimore Orioles swings at a pitch in the s...
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Break The Suck Record – The Drive – 4/8

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave, Kyle and Jay recap the potential fallout of the Kings’ loss to the Pelicans. Segment 2: The Kings fall to the Pelicans. The NCAA men’s basketball tournament championship is set. The A’s get swept by the Astros. Segment 3: Kings “highlights.” Segment 4: Chris Davis is not very good at hitting. Hour 2 […]
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BLOOMINGTON, MN - FEBRUARY 01:  TV personality Stephen A. Smith attends SiriusXM at Super Bowl LII ...
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You’re Not As Talented As Me – The Drive – 4/5

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave, Kyle and Jay chat about the value of college. Segment 2: The Sacramento Kings top the Cleveland Cavaliers. The A’s take 3 of 4 from the Red Sox. The Milwaukee Bucks clinch the best record in the NBA. Segment 3: Explaining the latest developments in Sac Republic’s stadium, and what it means […]
5 years ago
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 03:  Nick Hundley #3 of the Oakland Athletics hits an infield single th...
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A Streak Concludes – The Drive – 4/4

Hour 1 Segment 1: Fire Wings is doing a hot wing challenge, and Dave never wants to do anything. Segment 2: Morning Brew! The A’s fall to the Red Sox, the Giants lose to the Dodgers, and the Kings host the Cavaliers. Segment 3: The AAF’s folding is a total disaster Segment 4: Robert Kraft is gross. Hour 2 […]
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Air Bud Is A Disney Movie – The Drive – 4/3

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave, Kyle and Jay discuss sports wagering and why they would never do it. Segment 2: Morning Brew! The Sacramento Kings get blown out by the Rockets. The A’s shut out the Red Sox again. Russell Westbrook drops a 20-20-20 game. Segment 3: Trying to find a Kings highlight from their loss. Segment […]
5 years ago
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Lightning Rod For Bad Takes – The Drive – 4/2

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave, Kyle and Jay chat about Kyle’s viral tweet and Dave’s decision to not post show highlights. Segment 2: Morning Brew! The A’s top the Red Sox in Oakland. John Calipari to get lifetime contract from Kentucky. The Kings host the Rockets. Segment 3: Highlights from the A’s win over the Red Sox […]
5 years ago
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Digit Al

The Week In Baseball: Opening Week

Baseball is back and get ready to feel old.
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OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 31: Khris Davis #2 of the Oakland Athletics hits a solo home run in the bottom ...
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My Dog Hated Danny Ainge – The Drive – 4/1

Hour 1 Segment 1: Cooking with The Drive: Homemade pizza edition. Segment 2: Morning Brew! The Sacramento Kings split the weekend. The NCAA men’s tournament Final Four is set. Khris Davis is scorching hot, A’s take three of four from the Angels. Segment 3: Highlights and a quick recap of the Sacramento Kings’ win over the Spurs. Segment […]
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Frankie Cartoscelli

Khris Davis Stays Hot As Oakland Takes Series From Angels

The Oakland Athletics shook off an 0-2 start to the season in a big way as they defeated the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday by a final of 2-1. With the win, Oakland secured a 3-1 series victory, improving to 3-3 on the season
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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 01: Vlade Divac (L) and Peja Stojakovic (R) talk to a crowd of fans ...
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A Rebuild Revelation – The Drive – 3/29

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave, Kyle and Jay chat about some of the jobs they had growing up. Segment 2: Morning Brew! The Sacramento Kings lose to the New Orleans Pelicans. The Oakland A’s drop the Los Angeles Angels, while the San Francisco Giants fall to the San Diego Padres. The NCAA men’s tournament moves […]
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MARCH 25: Oakland Athletics' shortstop Jurickson Profar #23 hits an RBI single ...
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Put Me In, Coach – The Drive – 3/28

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave and Kyle clear up their argument from Wednesday. Segment 2: Morning Brew! It’s MLB Opening Day, the Kings are in New Orleans to face the Pelicans, and Lauri Markkanen is shut down Segment 3: Jordan Bell was suspended for charging things to Mike Brown’s room in Memphis. The guys have questions. Segment […]
5 years ago
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Frankie Cartoscelli

A’s To Open Up Season (Again) On Thursday

Opening Day comes with many feelings and emotions for the teams of Major League Baseball. Hope, joy, optimism, and in the case of the Oakland Athletics, deja vu
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HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT - MARCH 21:  Ja Morant #12 of the Murray State Racers celebrates scoring at t...
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Ja And Order – The Drive – 3/22

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave and Kyle have some fun with their sound bites. Segment 2: Morning Brew! The Sacramento Kings knock off the Dallas Mavericks. March Madness gets underway (JA MORANT). The NFL proposes changes to instant replay. Segment 3: Highlights from the Kings’ win over the Mavericks, and a ridiculous claim from the Mavs’ broadcast […]
5 years ago
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Wax On, Wax Off – The Drive – 3/21

Hour 1: Carmichael Dave and Kyle follow up the A’s loss with a chat about Karate Kid, other movies, and their NCAA tournament bracket picks. Hour 2: Sam Amick joins the show to chat about the future of the Kings after this season, and Kings head coach Dave Joerger hops on to discuss his upcoming […]
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Spring Training Interview: Bob Melvin

Oakland Athletics' manager, Bob Melvin, took a moment from Spring Training to sit down with Carmichael Dave and Kyle Madson.
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Digit Al

Mike Fiers Named Opening Day Starter

It will be Fiers first time as the Opening Day starter in his career.
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CLEARWATER, FLORIDA - MARCH 03: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies works out at Spectrum ...
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Horses Need A Better Advocate – The Drive – 3/6

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave and Kyle have some fun with their show intro, and Kyle saw Captain Marvel. Segment 2: Morning Brew! The Sacramento Kings take on the Boston Celtics tonight. LeBron James may cut his minutes. The Celtics crush the Golden State Warriors. Segment 3: Was the Celtics’ win over the Warriors good or bad […]
5 years ago
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Frankie Cartoscelli

Five Reasons To Be Excited For The 2019 Oakland A’s

Fresh off of a 97-win season, their most since the 2002 "Moneyball" year, Oakland will aim to not only make the postseason, but advance and compete for much more than just a playoff berth.
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Digit Al

Report: A’s, Khris Davis In Contact Regarding Contract Extension

A few weeks after saying he’d like to stay with the Athletics for several more years, Khris Davis could be getting his wish. Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported early Saturday morning that the A’s and Davis’ reps have been in contact regarding a contract extension. The A’s and Khris Davis’ reps have been in […]
5 years ago
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Digit Al

Why The Harper Deal Is A Good One For the Phillies

Bryce Harper’s contract with the Philadelphia Phillies expires in 2032. By that time there will be three more presidential elections and five-year-olds now will be able to vote. The deal as it stands is worth $330 million over the 13 years with no opt-outs and a no-trade clause. The no-trade clause and lack of an […]
5 years ago
SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 29:  De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ...
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Don’t Be A Disagree Person – The Drive – 3/1

Hour 1 Segment 1: It’s been a long week, man. Segment 2: Morning Brew! Marvin Bagley sprained his knee. The Sacramento Kings face the Los Angeles Clippers. Bryce Harper signs with the Phillies. Segment 3: Projecting which games Marvin Bagley will miss with a knee sprain. Segment 4: Bryce Harper got paaaaaaaid. Hour 2 Segment 1: A quick preview of […]
5 years ago
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A’s OF Nick Martini Has Right Knee Sprain, Could Miss Opening Day

The injury bug bit the Oakland A’s early this season. Outfielder Nick Martini exited the team’s Spring Training game Tuesday with what was originally called a back injury. The ailment was revealed to be a right knee sprain that will sideline Martini for at least two weeks. Right knee sprain for Martini. He will be […]
5 years ago
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Two Losses In One- The Drive – 2/28

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave and Kyle open the show with a quick Kingsaholics Anonymous following a tough loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Segment 2: Morning Brew! The Sacramento Kings fall to the Bucks. Bryce Harper and the San Francisco Giants met again. The Los Angeles Clippers fell to the Utah Jazz, and the San Antonio […]
5 years ago